RC fighter model UAV build in Jet engine 360+mph [video]

Re:RC fighter model UAV build in Jet engine 360+mph [video] by kordless on Sunday October 26, 2014 @12:51PM (#8511513)

Replying at the top here given the conversation down below. Having done RC for many years, been licensed to do it, and having friends that flew helicopters AND jets with a very similar jet turbine in them, I can say with 99.9% confidence that this video was taken at an RC flying field. If this assumption is correct, this has several other assumptions tied to it: a) they are suppose to be there, b) the field is permitted for these types of flights, c) they are certified for these types of flights.

Also, the shot at 4:08 appears to show the runway. The shot at the end where it's landing clearly shows a boundary between longer grass and shorter grass meant for belly landings. We had all of these things at our flying field.

Given the equipment setup, launcher, gauges, fire extinguisher, etc., I'm going with the probability we're dealing with a couple of pros who are capable of conducting this flight in a safe manner at a designated location. You jumping in here making guesses about intent and outcome is a bit shortsighted, and the FUD you are hypothesizing with is simply there to elevate interest in your comment.

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Re:RC fighter model UAV build in Jet engine 360+mph [video] by ajross on Tuesday October 28, 2014 @01:51AM (#8519708)

Sounds like a great reply. Clearly my worry was misinformed. Thanks; for the first two paragraphs anyway.

Y'know, there was a time on HN where making a supposition like that would be met with... an assumption that it was delivered out of genuine concern and not an attempt at "FUD" to "elevate interest" in the comment. Fuck you, basically.

This whole thread makes me sad. Your post is the most informative and valuable, and it's still just ad hominem flaming nonsense.

This site used to be better.

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Re:RC fighter model UAV build in Jet engine 360+mph [video] by kordless on Saturday November 01, 2014 @11:22AM (#8543349)

I hear you were worried about the setup and safety and I think that's worth considering when you observe things that are new and unfamiliar. I run into it all the time myself: Ebola for example. However, I do think we, as humans, use FUD to project our concerns onto others so they will share the feelings we have. It's an often times necessary habit we must practice in person that doesn't translate well to the Internet. An ad hominem argument is one that attacks a person (or thing) based on a casual connection (or sometimes no connecton/strawman). In a way, make up a story based on the fears is ad hominem because it is only loosely related to the subject matter.

I'm sorry this mad you sad. That was not my intent.

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