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2015-08-17 Thread George Skorup
433 ISM? On 8/17/2015 12:55 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: I would have thought VHF frequencies for the control. *From:* Adam Moffett mailto:dmmoff...@gmail.com *Sent:* Monday, August 17, 2015 11:55 AM *To:* af@afmug.com mailto:af@afmug.com *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is

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2015-08-17 Thread Mike Hammett
I can only assume it is. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com Midwest Internet Exchange http://www.midwest-ix.com - Original Message - From: Mathew Howard mhoward...@gmail.com To: af af@afmug.com Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 1:04:44

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2015-08-17 Thread Mathew Howard
I'm assuming it is, but if they're flying low over my property without permission, it's pretty much trespassing, isn't it? On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 4:38 PM, Mike Hammett af...@ics-il.net wrote: I can only assume it is. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Depends on how low. And do you own the “air rights” over your property? From: Mathew Howard Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 3:42 PM To: af Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... I'm assuming it is, but if they're flying low over my property without permission, it's pretty

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2015-08-17 Thread Mike Hammett
What rules apply to traditional RC planes, real planes? - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com Midwest Internet Exchange http://www.midwest-ix.com - Original Message - From: Mathew Howard mhoward...@gmail.com To: af af@afmug.com Sent:

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Real planes have to maintain a 500 foot separation from vehicles, buildings and people unless taking off or landing. From: Mike Hammett Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 3:45 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... What rules apply to traditional RC

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2015-08-17 Thread Mathew Howard
The laws appear to vary by state, but it looks like you generally would need permission to fly these things over private property, since they have to be below 500' - but I base this all on 5 minutes spent on Google, so I'm likely as not wrong. On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 4:47 PM, Chuck McCown

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2015-08-17 Thread Steve D
That's the most likely scenario. Any enthusiast knows damn well to keep away. The problem is that they've come down in price and become so easy to use, that your average ignorant joe blow can fly around with one without thinking about it. I agree that following the thing home and having a chat

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2015-08-17 Thread Seth Mattinen
On 8/17/15 11:07, Chuck McCown wrote: Crossbow or long bow arrow pulling fishing line could mess them up. Release some barrage balloons. ~Seth

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2015-08-17 Thread Jeff Broadwick - Lists
The laws haven't caught up to the reality of the situation yet. I heard of a man being arrested for shooting one down when he thought they were spying on his daughters in their pool. Jeff Broadwick ConVergence Technologies, Inc. 312-205-2519 Office 574-220-7826 Cell

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2015-08-17 Thread Jaime Solorza
Excellent idea On Aug 17, 2015 7:48 PM, Seth Mattinen se...@rollernet.us wrote: On 8/17/15 11:07, Chuck McCown wrote: Crossbow or long bow arrow pulling fishing line could mess them up. Release some barrage balloons. ~Seth

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2015-08-17 Thread Jaime Solorza
Many ranchers and farmers around here would just as much shoot them down if they are on their property. On Aug 17, 2015 3:59 PM, Mathew Howard mhoward...@gmail.com wrote: The laws appear to vary by state, but it looks like you generally would need permission to fly these things over private

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2015-08-17 Thread Jaime Solorza
I don't own guns but do have a bow.I would like to take one down with an old fashion sling. Two weights and leather strap just for hell of it. On Aug 17, 2015 4:37 PM, Jeff Broadwick - Lists jeffl...@att.net wrote: The laws haven't caught up to the reality of the situation yet. I heard

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2015-08-17 Thread Daniel White
That is funny. I just learned about those a week ago. Then you will have drones that use http://www.bbrclub.org/Balloon%20Cable%20Cutting%20Device%20for%20Aircraft.htm Thank you, Daniel White afmu...@gmail.com Cell: +1 (303) 746-3590 Skype: danieldwhite Social: LinkedIn: Twitter

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2015-08-17 Thread Christopher Tyler
Scariest words ever spoken or heard... Hi, I'm from the Govt and I'm here to help. -- Christopher Tyler MTCRE/MTCNA/MTCTCE/MTCWE Total Highspeed Internet Services 417.851.1107 - Original Message - From: David dmilho...@wletc.com To: af@afmug.com Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 8:13:54

