The is a very interesting project and a great example of using technology developed for the military for civilian purposes. I can't wait to see the first drone flying overhead.

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-chosen-as-test-site-for-drones/article/3688386

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Keep your curtains closed.

some students and 1000 bucks ..and you can hack said drones http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-06/researchers-hack-government-drone-1000-parts

Opened the thread thinking it might be about the legislature now that primary season is over. Oh well.

If anyone spied on me they'd just get bored.

The is a very interesting project and a great example of using technology developed for the military for civilian purposes. I can't wait to see the first drone flying overhead.

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-chosen-as-test-site-for-drones/article/3688386

If used for disasters/search and rescue, I'd rather not see one!

This is a great win for Oklahoma. The current federal administration has the goal to designate six areas for drone use / experimentation / development. If I read this right, either Oklahoma has won one of the spots (but why did the article mention seven?) or has taken one step closer to winning one of the six spots. Further diversification of Oklahoma's economy down this high-tech road will help this state.

Unfortunately I don't have a link handy, but I believe I also read about a year ago that a UAV corridor was being proposed in the Stillwater area. Although that one was much more academic-focused.

some students and 1000 bucks ..and you can hack said drones http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-06/researchers-hack-government-drone-1000-parts

That's good news for terrorists.

Ugh.

Sorry - if I saw someone shoot it down I would whisper a quiet thank you.

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Excellent. Kinda surprised its taken so long to put these into practical non-military use.

An update.

http://newsok.com/state-prepares-to-apply-for-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-test-site/article/3688925?custom_click=pod_headline_financial-news

I hope drones are technologically advanced so as not to fly out of control and crash into a home, car, or whatever. The bigger they are the more damage they could cause.

I'm not worried. I have drone insurance. LOL

This seems to be a sensible approach to me.

Close calls with drones spur federal registration of owners | NewsOK.com (http://m.newsok.com/close-calls-with-drones-spur-federal-registration-of-owners/article/feed/906761)

This seems to be a sensible approach to me.

Close calls with drones spur federal registration of owners | NewsOK.com (http://m.newsok.com/close-calls-with-drones-spur-federal-registration-of-owners/article/feed/906761)

What I didn't read is at what point the registration is to take place... Are sellers required to register the drone at point of purchase? Will software be used to prevent drones from taking off unless registered? Is the buyer simply going to be trusted to register the drone?

I don't have a problem with registration. I just think things that look good on paper need to also be realistic.