Drone causes crash during california criterium
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I found some more info on the crash. The drome was a Dji model that cost $500 minimum and as much as $1000 depending on the camera gear installed. I really doubt anyone is going to toss away $500 just to see a cyclist crash.
The drone hit a tree, causing the operator to lose control.
Drone operator came forward after the crash and offered to buy the ride a new wheel & helmet or a new bike, depending on which is true.
http://www.grindtv.com/bike/drone-s...pectacular-fashion-video/#bLf3JhQudIGdHPRA.97
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/th...e-race-is-every-cyclists-nightmare-2017-05-09
The drone hit a tree, causing the operator to lose control.
Drone operator came forward after the crash and offered to buy the ride a new wheel & helmet or a new bike, depending on which is true.
http://www.grindtv.com/bike/drone-s...pectacular-fashion-video/#bLf3JhQudIGdHPRA.97
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/th...e-race-is-every-cyclists-nightmare-2017-05-09
What a freak accident! I'm glad the cyclist wasn't seriously injured. Kudos to the pilot for taking responsibility and offering to compensate the guy for damages.
I operate a Phantom drone commercially myself. Most commercial operators do not have an FAA waiver to fly over a congregation of people. The congregation in this case it was the cyclists. I'm not certain the pilot was flying over them this time. I think he was off to the side. If he had been over them he wouldn't have hit the tree. This incident has received a lot of press, but after going through 12 pages of google searches looking for another incident like this I couldn't find another story about a drone hitting cyclist. However, I did find a video of a guy hitting a deer not too far from the Golden Gate Bridge. Horrible crash. I would be more worried about hitting wildlife than a drone.
I operate a Phantom drone commercially myself. Most commercial operators do not have an FAA waiver to fly over a congregation of people. The congregation in this case it was the cyclists. I'm not certain the pilot was flying over them this time. I think he was off to the side. If he had been over them he wouldn't have hit the tree. This incident has received a lot of press, but after going through 12 pages of google searches looking for another incident like this I couldn't find another story about a drone hitting cyclist. However, I did find a video of a guy hitting a deer not too far from the Golden Gate Bridge. Horrible crash. I would be more worried about hitting wildlife than a drone.
cycling_bodybuilder
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Seems like some drone operators need to be playing it more safe. As nice as an aerial video shot is, its not worth causing a crash. Gotta pay attention on the bike 100% of the time for sure!
