[afsina]

I really dislike filmmakers doing this kind of stupid stunts (Ok I admit I hate the film makers tries do deceive even more . Like the idiots who make eagle taking a child or flying wing man etc.). Why not put a Ak-47 or a hand grenade to the damn drone? You would get more attention.

[exDM69]

Some background from a Finnish news article [0]: these guys are experienced, professional RC and drone camera operators and the copter is a professional quality photography drone. They describe the copter as a "5 horsepower circular saw" which is "pretty dangerous even without a chainsaw attached". Indeed, you have to operate such machinery with caution and respect. All in all, it looks like they were operating with caution and in an isolated area without causing any risk to outsiders.

Silly and pointless? Yes. Reckless and stupid? Perhaps not. Fun to watch? Hell yes.

[0] http://nyt.fi/a1459480177666

[fsloth]

It is illegal for a civilian to possess automatic weapons or grenades in Finland. Chainsaws are quite legal.

[wastedhours]

I'm always 50/50 on these things. Fun to watch, and whilst I'd be wary of it giving ideas to people who might not be as responsible as the video makers, it also makes sure the general public/regulators know what's possible and how we might curb misuse in the future.