Drone Bubble Bursts, Wiping Out Startups and Hammering VC Firms

Re:Drone Bubble Bursts, Wiping Out Startups and Hammering VC... by libria on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @08:40PM (#20882839)

Let me rephrase: why would companies consider battery life a limit when liquid fuel is a viable way forward for range, time-aloft or size?

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Re:Drone Bubble Bursts, Wiping Out Startups and Hammering VC... by s1artibartfast on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @10:23PM (#20883341)

Repeating my post above:

Given the line of sight limitation for drones, gas power does not add much value. Batteries are usually sufficient to map/photograph the area within range of the operator. Given this legal limitation, it is often more economical to hire a small plane like a Cessna with an avionics package and a 400 mi range.

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Re:Drone Bubble Bursts, Wiping Out Startups and Hammering VC... by guelo on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @08:50PM (#20882882)

Nobody wants to risk the liability and noise of a flying lawnmower.

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Re:Drone Bubble Bursts, Wiping Out Startups and Hammering VC... by buran on Thursday September 05, 2019 @07:22AM (#20885602)

And then use it for what?

They exist, but they are expensive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS0Hr2lw604

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