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There was an article on the front page of The Seattle Times this morning about the gateley Apr 2012 #1
this whole world has been debased since bush/cheney. I'm glad I'm old. roguevalley Apr 2012 #28
And conversely... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #32
we are living in the free world and onethatcares Apr 2012 #48
You know that remote control planes have been around for 50+ years right? There are clubs stevenleser Apr 2012 #81
I hear you. my babies too. roguevalley Apr 2012 #121
I know -- I think that a lot. I don't want to live long enough to see Soylent Green gateley Apr 2012 #67
Black helicopters! TomClash Apr 2012 #2
As you point out, there's no OTHER reason to paint them black saras Apr 2012 #15
+1 Scuba Apr 2012 #72
"What I want to know is WHY dozens Of Universities need Drones!!!??? kpete" panopeagenerosa Apr 2012 #3
Or busting protestors... EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #22
Universities will be busting what part of protesters? nt stevenleser Apr 2012 #80
"Busting frat parties" DUzy!!! Odin2005 Apr 2012 #58
POT SMOKER IN DORM ROOM 28B! Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #87
Not to mention voyeurism of Univ. Security staff 99th_Monkey Apr 2012 #109
Engineering schools might want to design, build and test them as part of an engineering program. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #4
Yes. But those in the Inner Party get to switch them off.... Junkdrawer Apr 2012 #5
The University of North Dakota has a whole department The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #6
Aren't there missile silos by there as well as a lot of military? glinda Apr 2012 #10
The missile silos are gone now - they closed them The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #11
Those are great goals, but at what cost? dotymed Apr 2012 #115
But the feds won't allow TacoCopter targetpractice Apr 2012 #7
Too much chance for domestic terrorism, I guess. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2012 #38
LIVE tacos?? Oh, the humanity! Beartracks Apr 2012 #112
Public money to pay for drones? Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #8
They don't know what else to do with military equipment they midnight Apr 2012 #9
Big Brother is watching you lovuian Apr 2012 #12
I will give you two uses you have not thought off nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #13
I am wondering whether they could be used for crop dusting. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #17
Yes nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #34
Seems like a handy tool to have... and-justice-for-all Apr 2012 #14
''He who gives up freedom for safety deserves neither.'' - Benjamin Franklin :-/ n/t DeSwiss Apr 2012 #21
It has nothing to do with hating cops. blackspade Apr 2012 #25
While I can see UAVs in rescue, disaster Et al nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #35
I don't hate cops. I hate the fact that our main law enforcement priority Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #88
Holy shit! That thing looks like a spider. caseymoz Apr 2012 #16
Small paper kites act like barrage balloons. Helium balloons on long strings look cool too. alfredo Apr 2012 #18
We need some kentauros Apr 2012 #44
Helium balloons with fishing line would make the drones stand off or risk tangling. alfredo Apr 2012 #64
The arrow would fall to ground with the potential of hurting someone. alfredo Apr 2012 #65
Unless it was a suction cup arrow! n/t n2doc Apr 2012 #98
They lack range, and a bow and arrow looks like a weapon to the cops, kites, balloons, and frisbees, alfredo Apr 2012 #116
"More colleges offering courses in ‘hot’ drone field as students drawn to sky’s-the-limit salaries" PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #19
K&R DeSwiss Apr 2012 #20
+1 Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #51
Woah! tavalon Apr 2012 #23
Ha ha ha!!! Great minds think alike..... Pachamama Apr 2012 #39
+1 Richard D Apr 2012 #52
Pull!! guitar man Apr 2012 #71
Time for trebuchets! LiberalEsto Apr 2012 #75
I wonder how effective a Dove load would be on them? OffWithTheirHeads Apr 2012 #24
I'm wondering if they could be rendered Ilsa Apr 2012 #26
How about kentauros Apr 2012 #45
That black central top piece reminds me of the helmets on Ilsa Apr 2012 #27
can't people with guns just shoot them down? Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #29
Almost no city allows guns to be discharged outside. former9thward Apr 2012 #61
You know what those things would be really good for? Deep13 Apr 2012 #30
If we see one, . . . aggiesal Apr 2012 #31
It depends FrodosPet Apr 2012 #102
What about PIZZA DELIVERY DRONES? Speck Tater Apr 2012 #33
controversy marshall gaines Apr 2012 #36
OOOO Skary Droanes! Everybodys panick! intaglio Apr 2012 #37
