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07/17/15 at 19:58:47
 
A local guy on CT Shooting forum posted this:
Local as in this is here, in CT, so the claim goes
https://youtu.be/RpBc4EUZb7A

Later in the evening I find this:

Father Says 'Flying Gun' Drone Video Broke No Laws

Published Friday, Jul 17, 2015)
Updated 49 minutes ago
The father of an 18-year-old boy who built a drone with a gun attached and posted video of it on YouTube  with the title "flying gun" says they broke no laws.
The footage appears to show a gun affixed to a drone hovering several feet off of the ground in a wooded area. The gun appears to discharge several times while the drone is in flight. In the posting, Austin Haughwout, 18, describes the device as a "homemade multi-rotor with a semi-automatic handgun mounted on it."

Haughwout's father Brett Haughwout said his son is an engineering student at Central Connecticut State University, custom built a drone device that included a spot for a handgun and the capability to fire it midflight. The gun belongs to Brett.
Brett said the video that shows the drone firing the weapon was shot on their property in Clinton, Connecticut. The father and son duo did "extensive research" before assembling the flying weapon to make sure they wouldn't break any laws.
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The Clinton Police Department was alerted to the YouTube video this week and were concerned for public safety. Local law enforcement officials said, however, they do not believe the device violates any state law.
The Federal Aviation Administration was also investigating the video.  

“The FAA will investigate the operation of an unmanned aircraft system in a Connecticut park to determine if any Federal Aviation Regulations were violated. The FAA will also work with its law enforcement partners to determine if there were any violations of criminal statutes,” said Jim Peters, a spokesperson for the FAA.
This isn't the first time Austin Haughwout has drawn the attention because of a drone video. In 2014, he was involved in an altercation on Hammonasset Beach last year after he flew a homemade drone over the beach. He posted a clip of that incident to the same YouTube channel where the 'flying gun' video was posted.

Haughwout said his son made ad revenue from the previous YouTube and used it to purchase parts for the 'flying gun.' He said he believes Austin could make approximately $1,500 in advertising revenue associated with the "flying gun" video, depending on how many views the video receives. He said Austin will use that money to fund his next project, though it is unclear what he will build.
Though it does not appear any state statute was violated, local police said the idea of a "flying gun" can be discharged remotely is disquieting.

“Our number one job in law enforcement is public safety, first and foremost, the protection of the citizens of the community we serve," said Sgt. Jeremiah Dunn. “That’s alarming,” he said of the device.

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/FAA-Police-Investigate-Drone-Gun-Cli...


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Reply #1 - 07/17/15 at 20:34:14
 
Radio control stuff makes me nervous. How uncool would it be for some signal to activate the servo to shoot when it is aimed at someone?
Of course transmitters and receiver s have come a long way.
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Reply #2 - 07/18/15 at 07:37:01
 
I think they're a great way of keeping our soldiers out of harm's way,.. and Hollywood can put them to good use.
Maybe even police.
... but, I don't really want them zipping around my neighborhood piloted by Joe Schmoe...
...and I don't want my packages delivered a'la' robocop...
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Reply #3 - 07/18/15 at 07:54:58
 
Here, they say that a drone interfered with firefighters...and may have cost lives...
http://gizmodo.com/firefighters-cant-save-people-burning-in-cars-because-o-17...
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Reply #4 - 07/18/15 at 08:03:17
 
But if Mr. Schmoe has a place, with a few acres , and can keep the lead from leaving his property, I don't mind, but, and that's a Big but.
The receiver that actuates the servo motor needs to be sophisticated enough to not just pull the trigger because of some random frequency it received. The FIRE order needs to be a series of signals. Not just one pulse of a certain frequency. And he better have one Hekkuva homeowners policy.
Can't shoot in town, anyway. The easiest gun for the project is probably the worst. I'd expect a 22 , light, low kick, but, dang, deadly for a Long way,
I'm thinking a .410, maybe  20gauge,
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Reply #5 - 07/18/15 at 17:50:56
 
Long, Very Long, time ago,
In some village, their was probably a DFI,
Who took a bow & Arrows, and just started shooting people,
until someone else, with a bow & Arrow, shot him.

