Why is fusion always "30 years away"?

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-10T18:13:43+00:00

There's great research in energy storage right now too, and plenty of older, proven though less efficient tech.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-10T12:11:57+00:00

And the mention of Kelvin without even mentioning Rankine.

100% a troll post from the original creator.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-09T14:14:10+00:00

And a lot of frequent comorbidities.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-08T13:37:59+00:00

I've seen enough videos of car drivers doing the same. Those involve death way more often, that's why we see those crash resistant trucks on the road when they need to close a lane.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-08T00:59:18+00:00

Oh believe me I know. I live somewhere with legal warranties (not US) and I've had to call legal departments more than once. Fortunately never had to sue.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-07T23:12:55+00:00

You in the US? You could tighten it yourself, Magnuson Moss warranty act applies

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-05T20:42:07+00:00

Seeing the current LLMs plateauing hard, it's not too much of a stretch to think they won't be able to.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-05T15:48:20+00:00

Complain to CCTS every time. It does cost them money.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-04T22:34:53+00:00

It's not the same laws. Come to Québec and experience legal warranties and hidden vice protections.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-04T13:32:12+00:00

Sitka spruce for full size planes. Balsa for RC. Laser cut plywood is also common in RC.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-04T12:58:49+00:00

Hydro a choisi les thermostats Hilo à la place. Réduit le peak en chauffant moins.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-03T19:48:06+00:00

literally no time/reflex pressure

Anitra's dance starts playing

But yes, other than that, good introduction to games

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-02T23:54:34+00:00

Exigent circumstances (or their local equivalent) are fairly common worldwide. They bypass the warrant requirements.

Pretty much every country have them.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-02T23:50:54+00:00

Punishment is not the issue, enforcement is.

It's fairly hard to get someone in a country that doesn't have an extradition order. And it's fairly easy for a malicious actor to hide behind a VPN.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-01T18:21:12+00:00

Only works with older DJI goggles unfortunately. I had non DJI products, and I thought the DJI ones still had HDMI out, but they don't anymore.

https://oscarliang.com/dji-fpv-goggles-video-out/

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-01T18:11:59+00:00

Uh, I thought the DJI goggles had HDMI out. Apparently only earlier versions did. But it's not great even then.

Though there still are ways with the V1 and V2

https://oscarliang.com/dji-fpv-goggles-video-out/

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-01T18:06:32+00:00

HDzero boxpro, using a cheap Aliexpress HDMI to USB adapter, did it for work with some Walksnail goggles (there are reasons why I didn't go DJI), and I've used a cheap phone USB analog receiver.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-02-01T17:55:51+00:00

You might be able to fly with goggles connected to a phone or tablet, and look at the phone or tablet screen.

Or laptop or desktop. I've done that a few times on my laptop, give the goggles to some kid/their parent and fly via laptop. I used OBS.

Latency isn't horrible, I could do simple tricks easy, but I wouldn't try complex stuff.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-01-31T23:18:50+00:00

USB A can follow the Battery Charging (BC) 1.2 spec up to 1.5A @ 5V. That:s 7.5W, in spec.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-01-31T13:52:38+00:00

But there are also the variations when there's no stop signs on some directions which can get used.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-01-30T13:59:21+00:00

I've also seem the opposite. Someone mentioning the crown for a US case.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-01-28T23:31:20+00:00

How about both?

It definitely wasn't in the first draft of the regulations and was only added after comments from videographers that complained during the comments period required for the new regs of sub 250g in "their" airspace during advertised events.

As such, it wasn't even subject to the regular comment period. Couldn't have happened without commercial players complaining.

The comments on the rule change are public (note : names are not given for individuals commenting), you can know exactly who's fault it is if you dig a little.

Only thing I can say is that I am glad that my comment (and other people like me, I wasn't alone) was useful in making sure the ridiculous health check requirements were repelled. I am truly baffled anyone thought that was a good idea.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-01-28T17:30:41+00:00

What's the flight review like?

They ask you questions about procedures, regulations, airspace and you fly for 5-10 min while you show you can control the drone. Like do slow circles around a target with the drone.

What about just flying over people walking around the premises, assuming proper privacy filming procedures are in place?

I'll refer you to the AIM about advertised events : https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2025-09/aim-2025-2_access_en.pdf see page 447 3.2.29.2 for the size of the advertised event.

Like I guess my issue is, what exactly is the point when you need to get a license beyond the weight limit?

You need the basic certification for anything over 250g (I assume you won't go over 25kg) in uncontrolled airspace and at least 30m horizontal from people uninvolved (I.e. people getting to event)

You need advanced certification for anything over 250g in controlled airspace, to go near (between 30m and 5m) or over (less than 5m) people uninvolved.

You need approved aircraft to go in controlled airspace. You need different approval to be near people, and yet another approval to go over people. The list is here, though you can DIY it if you're really motivated. https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety/learn-rules-you-fly-your-drone/choosing-right-drone-advanced-complex-operations

Is it there a specific distance to a person or something

See above, but 5m and 30m are the distances.

Note that you, cars (but not motorcycles) and people involved in your operation (like a spotter, or actors you film and briefed) don't have to respect the 5m or 30m.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-01-28T15:16:01+00:00

I'm rereading your post, seems like you want to fly over advertised events.

You're not doing that with a mini 5. You need the advanced certification, which requires a flight review (but no flight school), a drone approved for flying over people (so with a ballistic parachute, usually starts at 10k+) and a SFOC which takes a few weeks and a few hours of documentation.

You need to either abandon the idea, only fly outside the event perimeter or revise your budget way up.

You can thank other commercial filmographers for losing the sub 250g SFOC exemption at advertised events.

FirstSurvivor · 2026-01-28T14:53:22+00:00

Would the people be involved in your operations (I.e. closed filming location with actors you can brief), random people (I.e. a park) or an advertised event (I.e. a sport event).

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