ROFLMFAO... SomethingFishy Apr 2012 #55
Well, at least I am not regurgitating silly conspiracy theories intaglio Apr 2012 #73
Who is the sucker? Remote control planes have been around for over 50 years stevenleser Apr 2012 #90
"infrared scouting for intruders and lost children" .... translation: Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #69
That is already done, because the infrared signature of hemp is very specific intaglio Apr 2012 #74
My point is, that's what our tax dollars are doing when they buy these high tech toys. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #82
It is not nonsense. intaglio Apr 2012 #117
I think the technology COULD be put to many of those, very good uses. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #119
Fair comment intaglio Apr 2012 #120
Are we all going to need to carry personal laser counter measures? JCMach1 Apr 2012 #40
No, just a Super Soaker filled with kentauros Apr 2012 #47
Have you had to up until now? Remote control planes have been around for 50+ years. stevenleser Apr 2012 #91
Who knew? Rob Halford (of Judas Priest) was a prophet JCMach1 Apr 2012 #41
Man it's been a few years since I heard that! raouldukelives Apr 2012 #54
Hah, I was just playing that song in Rock Band yesterday. Jester Messiah Apr 2012 #108
Just lookup Quadrocopter and watch them in action. -- order them now online unc70 Apr 2012 #42
10 days upi402 Apr 2012 #43
Paging Janet Reno... slackmaster Apr 2012 #46
Skynet. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #49
This was inevitable lunatica Apr 2012 #50
LAPD is always buzzing LA, shining its lights on us Liberal_in_LA Apr 2012 #53
How is that not terrorism? EFerrari Apr 2012 #56
So do these clubs need to be made illegal and shut down? stevenleser Apr 2012 #93
Flame me, but I see no problem with this. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #57
The problem is... BiggJawn Apr 2012 #59
I'm against multi million dollar drones being used to stop cancer patients from curbing nausea w/pot Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #86
The same can be said for ANY technology. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #92
Yes. I want to destroy all technology. Perhaps you're heard of me, my name is Ned Ludd. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #94
I AM FOR LEGALIZING POT, OK??? Odin2005 Apr 2012 #96
I'm not arguing with you. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #100
why is it cities and states have no money to pay people Johonny Apr 2012 #60
Well....at least we don't have to worry about anarchy any more.... Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2012 #62
A line from Orwell's 1984 ThoughtCriminal Apr 2012 #63
The camera doesn't need to be operational to be effective. Look at the aim of torture. alfredo Apr 2012 #66
"don't indicate how the aircraft will be used" ... Here's betting It'll have something to do with Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #68
Of course no indication about how the aircraft will be used intaglio Apr 2012 #76
How about we fucking LEGALIZE, REGULATE, and TAX it Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #83
*BOOM* "Honest, I thought it was a duck!" MadHound Apr 2012 #70
Damn... The Empire Is Really Humming Along... Soon... WillyT Apr 2012 #77
Hm, and any permits to news organizations to use them for reporting? Hm? HMM? nilram Apr 2012 #78
Hmmmm... Canuckistanian Apr 2012 #79
Ruger 10/22 westerebus Apr 2012 #103
Remote control planes have been around for over 50+ years and you have been able to mount cameras stevenleser Apr 2012 #84
Paranoid thoughts of being watched are a sign of schizotypal tendencies. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #95
The Fun thing is Pharaoh Apr 2012 #85
And in the 50+ years since Remote Control Aircraft have been around, it has happened, I'm sure nt stevenleser Apr 2012 #89
Yes, because shooting down a university's reaseach drone is so Progressive! Odin2005 Apr 2012 #97
We need some equivalent of a "TV off" remote for these things n2doc Apr 2012 #99
Those damned things better have propeller guards. sofa king Apr 2012 #101
I wonder if we'll see an increase Ilsa Apr 2012 #104
Any old gun would do 99th_Monkey Apr 2012 #107
I recommend a shotgun, for versatility. Jester Messiah Apr 2012 #110
+1 99th_Monkey Apr 2012 #113
The VN war protests and the recent 420 effort comes to my mind stupidicus Apr 2012 #105
How long until someone figures a way to hack 'em? Jester Messiah Apr 2012 #111
lol stupidicus Apr 2012 #114
Hacking is one possibility. You have to hack the operator. You can, however, jam the drone itself. Selatius Apr 2012 #118
"THEY" won't be happy, until we all hide in our caves, doors bolted, shades drawn ... 99th_Monkey Apr 2012 #106
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