Ever Check into Drone Flying?

[mikea]

"In a few years FedEx and UPS will use "drones" for package delivery."

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/w...ive---missy-cummings-extended-interview-pt--1

I say it's only a matter of time until UAVs have the right of way over any piloted aircraft.

 

[N801BH]

"......I say it's only a matter of time until UAVs have the right of way over any piloted aircraft.

The scary part is.... you are probably right..

 

[N801BH]

On PBS /Nova last night was an outstanding show on Drones...

I just watched it again off the net using this link,,,,
get a beverage , some popcorn and enjoy the show..


http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/military/rise-of-the-drones.html

 

[bqmassey]

On PBS /Nova last night was an outstanding show on Drones...

I just watched it again off the net using this link,,,,
get a beverage , some popcorn and enjoy the show..


http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/military/rise-of-the-drones.html

Awesome! We talked about this documentary in class before it came on. I was disappointed that I wasn't going to be able to watch it (I don't watch much TV, don't even have mine hooked up).

I will definitely be checking this out tonight.

 

[bqmassey]

"In a few years FedEx and UPS will use "drones" for package delivery."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lqMRHwGsRA

Quick video of automated, airborne delivery.

 

[denverpilot]

A young guy at the airport was telling me about the qualifications and opportunities for flying drones.

I did some research and it appears that the hours and quals vary, but the main requirement is an IR, usually along with 250 to 350 hours minimum. Some of them require a commercial.

Anyone know anything about this career?

I have a contact I can put you in touch with if you want. Flies drones for the U.S. Border Patrol Service.

 

[tlglenn]

My brother-in-law used to fly Apaches as an Army Warrant Officer. He's now a civilian teaching people how to fly drones.

 

[timfountain]

It's all academic unless you are ready to enlist, at least for a while:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-...steps-including-freezing-civilian-hiring.html

"The Pentagon has authorized its senior managers to freeze civilian hiring, curtail travel and training, dismiss temporary workers, review contracts and cancel some weapons maintenance because of budget uncertainty."

 

[bqmassey]

It's all academic unless you are ready to enlist, at least for a while:

Not true.

Maybe they're freezing the hiring of DoD civilians (government employees), but defense contractors still have jobs to do and still hire/fire as they need.

 

[FlyingJ]

Not true.

Maybe they're freezing the hiring of DoD civilians (government employees), but defense contractors still have jobs to do and still hire/fire as they need.

Exactly. DoD Civilian hiring freeze. Contractors will continue to function. Many or most army UAV instructors are contractors, pilots/operators are military.