A mystery person who spies on theme parks from the sky
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A mystery person who spies on theme parks from the sky
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Re: A mystery person who spies on theme parks from the sky
#2I can see why they don't want to be known. The parks would probably have a field day with their lawyers. Not to mention the FAA, since it looks like they are most likely violating line of site drone rules, unless they are doing it in a helicopter or plane.
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#3Wow, great to see boingboing is still around.
Anyway, based on some research, it looks like the person takes pictures from helicopter tour around the premise.
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#4Oh no, don't spoil it. Too much attention is just gonna turn loose a bunch of sleuths who will reverse-engineer the time the photos were taken, cross it against ADS-B tracks, and put an end to the fun.
Re: A mystery person who spies on theme parks from the sky
#5Wow, great to see boingboing is still around. Anyway, based on some research, it looks like the person takes pictures from helicopter tour around the premise.
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#6I can see why they don't want to be known. The parks would probably have a field day with their lawyers. Not to mention the FAA, since it looks like they are most likely violating line of site drone rules, unless they are doing it in a helicopter or plane.
How does it hurt the interest of the parks? Doesn't it ultimatley draw the attention to new, upcoming rides and attractions?
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#7I can see why they don't want to be known. The parks would probably have a field day with their lawyers. Not to mention the FAA, since it looks like they are most likely violating line of site drone rules, unless they are doing it in a helicopter or plane.
It’s more likely they are still utilizing the tourist helicopters that fly near the park daily. Drones would stand out near the parks.
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#8I can see why they don't want to be known. The parks would probably have a field day with their lawyers. Not to mention the FAA, since it looks like they are most likely violating line of site drone rules, unless they are doing it in a helicopter or plane.
> I asked them if they are a helicopter or plane pilot, and they replied simply: "A very good customer."
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#9I can see why they don't want to be known. The parks would probably have a field day with their lawyers. Not to mention the FAA, since it looks like they are most likely violating line of site drone rules, unless they are doing it in a helicopter or plane.
To me it looks like they work for the parks. Both controlling and a good Twitter advertisement.
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#10I can see why they don't want to be known. The parks would probably have a field day with their lawyers. Not to mention the FAA, since it looks like they are most likely violating line of site drone rules, unless they are doing it in a helicopter or plane.
How does it hurt the interest of the parks? Doesn't it ultimatley draw the attention to new, upcoming rides and attractions?
It ruins the surprise. If they wanted people to see it they wouldn’t put up facades to block the construction.