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Multirotor used near Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver Harbour

Posted by John Githens on April 23, 2014 at 5:00am

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Transport Canada and the RCMP are investigating videos posted on YouTube showing an “unmanned air vehicle” flying near Vancouver International Airport and over Vancouver Harbour, the site of commercial float-plane operations.

Transport Canada spokesman Rod Nelson said Tuesday the federal department is “very concerned about the operations of this UAV and we have been working with the RMCP to determine the operator’s identity.”

More of the story published by The Vancouver Sun can be read here.

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  • Brian McGrath April 23, 2014 at 3:44pm

    The video was shot 5 months ago, but the press seems to have just become aware of the video in the last day or so (see his discussion page). This may become his 42 seconds of fame.

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    Sgt Ric April 23, 2014 at 2:59pm
    @Rob, you asked about contact info for the RCMP, and I wondered if we had anything they didn't (?)
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    Sgt Ric April 23, 2014 at 2:53pm
    @Rob, that is exactly my point, I don't believe we have much of interest for TC or the RCMP.
    At least nothing they haven't already looked at.
  • Rob_Lefebvre April 23, 2014 at 1:53pm

    What do you guys think...

    My initial impression is that to get that kinda of stable footage on a zoom like that, he must be using a Sony camcorder with BOSS with a 3-axis gimbal.  It's the ONLY system I've ever seen where zoom is usable. 

    On the other hand, when he's fully zoomed out, it sure looks like classic GoPro fisheye effect. I've never seen a Sony camcorder pincushion that bad.

    Is it possible this was shot with GoPro (or similar), using 100% digital zoom in post?  I also see artifact that seems to indicate post-stabilization.  (ie: look at the clouds at the top wobbling around).  

  • Rob_Lefebvre April 23, 2014 at 1:41pm

    Ric, what work has been done to connect his online accounts?  I haven't seen evidence that they have done much of anything yet.  Am I missing something?

  • Harry April 23, 2014 at 1:36pm

    He seems to like to travel the world.  You'd think he'd have a few more miles of respect for air safety.

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    Sgt Ric April 23, 2014 at 1:33pm

    It is important that as a community we actively discourage unsafe and illegal activity.

    That being said, do you believe the detective work done here in connecting his various online accounts is something the authorities have already considered. (?)

  • Rob_Lefebvre April 23, 2014 at 1:20pm

    Anybody find contact info for the investigating officer from the RCMP?  Or should I just call TC?  I want to make sure they get the photo of the possible suspect.

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    Sgt Ric April 23, 2014 at 11:40am

    Hey, this is Bill Bonney's neck of the woods... Maybe he could educate this gangsta?

  • Rob_Lefebvre April 23, 2014 at 11:22am

    His FPV cam and TX maybe buggy,

    I meant buggy as in the 4-wheeled RWD vehicle. ;)

    Yeah, the airplane video actually is quite good, technically speaking.  Amazing stability and zoom performance.  Gotta give him that.  If only his powers were being used for good rather than evil. ;)

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