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2015-08-17 Thread Ken Hohhof
Surprising people would mess with firefighters. I remember seeing a VW beetle someone parked in front of a fire hydrant, and there was a house fire. The firefighters bashed out windows on both sides and ran a firehose through his car. No doubt they could have picked it up and moved it, or

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2015-08-17 Thread Nate Burke
If a Drone Jammer is readily available, why doesn't the fire department have one? Or borrow one from the nearest SWAT team. Isn't that like the first thing they do at a potential bomb site, is setup a jammer to prevent remote detonation? Or have I just been watching too many police shows.

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2015-08-17 Thread Adam Moffett
You can get 2.4 or 5.8probably others. It's common to use both bands, with one for control and one for video feed. On 8/17/2015 1:53 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: OK, but specifically. *From:* Adam Moffett mailto:dmmoff...@gmail.com *Sent:* Monday, August 17, 2015 11:49 AM *To:* af@afmug.com

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2015-08-17 Thread Mathew Howard
I think 2.4ghz is the most common for any sort of RC aircraft these days... I'm not really sure why, but apparently that's what they prefer. On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 12:55 PM, Chuck McCown ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: I would have thought VHF frequencies for the control. *From:* Adam Moffett

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Crossbow or long bow arrow pulling fishing line could mess them up. From: Mathew Howard Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 12:04 PM To: af Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... I wonder if it's illegal to shoot them down if they're flying on your property... On Mon, Aug

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2015-08-17 Thread Ryan Ray
They had that problem at another wildfire in bc near Kamloops. Drone flying and brought down all the fire fighting equipment in the area. Really annoying at drone pilots sometimes. Sent while mobile On Aug 17, 2015, at 9:56 AM, Steve D bigd...@gmail.com wrote: The particular fires are

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2015-08-17 Thread Jay Weekley
Are those legal? Jaime Solorza wrote: Friend of mine in the valley ordered a drone jammer. Says teenagers from nearby farm flying it over his families pool.Going to try to make it drop on his property or Rio Grande. Told him to call me when he gets it. Lots of idiots with drones out

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
OK, but specifically. From: Adam Moffett Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:49 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... Part15 On 8/17/2015 1:49 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: I wonder what frequencies they use for the flight controls? From: Jaime

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2015-08-17 Thread Steve D
The particular fires are in southern BC along the US/Canada border from Osoyoos over to Rock Creek/Kettle Valley area. We've got a temporary service in place relayed from a neighboring WISP now. It's not a lot, but it's something. Another community north of there is completely in the dark due

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2015-08-17 Thread Jaime Solorza
Friend of mine in the valley ordered a drone jammer. Says teenagers from nearby farm flying it over his families pool.Going to try to make it drop on his property or Rio Grande. Told him to call me when he gets it. Lots of idiots with drones out there On Aug 17, 2015 10:57 AM, Steve D

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2015-08-17 Thread Ken Hohhof
http://www.thenetgunstore.com/2014/11/20/net-guns-for-drone-defense/ From: Cameron Crum Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 12:22 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... Maybe a microwave magnetron attached to a waveguide or directional antenna. On Mon, Aug

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2015-08-17 Thread Christopher Tyler
Max range is about 45ft, effective range is 15ft. What good is that against a drone? -- Christopher Tyler MTCRE/MTCNA/MTCTCE/MTCWE Total Highspeed Internet Services 417.851.1107 - Original Message - From: Ken Hohhof af...@kwisp.com To: af@afmug.com Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015

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2015-08-17 Thread Jaime Solorza
No. Not legal. He knows it. I want to see one in action from a scientific point of view. I know I have enough stuff in batcave to make one. Simple jammer is to connect several APs with 40 or 80Mhz channels and cause intentional loop back. Or video transmitter with larger antenna. I have

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
I would have thought VHF frequencies for the control. From: Adam Moffett Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:55 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... You can get 2.4 or 5.8probably others. It's common to use both bands, with one for control and one

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
I think there is much bigger fine for jamming those frequencies. From: Ken Hohhof Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:56 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... You would have to jam GPS as well, since most will fly home if they lose WiFi contact.

