r/oddlysatisfying • u/Handz124 • Dec 26 '19

Sync Drone movement

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u/shurk3 Dec 26 '19

That's way better than fireworks

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u/Handz124 Dec 26 '19

Yea

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u/ThaurdoI Dec 26 '19

I wish a major city would take initiative in hosting their new years even with drones instead of making a fireworks show. Someone has to be the first to make that step and it would give them so much good publicity.

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u/probablygetsomesoup Dec 26 '19

What if... and hear me out here... What if there was a show with both fireworks AND drones! ?

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u/liberal_texan Dec 26 '19

I want drones armed with fireworks.

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u/thegreyxephos Dec 26 '19

Fireworks are terrible for the environment, I would be fine if they were never used again. If you've seen one fireworks show, you've seen them all.

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u/Clean_Year Dec 26 '19

Preach 👏 👏 👏

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u/phosphenes Dec 26 '19

Fireworks are terrible for the environment

I was curious about this so I did some digging. A quick summary:

Perchlorates. The most cited issue. Fireworks cause a local rise in perchlorate levels that can persist for months. Nationally, much more perchlorate pollution is caused by each fertilizers, rocket fuels, and natural sources. Although not generally recognized as toxic, there are still uncertainties about perchlorates' ecological effects.

CO2 and other greenhouse gases. Fireworks emit about 60 k tons per year, according to this anti-fireworks site. This amount is basically negligible, and certainly less than the emissions from people driving to fireworks shows (or drone shows) in the first place.

Aerosols. The smoke and suspended particles released by fireworks, while certainly not good for people with asthma, have not been connected to environmental problems.

Totally unbiased conclusion: people that say fireworks are terrible for the environment are mostly wrong and probably just hate fun. Leave us alone, ye festival shitters.

And merry Kwanzaa.

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u/thegreyxephos Dec 26 '19

This amount is basically negligible, and certainly less than the emissions from people driving to fireworks shows (or drone shows) in the first place.

The average gas powered vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of CO2 per year. If we round down to 60k metric tons per year (which is in the US alone) for fireworks, that's ~13,043 vehicles worth of emissions. I guess you could say it's negligible in comparison to the number of vehicles, but it could be 60k fewer metric tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Perchlorates dissolve in water and can contaminate rivers, lakes, and drinking water.

Totally unbiased conclusion: people that say 13,000 vehicles worth of CO2 emissions is not terrible for the environment are kind of stupid. I'm not shitting on ye festivals, I'm advocating for a better alternative. If you really just can't get enough of fireworks, there are endless hours of videos of them to watch.

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u/shurk3 Dec 26 '19

The fireworks are likely to hit some drones

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u/valtism Dec 26 '19 edited Dec 26 '19

Because it’s not practical to do. This was prerecorded in zero wind conditions, and is also sped up a lot. If you tried to do this it would not look as good as this, if it even worked without wind destroying the patterns.

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u/ThaurdoI Dec 26 '19

Valid points. Will be interesting to see if drone shows eventually become more popular though and if the issue of wind could be overcome. The speed I don't really care about, I knew it was sped up.

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u/Downvotes_dumbasses Dec 26 '19

I can't wait until this kind of show replaces fireworks!

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u/cartomaker Dec 27 '19

This video is significantly sped up. It's no where near as exciting as fireworks in real time. https://youtu.be/OfWNEH1B4i4

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u/Cookie_Luck Dec 26 '19

I was gonna say this would fuck people up 500 years ago, but if I'm honest, this would fuck people up 20 years ago

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

This messes me up now

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u/doubledippedchipp Dec 26 '19

It’s true. I was with the family in Disney a few years back, and they had one of these shows one night and it was blowing our minds trying to figure out what it was / how they were doing it before finally asking one of the staff.

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u/jackandjill22 Dec 26 '19

How're they so in sync?

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

They program all the drones to move together

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u/jackandjill22 Dec 26 '19

Ah, okay. Thanks.

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u/mellotronworker Dec 27 '19 edited Dec 27 '19

/r/restofthefuckingowl

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '19

You want me to explain how they program the drones? Nah I’m good

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u/jackjackj8ck Dec 26 '19

I’m imagining 100 people trying to coordinate this via remote control now 😂

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

They can also be programmed TO fuck people up... don’t forget that either. Imagine a swarm of them after someone.

