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Self-flying drone dips, darts and dives through trees at 30 mph

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Re: Self-flying drone dips, darts and dives through trees at 30 mph

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The video is too stylized for me. I would love for a more steady camera showcasing the drone avoiding obstacles as it flies around. The jump-cuts and music detract from the cool tech I want to learn about.

Some lo tech drone filming from afar would have been so much better. I can understand the excitement translating in the filming style but come on.

Re: Self-flying drone dips, darts and dives through trees at 30 mph

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post #2

The video is too stylized for me. I would love for a more steady camera showcasing the drone avoiding obstacles as it flies around. The jump-cuts and music detract from the cool tech I want to learn about.

Some lo tech drone filming from afar would have been so much better. I can understand the excitement translating in the filming style but come on.

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Re: Self-flying drone dips, darts and dives through trees at 30 mph

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Fancy camera work, but the obstacle avoidance is not convincing. The drone basically passes by one tree, and that's mostly it. Compare that to any bird that lives its life in the brush. Human built flying machines are fast and can carry huge loads but compared to animals we still lag far behind in control and finesse.

Re: Self-flying drone dips, darts and dives through trees at 30 mph

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post #9

Fancy camera work, but the obstacle avoidance is not convincing. The drone basically passes by one tree, and that's mostly it. Compare that to any bird that lives its life in the brush. Human built flying machines are fast and can carry huge loads but compared to animals we still lag far behind in control and finesse.

So does the brain and AI. What, I'm off topic?
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