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Male


Location

Gainesville, FL


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I am exploring the use of UAVs in the non-profit sector.


Hometown:

GAINESVILLE


Activity Feed

Sam Curcio commented on Rob Thompson's blog post Two men from Inwood arrested after they flew drone near George Washington Bridge, nearly hit NYPD helicopter.
"Attorney: "It only flies up to 300 ft."
Really? Who are you kidding?"
Jul 8, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Hexo+ Follow-Me copter launches on Kickstarter (another ArduCopter adopter!)
"Daniel, I was thinking the same thing as I was watching footage of a skater moving through a line of trees."
Jun 16, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Airdog: Yet another Follow-Me copter on Kickstarter!
"Yet another one: "HEXO+ is an intelligent drone that follows and films you autonomously." https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sqdr/hexo-your-autonomous-aeri..."
Jun 16, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Airdog: Yet another Follow-Me copter on Kickstarter!
"Chris, that won't work. The FAA is looking out for our welfare. It's a kinder and gentler agency that protects us from ourselves, no matter how adventurous we would like to be.   :o)"
Jun 16, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Airdog: Yet another Follow-Me copter on Kickstarter!
"It may be ready for the world, but not in the USA where the FAA won't allow UAV flights over people's heads."
Jun 16, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Joseph Aletky's blog post What's it like to be an intern at 3DR?
"If they don't mind having production on the east coast, I know of a small manufacturing facility that might take on the work. We employ Americans. ;)"
Jun 12, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Mustafa TULU's blog post FAA Approves First Commercial Flight Over Land
"“The technology is quickly changing, and the opportunities are growing.”
Yes, growing for those with big bank accounts."
Jun 11, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post Drone, jetliner nearly collided over Florida
"Those people need to learn the difference between a drone or UAS and a model airplane. That camouflaged aircraft was just that -- a model. It is not typical of the private UAS craft that have been in the news recently. The plane in this case was…"
May 10, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Colin Snow's blog post The Business of Drones: A Tale of Two Cities
"The market is not yet strong enough for over-regulation."
Apr 25, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Colin Snow's blog post The Business of Drones: A Tale of Two Cities
"It may be that the FAA will come up with two sets of regulation pertaining to two different weight classes. One class for smaller UAVs, which are able to do photography and sensing, and the other class for the larger versions that can do spraying…"
Apr 25, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on John Githens's blog post Multirotor used near Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver Harbour
"I understand what you are saying about irresponsible hot dog operators. I am just curious as to why there is such a put down of the DJI product and the owners of those UAVs. It may be easy for newbies to jump right in, but I read stories of…"
Apr 23, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on John Githens's blog post Multirotor used near Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver Harbour
"That may be true, but 3DR is headed in the same direction with the Iris. Granted, there is a bit more preparation that goes into 3DR's product."
Apr 23, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on John Githens's blog post Multirotor used near Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver Harbour
"Here's a question that has been bugging me for a while. Why are DJI owners just about always ridiculed about their choice of craft? Many of the others I have researched are built in China or built of Chinese parts as well. And, the 3DRobotics Iris…"
Apr 23, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on John Githens's blog post Multirotor used near Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver Harbour
"Here is a link to the original video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFCqUixsiMM"
Apr 23, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on John Githens's blog post Multirotor used near Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver Harbour
"Does anyone have a link to the original post on YouTube? I would like to submit "feedback" to this person."
Apr 23, 2014
Sam Curcio commented on Chris Anderson's blog post FAA announces investigation into drone use over Denver 420 rally
"Things like this keep the FAA on their toes. Irresponsible operators that feel the need to fly over crowds are instigating the whole mess."
Apr 22, 2014
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