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Hitchin' A Ride

Postby oldbuddy » 10 Jun 2016, 01:38

Would you be willing to accept a ride in a DRONE? (NO PILOT)
It's coming sooner than you think.
http://www.ehang.com/ehang184

I think it might be a real rush to get delivered to the airport in one my next trip. They only carry one passenger about 20 miles, but watching the videos it looks pretty cool to me.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby theMARKER » 10 Jun 2016, 03:24

oh my, thats scary but exciting. i personally wouldnt.. :( it looks very cool though.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby sherryinutah » 10 Jun 2016, 03:37

Personally, I think I'm taking enough risks just riding in a car but you're idea.....

makes me think about "The Jetsons". :thumbup:
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby IcyFirefly » 10 Jun 2016, 10:39

Haha, it does look very smooth and fascinating! I have lived enough of my life now, so I will follow you and take a ride. It will be just like flying in an airplane anyhow. I don't get to see the pilot in the airplane, so with a drone, no difference! Or is it? :)
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby blair » 10 Jun 2016, 11:40

I do not think I have the guts to ride that autonomous aerial vehicle. I was just pondering about the Google self driving car as I do not know and would not bother learn how to drive. I was thinking the car could not do everything on its own there are a couple of what ifs in my head. That alone now makes me think twice about a self driving car what more if I will be few feet above the ground inside a drone? :crazy:
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby jonjenkins » 10 Jun 2016, 11:49

I think it'll be a long time before people start trusing something like this. But if it was the only option in an emergency, then I'd probably go for it!
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby Fergal » 11 Jun 2016, 09:33

I'd love one of those, it would be really cool and save a lot of commuting time.

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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby spiderdust » 11 Jun 2016, 13:44

Wow, that's amazing! First the self driving cars came about, and now drone transportation -- it's awesome living in the future.

I'd definitely be interested in trying this, although the cost of the service would definitely be a factor.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby oldbuddy » 11 Jun 2016, 14:04

jonjenkins wrote:I think it'll be a long time before people start trusing something like this. But if it was the only option in an emergency, then I'd probably go for it!

I'm sure in the 1900's people felt the same way about the automobile, but now they don't give it a second thought.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby darkthorn » 11 Jun 2016, 14:23

Nahh I would pass, I was never a girl who chased adrenaline, plus if I don't like when other people drive ehehe.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby oldbuddy » 11 Jun 2016, 20:06

darkthorn wrote:Nahh I would pass, I was never a girl who chased adrenaline, plus if I don't like when other people drive ehehe.

From what I saw watching the videos, adrenaline was not part of the ride. It looked pretty smooth, so you could use that time to check your email and update your posts on Forum Coin.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby WorkAtHomeGal » 11 Jun 2016, 20:11

I was just on the shopping page of the site you shared and really want one but def do not have the money for that right now haha and may not for a while. Of course though by the time I have the money maybe they will go down in price :mrgreen: One can only dream... And yes I would ride in one, I would be nervous but it would be fun.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby oldbuddy » 11 Jun 2016, 21:53

WorkAtHomeGal wrote:I was just on the shopping page of the site you shared and really want one but def do not have the money for that right now haha and may not for a while. Of course though by the time I have the money maybe they will go down in price :mrgreen: One can only dream... And yes I would ride in one, I would be nervous but it would be fun.

Finally someone with a spirit of adventure! :clap:
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby morgoodie » 11 Jun 2016, 23:15

I will pass on this. I do not fly anyway so do not have the need to ride in one. I like my feet on the ground. I am sure this will not be that far off and people will think nothing of getting in one and taking off.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby germainebull » 12 Jun 2016, 09:38

Please note: Few/no insurance will cover you should you decide to go on this risky voyage.

On the flip side, it'd be worthwhile for those of us who are averse to risks.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby shamzblueworld » 13 Jun 2016, 02:44

If I get the opportunity, I definitely would love to ride that. Its exciting, on the edge and adventurous, who would wanna miss telling that story to their grandchildren right? :lol:
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby germainebull » 13 Jun 2016, 15:49

IcyFirefly wrote:I don't get to see the pilot in the airplane, so with a drone, no difference!


Yours is an interesting angle.

However, I'd still be anxious to think that I'm riding on a pilotless aerial vehicle!
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby oldbuddy » 13 Jun 2016, 16:56

germainebull wrote:Please note: Few/no insurance will cover you should you decide to go on this risky voyage.

I don't think many insurance companies have enough knowledge about drones to have a disclaimer yet. After all, it's not much different than a helicopter and insurance covers them. Personally I think they have been around long enough the risk is minimal.
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Re: Hitchin' A Ride

Postby chikitta » 13 Jun 2016, 19:16

For now to say the truth that's the last thing in my mind I don't think I would hitch a ride in a drone maybe you force me on it in a place where I have no choice
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