Drones may be used in Disney Parks in the future.

[LuvtheGoof]

Let's hope they're able to use this technology to help eliminate and replace the fireworks.

I really hope you are being facetious with this post.

 

[Prince Thomas]

Let's hope they're able to use this technology to help eliminate and replace the fireworks.

say what now???!!???

 

[Prince Thomas]

Consider the source

Truth! #pawsup

 

[Bandini]

Disney is restricted airspace under (if I remember correctly) 3000 feet, meaning anyone without approval (aka anybody who isn't Disney) who does fly in that airspace can probably be charged, or at least fined.

EDIT: Other than the threat of legal repercussions, there's only 2 ways I've heard of, either net guns (no, I'm not joking) or eagles trained to take down drones (again, no, not joking)

Well that would be really interesting. Do these Eagles have the ability to discern between a Disney Drone and a Non Disney Drone?

Also, does anyone including Disney have the ability to identify a drone's owner?

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

Let's hope they're able to use this technology to help eliminate and replace the fireworks.

Sorry. But that comment sickens me. Walt Disney's fireworks have been around since 1958. That's destroying his image of what makes his theme parks magical at night.

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

And wasn't this concept art for the Disneyland Forever firework show during the Tangled scene? Those floating circles are supposed to be the floating lanterns?

 

[Sped2424]

And wasn't this concept art for the Disneyland Forever firework show during the Tangled scene? Those floating circles are supposed to be the floating lanterns?View attachment 173369

Nope it was just a concept image for the patent showcasing drones in flight this could be interpreted as anything.

 

[MisterPenguin]

The weight of the sUA flown under this Waiver must not exceed 10 lbs and the ground speed of the sUA must not exceed 6 nautical miles per hour (7 miles per hour).

Whew. At least we'll be able to outrun them when they go haywire or achieve sentience.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Be looking out for NOTAMS in the Disney World area. They will have to file a NOTAM before they can begin testing.

If they have to stay under 200 ft as the permit says, do they really need to do that?

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Consider the source

No kidding. There is a reason I have Phil on my ignore list for a while.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney is restricted airspace under (if I remember correctly) 3000 feet, meaning anyone without approval (aka anybody who isn't Disney) who does fly in that airspace can probably be charged, or at least fined.

Disney has to get approval, too, but approval can always be sought and be given with the right reason and jumping through the regulatory hoops. One assumes that Disney would get what ever approvals they ask for presuming they won't attack themselves.

And yeah, it's 3000 ft. high and a 3.48 mile radius from castle spire. (Which only includes a small northern section of Epcot. The rest of Epcot, and all of HS, AK, and DS are not included.

 

[Phil12]

I really hope you are being facetious with this post.

Not at all. Fireworks displays are very toxic and cause significant air, water and noise pollution. It's incumbent upon TWDC to reduce or eliminate these hazards and the drone technology may help.

 

[Daveeeeed]

Not at all. Fireworks displays are very toxic and cause significant air, water and noise pollution. It's incumbent upon TWDC to reduce or eliminate these hazards and the drone technology may help.

Haha. Haha. Hahaha
Thanks for the laugh!

 

[Bairstow]

Does this patent diagram look super-sinister to anyone else?

 

[LukeS7]

Well that would be really interesting. Do these Eagles have the ability to discern between a Disney Drone and a Non Disney Drone?

Also, does anyone including Disney have the ability to identify a drone's owner?

By federal regulation, all drones must be registered with the FAA, so theoretically, yes, they'd be able to identify them using the serial number. That's only if the owner actually followed regulations though (which if they're flying it irresponsibly, they probably aren't)

 

[Bandini]

By federal regulation, all drones must be registered with the FAA, so theoretically, yes, they'd be able to identify them using the serial number. That's only if the owner actually followed regulations though (which if they're flying it irresponsibly, they probably aren't)

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[marni1971]

Not at all. Fireworks displays are very toxic and cause significant air, water and noise pollution. It's incumbent upon TWDC to reduce or eliminate these hazards and the drone technology may help.

Drones aren't to replace fireworks. But as you keep dragging this up every few months you already know that.

Fireworks will stop being used one day. Also, the sun will die one day. Neither will happen anytime soon.

 

[Bandini]

Drones aren't to replace fireworks. But as you keep dragging this up every few months you already know that.

Fireworks will stop being used one day. Also, the sun will die one day. Neither will happen anytime soon.

Boy, I hope you're right. I know TWDC is trying to find ways to cut costs and eliminating fireworks would be a huge savings. But the fireworks shows are my favorites at the parks.

Everytime I hear the rumor that WOC may replace Illuminations at EPCOT I cringe. WOC is nice, but not great IMO. Now if it had fireworks it would be a lot better.

 

[marni1971]

Boy, I hope you're right. I know TWDC is trying to find ways to cut costs and eliminating fireworks would be a huge savings. But the fireworks shows are my favorites at the parks.

Everytime I hear the rumor that WOC may replace Illuminations at EPCOT I cringe. WOC is nice, but not great IMO. Now if it had fireworks it would be a lot better.

WoC will not replace IllumiNations.

 

[Daveeeeed]

Drones aren't to replace fireworks. But as you keep dragging this up every few months you already know that.

Fireworks will stop being used one day. Also, the sun will die one day. Neither will happen anytime soon.

Thanks for clearing up that the Sun will die