People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has unveiled its “Air Angel,” a quadrapcopter drone meant to ensure hunters adhere to the law. Recently, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said it was acquiring drones, and now that the animal rights group has released a final product, the group believes it will aid in raising awareness about the cruelty of hunting, though they may not legally be permitted to use them, Mashable reported. , the “Air Angel” drone is a four-motored quadracopter capable of hovering high above the tree line while beaming captured video directly to a cell phone. Its purpose is to use the footage to alert game wardens of hunters engaging in illegal activity such as “drinking while in possession of a firearm, injuring animals and failing to pursue them, and illegally using spotlights, feed lures, and other nasty but common hunting tricks.” PETA spokeswoman Lindsay Rajt told Mashable that drone users have already used the Air Angel to report bow hunters after they violated the rule that states hunting shall not begin until “one-half hour before sunrise.”

“[Authorities] were very receptive, and they said they were going to look into it,” Rajt said. “I think people should call in violations as they see them.” But not everyone looks upon the aircraft with such affinity. President of the Massachusetts Bowhunters Association Dennis Boomer feels the drones are not just unnecessary, but redundant. “Hunters already have a police force that watch us, they’re called game wardens, Hayden told Mashable. “Obviously, they more than protect the wildlife in Massachusetts. They would arrest a hunter if they were doing something wrong.” The quadracopters may be more than just a nuisance, however. Hayden gave a word of caution to those looking to spend $324.99 on “the new hobby for animal protectionists,” saying its use would be a violation against the law that protects hunters against those seeking to “drive or disturb wildlife or fish for the purpose of interrupting a lawful taking.” The law also states no one shall “block, follow impede or otherwise harass another who is engaged in the lawful taking of fish or wildlife.”

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We work with everything from virtual reality, such as the Oculus Rift, to robotics, such as the Beam Robot. Drones are currently one of the biggest buzzes in the technology community, so for us, it was a perfect fit for what we call “Show and Tech.” These are travelling technology shows that happen both inside our libraries and out in the community. We’ve gone everywhere from small business luncheons to museums, letting people go hands on with our technology and, perhaps more importantly, engaging in discussions about what the real-world applications are. There is a lot going on with drones right now: people have questions about what it means for privacy, how it’s going to affect the airspace, what Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations are being put in place, examples of them being used, etc. You can certainly have these conversations with patrons at any time, but when they are able to feel the weight of the drone in their hands, look into the on-board camera, and see a quick flight demo in person, their imaginations are sparked and they begin to create their own story of what the future of technology will look like.

And yes, if the patron is feeling daring enough, we’ll let them do a quick test flight for themselves—in a safe and secure area, of course. The first step would be to really focus on what you are trying to accomplish with your program. The market is flooded right now, so it’s very important to research all of the available options to ensure you are investing in the right product for your needs. For instance, we use Parrot’s AR.Drone 2.0, which is one of the most widely available drones on the consumer market. It has a short battery life, so it’s a difficult m odel to use for, say, recording aerial shots for a student film. But it’s perfect for quick demonstrations where we can fly it for a couple of minutes, land, and then engage in conversation. It also is very user-friendly: it uses a touch-screen app to fly, so patrons who have never flown a drone in their life could still pick it up and safely take off and land. We’re also looking at ways that we can implement the drone seamlessly into some of our other programs.

For instance, we have a Star Wars themed program coming up soon, so we’re planning on using the drone as our own stand-in TIE Fighter. Yes, and they are very recent. As of December 21, 2015, any Unmanned Aircraft System (such as a drone) is required to be registered through the FAA if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds, which the majority of consumer drones do. The registration number and certificate granted through this process must be kept with the drone pilot at all times. In addition, there are a number of newly formalized policies in place: drones have to fly below 400 feet, must be kept within a line of sight at all times, must be kept away from emergency responders, cannot fly over sporting events or groups of people, and must be at least five miles outside of an airport, among others. We rarely fly our drone outside, instead opting for large, open indoor spaces with high ceilings. This keeps us in line with all of the regulations, and also helps prevent crashes or injury. Before we even considered flying drones in front of patrons, we made sure to assess the risk of injury.

Our drone model uses plastic propellers that stop immediately on impact. Even at top speed, and I can attest to this because I did this myself with both my hand and head, a propeller striking a patron feels, at worse, like a pencil whacking a hand. But nobody likes being hit with a drone, so we ensure that it is being operated in a large, open space with high ceilings, free of obstacles. We instruct our patrons to stand behind a certain point during a demo, and a staff member will actually walk alongside the drone as it’s being flown to act as a barrier between it and other objects. Within the app, we also limit the max altitude the drone can go—three meters—and reduce the max speed to a near crawl. Again, the idea here is not to open up the entire world of drone flying to the patron, but rather introduce them to the overall concept. Start with reviewing all of the regulations and information that the FAA provides. This will provide the required background knowledge and is often the basis for the majority of patron questions.