Submitted by oodja t3_zxkqdu in philadelphia
There are a couple of helicopters hovering over the Bryn Mawr area right now (3:55pm Wednesday)- one of them is the Fox 29 news copter. Anyone know what's up?
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Brahette t1_j20u983 wrote
The other one was CBS3 (as usual) - hovering near the hospital but they both just left. No idea what for
oodja OP t1_j20wtm7 wrote
Someone on Twitter said it was a fire on Landover Road- https://twitter.com/ewindisch/status/1608208275522342912?t=2ARvP4b6yV86qKhDZ5Guhg&s=19
SirLaxer t1_j213fx3 wrote
From the management at my place directly across from the fire
DippyMagee555 t1_j213xm9 wrote
Which begs the question - is it necessary to fly a fucking helicopter rather than a drone to get such footage?
gnartato t1_j216m7e wrote
I know there's the in-sight rule. But how expensive is it to have a network of drone operators in cars on shift 24/7 in the metro area compared to literal jet fuel, a helicopter, and maintenance?
I think once one channel is bold enough the rest will never look back.
DippyMagee555 t1_j21a1pf wrote
I'm no drone enthusiast and that may show through here, but I don't get why there isn't an exception for major media outlets and just hold them responsible for any damages caused by a drone.
It's not like the average drone user has a helicopter in their back yard as an alternative. The rules shouldn't be the same because the noise/pollution of a helicopter is something that should be disincentivized. If a news organization can afford a helicopter, they can afford the insurance necessary to cover damages caused by their drones.
gnartato t1_j21aevy wrote
We're probably less than 10 years from all drones having software or avoid collisions with the ground, existing buildings, or other drone participating in whatever system they develop for this. A real time network of existing things in the air basically.
Garwoodwould t1_j21jpbe wrote
Do you have power? Some parts of Bryn Mawr are dark (7pm)
Trafficsigntruther t1_j21o22b wrote
We’re negative years away from this. Google drone obstacle avoidance.
hereagain1011 t1_j21pr4w wrote
Is this a domestic terrorist attack like the other attacks on power stations?
SirLaxer t1_j21qkw4 wrote
I do have power, though the road was still blocked last time I checked. We’re on the opposite side of the street so our grid may be intact
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thearctican t1_j21z33l wrote
Yes. There were helicopters flying in that area.
oodja OP t1_j23ynvc wrote
Heh. I checked my inbox and got the same email. Looks like we're neighbors!
gnartato t1_j2b7h9r wrote
We have a network that all drones tap into that give real time on where they are fast enough for collision avoidance?
I think you're referring to standalone collision avoidance....
Trafficsigntruther t1_j2bcr8q wrote
> I think you're referring to standalone collision avoidance...
Which is more effective than the system you are describing…
gnartato t1_j2bgn8y wrote
If we ever want drones en mass optical/ir/radar systems will not going to be effective enough.
Either you need predefined routes or you need to know what will be in your path.
SRTSB918 t1_j20tytv wrote
Fire at a PECO station there, according to https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/