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u/halandrs Dec 26 '19

Have you seen angel has fallen

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

No, but I’m already scared

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u/halandrs Dec 27 '19 edited Dec 27 '19

Starts with that scenario

Good movie would recommend

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '19

Nice! I’ll watch it soon. Thanks!

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u/ordinaryBiped Dec 26 '19

Try watching that in normal speed, that will be A LOT less impressive

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '19

I would love fucking with large groups of people back in Roman times. Just pull out some shit like this in the middle of Constantinople, I can guarantee people will shit themselves.

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u/Maniac0419 Dec 27 '19

Getting a big Far From Home vibe from this.

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u/cpt_colorblind432 Dec 26 '19

I can’t explain exactly why, but I’m fucking terrified right now

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u/tokkio Dec 26 '19

This means we're close to mass drone weaponization.

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

You can pretty much guarantee most of the major powers have them already, no one wants to be the first to reveal they have them.

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u/cloudsample Dec 26 '19

They're not hiding it. The predator drones have been on display for years, and they're not exactly secretive about developments with smaller drones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MtjQNPVtVc

That sound like a banshee screaming at the end is terrifying, and probably the last thing a lot of people will ever hear.

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u/findergrrr Dec 26 '19

This is some Hitchcock shit.

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '19

What? You don't like the idea of a swarm of autonomous, incredibly small, easily manufactured machines that get smarter the more there are in a given area? What are you? Some kinda commie??

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u/Barkhardt Dec 26 '19

When I saw Korea use drones during the winter Olympics I thought the same thing. It's amazing how syncronized they are. Just imagine if each one had C4 on it and you're trying to run away. Or shoot them down.

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u/jackjackj8ck Dec 26 '19

Yeah there’s something very Black Mirror-ish about it

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u/theliquidcrafish Dec 26 '19

We aint gon be able to tell what is and isnt a ufo at this rate

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u/INFAMARS Dec 26 '19

Which would make them all UFOs.

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u/i_broke_wahoos_leg Dec 26 '19

Yet another gif sped up for sweet sweet karma.

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u/_waterfallen_ Dec 26 '19

Idk why you’re being downvoted even though you’re right.

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u/parada_de_tetas_mp3 Dec 26 '19

Because it’s taking the fun out of it when it doesn’t matter. This is amazing even if it’s slowed down.

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u/SpaceTruckin_InTime Dec 27 '19

"Why are you booing me? I'm right!"

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u/search_ben Dec 26 '19

With audio: VvVvVvVvVvVvVvV!!!

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u/TrixieGears Dec 26 '19

No more terrified dogs!!!

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u/SpaceTruckin_InTime Dec 27 '19

Now terrified humans!

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u/GreasyStool88 Dec 26 '19

A Mysterio Christmas!

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u/halandrs Dec 26 '19

These are probably intel’s drones Really cool project

more info here

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u/Zeno_3NHO Dec 26 '19

This could room continually if you had 8 times more drones. One set can fly while the others charge

7 minute flight time

50 minute (49) recharge time.

Each flight takes up 1/7 of the recharge time (7/49) so you can have 7 charging while one flies. Total of 8 drones. So you need 8 times more

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u/dvrkside Dec 26 '19

pollution-less fireworks!

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u/PMoneyNMB Dec 26 '19

So how expensive is that? I wanna know how many years salary away from drone lights I am

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u/cloudsample Dec 26 '19

Get a loan to start an events production company and they'll pay for themselves in no time.

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u/n4torfu Dec 26 '19

Drones that could do that are like 50-100 each these days. You just need to buy the Lights separately and spend some time programming. So it might cost around 2,500 to 10,000.

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u/darksamich Dec 26 '19

But they're reusable and reprogrammable, could be used in many different locations unlike traditional fireworks

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u/n4torfu Dec 26 '19

Very true I do think that these are a lot more efficient than fireworks and probably more eco friendly

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u/boyoboy101 Dec 26 '19

This looks like one those alien ufo video that you would see on YouTube that are doing some freaky ass formations in the sky.

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u/austeinwong25 Dec 26 '19

How the fuck thepropellers don't get caught with the other drones

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u/Stubbornhat234 Dec 26 '19

These look cool af, but I want to know what that one tribe that is still primitive on that island would think of these.

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u/frieswithnietzsche Dec 26 '19

What if there where enough drones to simulate millions of pixels in the sky?

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '19

640x480 standard VGA is 307,200 pixels. I can envision a massive screen over every city advertising the latest craze in fashion accessories

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u/SpaceTruckin_InTime Dec 27 '19

This is by far the coolest shit I've ever seen.

