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Ian:
For anyone who likes models and flying, this is for you:

R/C SR-71 JET

Merddin Emrys:
Brilliant!  $good$

SteveH:
Drones flown in London and Liverpool despite CAA laws

I have seen these drones before, and thought they were a bit of harmless fun, but after reading the article, the question of safety is obvious, but in this day and age of "security" I do not like the idea of a drone or model plane being able to roam freely, but how do the authorities control this issue.?

"Drones which could seriously injure or kill are being flown over cities and towns across England, despite laws designed to protect the public.
Dozens of YouTube clips show the aircraft, which can be bought for £300, over populated areas including London, Liverpool and Nottingham.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) prohibits the flying of drones over or within 150m of built-up areas.
But there have been calls for it to do more to raise awareness of the law.

Videos uploaded to YouTube show the remote-controlled aircraft, which have become cheaper in recent years, being flown above bustling areas of London, Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium and towns including Margate and Broadstairs in Kent."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29687769

Yorkie:
Llandudno missing out again by the looks of it.  We must set up a "We want a Llandudno Drone Committee"!

 WWW

Video has disappeared by the look of it.   Maybe flew into a black hole.

Of course, video cameras slung on RC model helicopters have been around for ages.

 ZXZ

Michael:
   Yes, but the price to buy one has dropped to earth faster that a drone out of control. About seven years ago they were around £9000 or so. Now you can get them, probably far better technically for £800.

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