But, it took a, month, or more, before the next village learned of this.
and  probably  a Year or more, until most of the people in that, area,
learned of the DFI’s actions.

Today, it’s, Right Now!  In fact I remember seeing a TV, ‘cop’ show,
where a, Drone, was shooting blanks, to keep people away.

Now, having a  R/C Drone, ‘Copter’, firing a handgun,
to me, would be a experiment  in, “Can it be done’.
First thing, ‘Limp Wristing’, Most Semi-Auto firearms,
Need, a, ‘force’, to ‘recoil’ against.
Notice in the Video, the, ‘copter’, is moving, forward,
each times it fires. If it was moving backwards, or standing still, (in the air).  I think it would not cycle.

The Video, clearly was a, experiment,  as to, could it be done.

The big problem, is NOT, the firearm,
it is NOT, the R/C, ‘copter’.
It is some DFI, seeing that, and thinking,
‘Gee I sell my collection of ’Transformers’, and, ‘Video’ games, I can afford to make that.”

Then do some D F I stuff with it.

But watch, it will turn into ANOTHER,  ‘Ultra-Liberal’ play,
on GUNS ARE Bad !

Because,  ‘Clearly’, it is the firearm that is, ‘bad’,
Not the , DFI !

(Oh, if you don't know,  DFI = Dumb, F&*$, Idiot)
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Reply #6 - 07/18/15 at 18:54:54
 
Considering the context , anyone needing an explanation of DFI IS one.
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Reply #7 - 07/18/15 at 21:04:52
 
...but, isn't it "DFI' to combine a drone with a gun?...

What?,.. what you gonna' do?... hunt with it?...


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Reply #8 - 07/19/15 at 08:34:59
 
Serowbot wrote on 07/18/15 at 21:04:52:
...but, isn't it "DFI' to combine a drone with a gun?...

What?,.. what you gonna' do?... hunt with it?...


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well, that's what the military does with them, hunts
you can't call killing someone with an armed drone 'fighting' lol
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Reply #9 - 07/19/15 at 17:24:48
 
Quote:
“ … What?,.. what you gonna’ do?… hunt with it? … “


In Most States, ‘remote’ hunting is not allowed.
as part of the rules and regulations of that State’s hunting License.

So than, ‘why’, do it.
Because it is a experiment in, ”can it be done’.

Now, ‘WHAT’ is done, with that, is a different story.
If someone did that, then caused harm, that person is a DFI.

If a person just, ‘did’ that, to see if it ‘could, be done. Not a problem.

How about those that put a V-8, engine in a M.C. ?
Are they DFI’s ?
Or are they incredibly skilled mechanics,
who did something just to see if it could be done ?
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Reply #10 - 07/19/15 at 19:21:57
 
I build all kindsa wacky stuff. I just wired up a relay,a switch, built a platform, mounted the relay box, hung hinges, and PUT me a fan on the backhoe. Drops the misery level from brain melting to minor torture.
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Reply #11 - 07/19/15 at 20:58:06
 
couple archers with fishing line will drop them
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Reply #12 - 07/20/15 at 10:53:53
 
Or a PO'd redneck with a shirt....or was it a sheet?
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Reply #13 - 07/20/15 at 16:33:09
 
Everytime I see the header "Drone Warfare" I think of a bunch of stoners wandering around dressed up as soldiers.  Cheesy
 I've put together more than one experimental "lets see if it works" project which would get my butt locked up. Saw a tv show where Red Jacket Arms built a drone with a handgun attached two or three years ago. Nothing new, it's just occuring more often.
 If the technology is advailable off the shelf for anybody it's just a matter of time till one gets flown into a mall or stadium during game day.  Sad
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Reply #14 - 07/20/15 at 16:44:17
 
Serowbot wrote on 07/18/15 at 21:04:52:
Dunb
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I misspelled "dumb" ...   Undecided...
Grin Grin Grin...

I feel like such a DFI... Grin...
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