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2015-08-17 Thread Adam Moffett
Yeah, that would seem sensible, but all the cheap ones I looked at used either 2.4 or 5.8. On 8/17/2015 1:55 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: I would have thought VHF frequencies for the control. *From:* Adam Moffett mailto:dmmoff...@gmail.com *Sent:* Monday, August 17, 2015 11:55 AM *To:* af@afmug.com

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2015-08-17 Thread Adam Moffett
It's also a common feature for them to fly back to their launch position if they lose signal from the remote. So if you jam it, you might be able to follow it back to the operator. On 8/17/2015 1:55 PM, Adam Moffett wrote: You can get 2.4 or 5.8probably others. It's common to use both

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2015-08-17 Thread Mathew Howard
I wonder if it's illegal to shoot them down if they're flying on your property... On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 12:59 PM, Adam Moffett dmmoff...@gmail.com wrote: Right, but you WANT it to fly home so you can follow it. At 2.4ghz the operator can't be too far away and you want to find him so you can

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Bird shot. Or just a nice plinking target for a 22 rifle. This is assuming you are not in town. From: Adam Moffett Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:59 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... Right, but you WANT it to fly home so you can follow it.

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
Get video. From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:06 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... Friend of mine in the valley ordered a drone jammer. Says teenagers from nearby farm flying it over his families pool.Going to try to make it

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2015-08-17 Thread Ryan Ray
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/drone-operators-blast-irresponsible-and-selfish-flight-that-grounded-firefighters-1.3193540 On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 10:09 AM, Ken Hohhof af...@kwisp.com wrote: Surprising people would mess with firefighters. I remember seeing a VW beetle someone

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2015-08-17 Thread Cameron Crum
Maybe a microwave magnetron attached to a waveguide or directional antenna. On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Ryan Ray ryan...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/drone-operators-blast-irresponsible-and-selfish-flight-that-grounded-firefighters-1.3193540 On Mon,

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2015-08-17 Thread Chuck McCown
I wonder what frequencies they use for the flight controls? From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 11:46 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... No. Not legal. He knows it. I want to see one in action from a scientific point of view. I

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2015-08-17 Thread Ken Hohhof
You would have to jam GPS as well, since most will fly home if they lose WiFi contact. Unless you deauth the pilot’s WiFi and take control of the drone. From: Chuck McCown Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 12:53 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] What to do when the Internet is down... OK,

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2015-08-17 Thread Jon Paul Kelley
Kind of like the FAA motto: We're not happy until you're not happy. Popular one at the airport. Jon Paul Kelley CKS Wireless -Original Message- From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Tyler Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 9:34 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re:

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2015-08-17 Thread Ken Hohhof
It would be a shame if your toy copter got caught in the downdraft from the firefighters full size copter. Although in this video it looks like the drone was flying above the coast guard helicopter when it got sucked down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzyNtqiKIDw From: Jaime Solorza Sent:

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2015-08-17 Thread Jaime Solorza
I like the crossbow. More elegant and medieval... On Aug 17, 2015 12:08 PM, Chuck McCown ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: Crossbow or long bow arrow pulling fishing line could mess them up. *From:* Mathew Howard mhoward...@gmail.com *Sent:* Monday, August 17, 2015 12:04 PM *To:* af af@afmug.com

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2015-08-17 Thread Mike Hammett
No more legal than the Marriott jamming WiFi. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com Midwest Internet Exchange http://www.midwest-ix.com - Original Message - From: Jay Weekley par...@cyberbroadband.net To: af@afmug.com Sent: Monday,

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2015-08-17 Thread Mike Hammett
They're probably just filming the fire and have no idea they're interfering with the operations. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com Midwest Internet Exchange http://www.midwest-ix.com - Original Message - From: Ken Hohhof