i was wondering where they got these from?Just watched this. I know it’s all for show, but I was surprised how unstable / dangerous the flights were. I know these guys didn’t build them. It sure left the impression that this was normal for large rockets.
Just watched this. I know it’s all for show, but I was surprised how unstable / dangerous the flights were. I know these guys didn’t build them. It sure left the impression that this was normal for large rockets.
This, big time.Just watched this. I know it’s all for show, …
I suspect they paid certified people to make the builds and supervise them from behind the camera. All they really did was press the launch button with their signature enthusiasm. (Just guessing here, maybe they did participate in the builds).Where did they get such motors? Are those guys certified?
https://locprecision.com/pages/special-projectsWhere did they get such motors? Are those guys certified?
These guys are 30-something Youtube millionaires. They started in college with backyard basketball trick shots. Haven't "worked" a day since. Yeah, I'm jealous. And they're rock stars too....
4. How old are these guys?
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My main thing is the story I have for kids when they ask about this.1. Each time they do this the rockets are bigger than the last time. So where do they go from here ?
2. I must admit I like the "rust bucket" design
3. Was the drone killer shot luck or staged?
4. How old are these guys?
5. Highest altitude is the metric for winning, yet the designs have little to do with going high ...
6. Enthusiasm over rides all logic, engineering, design etc etc.
7. A pepperoni pizza
holy cow they go on tour ???? it's the demise of our societyThese guys are 30-something Youtube millionaires. They started in college with backyard basketball trick shots. Haven't "worked" a day since. Yeah, I'm jealous. And they're rock stars too.
https://dudeperfect.com/tour
What I understand from the video is that the drone owner and operator (Tyler) was trying to get as close as possible to get the best shot, without expecting to get hit. The rocket certaintly wasn't guided.I'm curious if they really hit the drone by accident or not.
Sandy.
It was posted yesterday. Disappointing that they cannot build a stable rocket.
Well LOC has made no secret of their involvement as the link in post #9 shows. As each Rocket Battle was filmed in Texas I know some of the other folks involved. I’ll leave it to them to speak up here if they care to. When I met with the producer they were looking for a location for Rocket Battle 2. Our club, DARS, debated whether or not to get involved and decided the optics of the final product is problematic, for reasons noted in this thread. When it comes to launch filming everything is planned, scripted, and choreographed. From a safety standpoint they are being advised by TOP MEN and they have deeper pockets than any NAR section or Tripoli prefecture. ‘Nuff said by me.Monetizing unstable rockets to an unknowledgeable audience gives the wrong impression of the hobby to the (m)asses. Whoever has the certifications for these launches (the "dudes" or behind the scenes morons) should have their certs stripped. Obviously no RSO amongst these dopes...
Certifications are not required to launch unless you're at a Tripoli/NAR sanctioned event...Monetizing unstable rockets to an unknowledgeable audience gives the wrong impression of the hobby to the (m)asses. Whoever has the certifications for these launches (the "dudes" or behind the scenes morons) should have their certs stripped. Obviously no RSO amongst these dopes...
Yep, rocketry comes to an end as often as the world does!It will be the end of rocketry as we know it.
Gets said every time there is a video of a launch where the people did not spend weeks agonizing over simulation results and doing Gregorian chants of the safety code.
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