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Eugene Potapov commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Eagles vs Drones (spoiler: Eagles win)
"Unfortunately no observations on hunting per se. However most time the eagles are sitting on trees and looking at water. Tons of photos of that. If the eagles have never seen the drone before and the drone is buzzing too close, they might move from…"
Oct 29, 2017
Eugene Potapov commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Eagles vs Drones (spoiler: Eagles win)
"We fly with the eagles on regular basis.

details: http://docs.sibecocenter.ru/programs/raptors/RC27/RC27_253-260_Pota...

If you know what are you doing, the birds ignore the drone."
Oct 26, 2017
Eugene Potapov commented on Tarik Agcayazi's blog post Project log: Autonomously returning a glider from the stratosphere!
Oct 22, 2017
Eugene Potapov commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Drone Pilots Are Buying Russian Software to Hack Their Way Past DJI's No Fly Zones
"The picture in this post in misleading. Originally it was used to demonstrate that a smartphone's GPS in the center of Moscow shows coordinates of either Vnukovo (VKO) or Domodedovo (DME) airpoirts (but class). Original is here…"
Aug 27, 2017
Eugene Potapov commented on Patrick Duffy's blog post Thermal Imaging for your Drone on a Budget
"What type of Raspbery Pi will work: A, B, B+, Zero ? Composite out possible?"
May 11, 2017
Eugene Potapov commented on Gary McCray's blog post Really, really stupid idea of the month, maybe the whole year!- - Drone attack Eagles!
"Here is their official video.


I have to say, that the eagle species shown are not the species usually used for falconry."
Feb 1, 2016
Eugene Potapov commented on Eugene Potapov's blog post Best drone photos of 2015
"He is very very BRAVE! No title 333 exemption (search for Jeff Gritchen http://www.suasnews.com/faa-drone-333-exemption-holders/), night flying, crowded sport fields.....
However the images are great. Thanks for sharing."
Dec 30, 2015
Eugene Potapov commented on Badman Teddy Edward's photo
"What has happened? Was it the falcon attack or an accident?"
Dec 28, 2015
Eugene Potapov posted a blog post
The BBC has posted the best drone photos of 2015. Interestingly enough not a single entry from the USA. Perhaps the drone users were busy filing for FAA registration.
Dec 28, 2015
Eugene Potapov commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Drones banned on Arctic and Antarctic cruises
"Check out what they miss:"
May 17, 2015
Eugene Potapov commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Drones banned on Arctic and Antarctic cruises
"IAATO has never cleaned up after their infamous disaster with SS Exlorer. The lost ship was worth zillions of UAVs."
May 11, 2015
Eugene Potapov commented on Greg Crutsinger's blog post "Stunning" drone shots of lava in Hawaiian national parks
"While the rangers were busy harassing visitors in front of their kids, a woman dies in water  http://news.yahoo.com/fatal-shark-attack-reported-off-coast-hawaiia..."
Apr 30, 2015
Eugene Potapov commented on Eugene Potapov's blog post FAA claims the moon.
"Since when? Did I miss something?"
Feb 13, 2015
Eugene Potapov commented on Eugene Potapov's blog post FAA claims the moon.
"It is already regulates.The picture shows a multiple violation of the FAA controlled airspace: no transponder; paid for being in the air, in the prohibited airspace (stadium), remotely controlled (by trainers and sponsors, and, perhaps, by its own…"
Feb 10, 2015
Eugene Potapov commented on Eugene Potapov's blog post FAA claims the moon.
"Not denied, but you need a license, COA, and, naturally, a company of a licensed pilot. After all someone has to protect the Moon's busy airspace."
Feb 9, 2015
Eugene Potapov commented on Eugene Potapov's blog post FAA claims the moon.
"NOT a April, 1 joke!
Exert from the document from http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegati...
"The Commercial Space Act (Title 49, Subtitle IX, Chapter 701) placed the FAA in the role of regulation of civil activity in…"
Feb 9, 2015
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