Hackable, Linux-based flying drone can be controlled by smartphone

One problem exists with the SDK lincense,... It limits development on their proprietary flight control systems end to interactive gaming. No surveilance, no military or police applications.

How they would enforce that, I don't know,... but it's there. Also, from what I understand, web connectivity is turned off. It was apparently included on the prototype (no word on whether it will be returned in the future). Also, there is currently no recording video output, and a allegedly a proprietary video codec format...

I suppose they want to limit lawsuits based on its use as a domestic spying/stalking tool (so, limiting ability to take "paparazzi" pics of the MILF or young teenage hottie next door sunbathing in thier altogether), or being classified as an UAV (which requires special pilot licensing, in some jurisdications, and is only available to military personnel or civilians connected to the military).

The fact that this thing runs Linux is completely negated by the fact I would need to use one of the most restrictive handhelds known to man to control it. Open source the controller or at the very least compile some Android packages for it.

~Jeff

You'd think they'd have built it off of an iPod Maxi instead of Linux if they wanted an "iPhone Toy".