[jgrahamc]

Part of the problem with these devices is accessibility. It's been common for a long time for people doing RC to get involved in clubs, build their own aircraft, understand how the aircraft works (how it flies, its engine, its radio components).

Quadcopters seem totally 'plug and play'.

I'm involved (somewhat) in high-altitude balloon flights and we have a similar problem. People want to be able to buy a kit of everything they need to launch a balloon into the stratosphere. There's been a lot of resistance in the UKHAS because we want people to learn about the entire process (and that includes safety).

[andygates]

It's Eternal September for model fliers (yes, I stuck a Parrot drone in a very tall tree).

[dirktheman]

Accessibility is an issue. Technology that was military-grade only 1 decade ago (UAV's, powerful model rockets which can be converted to guided missiles) is available for anyone to buy online today.

With great buying power comes great responsibiliy.

[doctorKrieger]

go home ur drunk , rc models were accessible long before that.

[cjrp]

Out of interest, do you have to contact NATS and get a NOTAM put out for balloon launches?

[jgrahamc]

http://www.ukhas.org.uk/guides:faq