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Drone pilot pisses off Lunada Bay locals !

Despite its proximity to downtown LA, Lunada Bay is one of the most localized breaks in California.

Guarding their wave, the locals have been known to throw rocks and heavy vibes to outsiders.

So where's the last place you want to take your new drone out for a surf recon mission?

Anywhere but Lunada Bay.

Yet for some reason this pilot buzzed the beach, well within striking range of a group of log riding locals standing on the beach.

Obviously perturbed, one of the guys picks up a softball-sized rock and comes within inches of taking out the drone.

Can't say I'm glad he missed.

Good find SA. I always wondered what that place looked like and what all the fuss was all about Dam good throw first off though. Some of the comments are interesting

eg. The bay locs are a bunch of diaper wearing trust fund babies who think they own the break. These punks wouldnt last a sec.in South Bay S.D.
I agree so newt time I see these log riding pussys come to newport I'll be just as welcoming
Sorry Terri, No sympathy, For Lunada Bay Dick Heads.
Looked to me like the surfer was trying change out of wet suit while being filmed..decent reason to be pissed.
Surfed there a bunch. Almost all the locals CAN'T SURF. They are all transplants.
Not Lunada Bay, Probably not yesterday, surf was better yesterday at this spot.

And how I wish this would happen

They need to have a Lower's style raid on that place. Pool toys, mats and wrestling masks

Thanks Ted.

I'd also be cringing putting a nice log on those rocks too ! Scratches.

Thanks to the constant phantom red thumber too. Only took ten mins today. Lol.

haha just picked up a drone for my sons BD

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62mac said..

haha just picked up a drone for my sons BD

Get me one!

Not a bad first effort with the stone...
Is it true with the drones that the user will need casa certification?

hey guys before you all race off and get a drone( sounds like the little brother of the gimp),legally you need to have a semi kind of pilots licence now. i know two guys are doing their courses now.

Too late mate ours gets launched Sunday

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laceys lane said..

hey guys before you all race off and get a drone( sounds like the little brother of the gimp),legally you need to have a semi kind of pilots licence now. i know two guys are doing their courses now.

It is my understanding that if you are doing professional work this is the case. If you are a hobbyist then at present there is nothing required - but please use common sense. I love our one but it could definitely be a weapon in the wrong hands.

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laceys lane said..

hey guys before you all race off and get a drone( sounds like the little brother of the gimp),legally you need to have a semi kind of pilots licence now. i know two guys are doing their courses now.

I find it funny that you guys have to worry about this kind of stuff, would never get booked for it in Tassie!

What kind of drones is everyone using? Using for filming or just a bit of fun? I would love a DJI phantom and upgrade it!

Tom.

We got the phantom 2 ,teacake my sons right into his photography videoing,part of his uni degree and works in the field so this thing will be a bonus for his passion. I'm sure I'll be posting a good surf clip once he gets the hang of it.

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Ted the Kiwi said..

laceys lane said..

hey guys before you all race off and get a drone( sounds like the little brother of the gimp),legally you need to have a semi kind of pilots licence now. i know two guys are doing their courses now.

It is my understanding that if you are doing professional work this is the case. If you are a hobbyist then at present there is nothing required - but please use common sense. I love our one but it could definitely be a weapon in the wrong hands.

no to sure that's right in qld- been a fair bit about in the local rags. some one crashed one and there was a stink about it with the authorities getting involved.


to be honest you could injure someone if it went pear shaped

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62mac said..

We got the phantom 2 ,teacake my sons right into his photography videoing,part of his uni degree and works in the field so this thing will be a bonus for his passion. I'm sure I'll be posting a good surf clip once he gets the hang of it.

A great little thing hey?

I would love one! I wonder if you can upgrade these to get better range out of them.

Tom.

Tom its his 21st BD present,so you have a little wait mate.

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laceys lane said..

no to sure that's right in qld- been a fair bit about in the local rags

WIll do some more follow up on this tom. But the last time I checked pre-xmas I was still fine to fly it.

Mac - send your son down to see Piros - he has done lots of work on refining his setup.

hahaha Ted those 666 guys have given me fk all help on this after a couple of requests and after their fked response to the donation can, they can all get fked,Nice rant heyMatt will have this thing wired in no time stay turned for a clip or twoPS I cleaned out some number s on my phone and his was one of them

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62mac said..

Tom its his 21st BD present,so you have a little wait mate.

Hurry up and turn 21 then, I want to see it haha!

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62mac said..

hahaha Ted those 666 guys have given me fk all help on this after a couple of requests and after their fked response to the donation can, they can all get fked,Nice rant heyMatt will have this thing wired in no time stay turned for a clip or two

just tell him to lookout for the big man on the flashing green and blue tint board haha

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Ted the Kiwi said..

laceys lane said..

WIll do some more follow up on this tom. But the last time I checked pre-xmas I was still fine to fly it.

I read it and again could have sworn it was me you were referring to. I will get used to it.

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Teacake said..

Ted the Kiwi said..

laceys lane said..

WIll do some more follow up on this tom. But the last time I checked pre-xmas I was still fine to fly it.

I read it and again could have sworn it was me you were referring to. I will get used to it.

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62mac said..

hahaha Ted those 666 guys have given me fk all help on this after a couple of requests and after their fked response to the donation can, they can all get fked,Nice rant heyMatt will have this thing wired in no time stay turned for a clip or two

just tell him to lookout for the big man on the flashing green and blue tint board haha

Will doBut he will easily spot you

I'm surprised Simondo doesn't have one of these . Or does he ?

It probably hovers outside his neighbours bedroom window.

Smicko - you had been on fire lately with some of your comments - keep it up !!

Had a drone follow me along a wave about a month ago...WTF I thought it was a massive dragonfly at first as my distance eyesight is not the best,anyway I don't like being "buzzed" while out there in the Zone....Kind of felt like I'd been violated in some way.....LOL

Whats the 666 room ??

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Ricardo1709 said..

Whats the 666 room ??

The dreaded --- room.
Sorry we are banned from mentioning --- in here as it costs a beer fine

Good stuff , this could become a whole new sport ! Bring back the the old Shang eye ! And nock em outa da sky !!!!!

Drone user beware .......

Destroy our quiet enjoyment and pay the price !


Bigger Shang eyes for jet skis mindlessly tearassing around 3foot beaches ........

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NewScotty said..

Ricardo1709 said..

Whats the 666 room ??

The dreaded --- room.
Sorry we are banned from mentioning --- in here as it costs a beer fine

hint its way below the basement

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62mac said..

NewScotty said..

Ricardo1709 said..

Whats the 666 room ??

The dreaded --- room.
Sorry we are banned from mentioning --- in here as it costs a beer fine

hint its way below the basement

Mac, did you see that drone in the 666 room with the machine gun ? powerful sh1t

Sure did I first saw it about 8 months ago,those sweepers are on trend not