"The first video flight through fireworks probably put the quad itself at risk more than anyone in the surrounding area. Fireworks launches typically have a restricted access zone. Perhaps a freak accident where the quad crashes into the fireworks…"

"I would argue that using a dazzler on a UAV is a bad idea.  
1) The engineering challenges of mounting and safely operating this device are not insignificant.  The website of LE Systems who make what they claim is the smallest portable hi-power…"

"Sorry, not clear, is the video going over an IP transport ?  If yes, and you are using a network stack on the Pi, convert your video streaming to UDP and if there is any TCP control traffic set up a really big TCP window size.  This will give you…"

"The video says it's 70 cm diameter, weighs 1.3 kg, powered by LiOn batteries, has a real-time video downlink and can fly for 30 minutes at 30 KPH.  Also mentions it's autonomous with a pre-programmed route and the operator is only manipulating the…"

"Honey, did you see my winglet...?

Sorry couldn't resist.  Great article.  Cascading failure is a very interesting subject."

"HobbyKing has this.  It's a nice start, but 1) 5.9v, not 5; 2) you have to push buttons to set it; 3) shipping weight is 49g, not sure how much the gizmo weighs in at, but probably more than we want to add to small quads..
I'm guessing the APM relay…"

"I visited an office building (225 Broadway St, New York) for a week and every time the Subway went through the basement, every CRT display in the place went crazy.  So I guess flying your quad over subway trains is out as well.  :-)"

"Darn, we went to data domain for backups and there's no more tapes laying around.  Nice setup.  Is that an LTO case on the bottom and DAT on the top ?"

"The Battery connector ($1.50 value) is currently out of stock, so I couldn't add one to my shopping cart. Drats batman!

BTW, is there still a MinimOSD coming soon ?"