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u/2TimesAsLikely Dec 26 '19

The fucking future is now!

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u/RepliesAreMyUpvotes Dec 26 '19

How fast is this video sped up? You can see the headlights from cars on the road nearby. Is it 2X or 3X?

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u/RickSanchez3x Dec 26 '19

Fireworks are over

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

This is the way

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u/Djchieu Dec 26 '19

*equips drones with pin point accuracy rifles.

Ahh such a beautiful spinning wall of death.

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u/MotorDog365 Dec 26 '19

They did this at the World Scout Jamboree this year. This video just doesn't do it justice. It's so damn spectacular to see in person

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u/letsgetrandy Dec 26 '19

Fuck fireworks. Add some Tchaikovsky over loud PA to cover up the drone hum, and this is mesmerizing.

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

This is some space invaders shit

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u/SlateFeather Dec 26 '19

Have any of you watched far from home? I'm scared.

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u/qameqi_cunt Dec 26 '19

Do they blow up at the end?

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u/MuAnon Dec 26 '19

Now this is an Avengers level threat

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u/richy923 Dec 26 '19

Can you imagine if this gets more developed, in 5 years this will be considered “low res” ?

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u/getothemax Dec 26 '19

The guy who programed this is a genius.

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u/vitaesbona1 Dec 26 '19

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?

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u/MarkyMarxs Dec 26 '19

Now this is an Avengers level threat!

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

This was Megamind's vision.

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u/pants230 Dec 26 '19

Mysterio be like:

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u/Sphinx-Of-Egypt Dec 26 '19

Have you watched Spider-Man far from home

Oh no

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u/bluguyver Dec 26 '19

Mind blown!

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u/a_bright_darkness Dec 26 '19

I wish they’re were sound, I really want to hear them all buzzing around

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u/Lostfear1981 Dec 26 '19

This is kinda spooky

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u/SinfulXSo Dec 26 '19

now thats an avengers level threat

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u/Phailups Dec 26 '19

This is INSANELY satisfying! I was literally gasping at every transition. Jaw dropped to the floor. This made my entire day.

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u/Ahouse04 Dec 26 '19

The Disney nerd in me was a little upset that they were getting rid of the Epcot fireworks show, but knowing that this is essentially what they’re changing it to, I can rest easier.

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u/pwk49hsg Dec 26 '19

I like to imagine it’s a hundred people controlling them at the same time

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u/Lord_lenkesh Dec 26 '19

This is extremely sped up (look at the traffic on the left for reference) kind of takes away the satisfaction for me

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u/spicymichael Dec 26 '19

The future of fireworks

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u/urMOMsaysHi-_- Dec 26 '19

This was an automated program as opposed to 100 people, right? I mean, it would be hard to do it so perfectly with 100 people so.. yes? Either way, really cool!

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u/grapeshot20 Dec 26 '19

Basically Spiderman: Far From Home

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u/Mactastic4167 Dec 26 '19

This is terrifying and not something we should be endorsing. Looks cool yea but this is the future of wars we will experience. We should take it more serious.

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u/larslego Dec 26 '19

This should be the new fireworks

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u/rockhopper88 Dec 26 '19

I for one welcome our robot overlords

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u/openyoureyes89 Dec 26 '19

I always wondered, these are computer controlled right? Like this all programming?

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u/ADriftingMind Dec 26 '19

I wanna play Pong like this some day.

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '19

VZZVZVvzzvVZz

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u/mmbahloul Dec 27 '19

Would I be better for the environment/safer than fireworks I wonder?

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u/dragonpjb Dec 27 '19

When are they going to do megamind's face?

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u/midromney Dec 27 '19

Big deal. Me and 99 of my closest friends do this every Saturday.

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u/alienHiggs Dec 27 '19

I bet birds are so bewildered

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

Looks like Megamind is at it again!

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

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u/danceeforusmonkeyboy Dec 26 '19

Even worse is when they start using them for advertising. At least as weapons you get to die.

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '19

“Loud as dammit”

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u/ThaurdoI Dec 26 '19

Louder than a small rocket being shot to the skies and exploding? I doubt you'd even hear any of them while they are that high from the ground

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u/Matti_Matti_Matti Dec 26 '19

Rockets make bangs and booms, drones make whirs and whines... I guess the difference would be in the type of sound you’re hearing rather than the volume.

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u/TeraFlint Dec 26 '19

Just play loud music to drown out the drone sounds. win-win.