Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Teachers voice concern over Thailand drone ban After the recent news that drones fitted with cameras will be banned in Thailand, science teachers in the country have expressed concern over the Transport Ministry’s new policy which will severely limit the use of drones, including drone operation in schools’ curriculums. Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-teachers-concerned-drone-ban/3576/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 A rather strange concern from science teachers , never heard of this being a problem from the science fraternity in the western news, generally they are either too busy teaching or arguing the case for more from the ever disappearing begging bowl , perhaps the Science teachers should engaged the students with more theory in the science lab instead of gallivanting about with drones , taking photo's of the new Sino China rail project. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 High speed trains but no drones. Drones are already being used for many jobs in the west, it's a very fast growing industry. Here they just ban them? Such wisdom from Colonel Blimp. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 [quote} .... including drone operation in schools’ curriculums. Given the current level of capability of Thai graduates, one might wonder what else is on the curriculum? Computer game playing, perhaps? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted January 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2015 A rather strange concern from science teachers , never heard of this being a problem from the science fraternity in the western news, generally they are either too busy teaching or arguing the case for more from the ever disappearing begging bowl , perhaps the Science teachers should engaged the students with more theory in the science lab instead of gallivanting about with drones , taking photo's of the new Sino China rail project. Really ? We estimate that 12% of an estimated $98 billion in cumulative global spending on aerial drones over the next decade will be for commercial purposes. http://www.businessinsider.com/the-market-for-commercial-drones-2014-2 It is about learning a skill which can be applied. You do not attain skill sets by only sitting in a classroom and listening to an instructor drone on. US Universities have active drone programs. The ban in Thailand will put them way behind the rest of the world. Once again, the iron fist is beating it's bearer silly 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 [quote} .... including drone operation in schools’ curriculums. Given the current level of capability of Thai graduates, one might wonder what else is on the curriculum? Computer game playing, perhaps? Posting to forums perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 And what benefit will the students get in learning to fly a drone fitted with a camera? will it be the same as spending millions on pads as before? drones fitted with cameras is an invasion of ones privacy, because fore sure the students will not be restricted to using it as a science project, besides that the camera can be substituted with other dangerous devices. if the so called science teachers want to experiment with drones, then they should be restricted to the school yard or sports field. and not in public places. And stop quoting America, this is Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 This is why they are being banned. http://m.therecord.com/news-story/5276874-white-house-drone-incident-occurs-amid-worries-over-their-use-as-terrorist-weapons/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DLock Posted January 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2015 And what benefit will the students get in learning to fly a drone fitted with a camera? will it be the same as spending millions on pads as before? drones fitted with cameras is an invasion of ones privacy, because fore sure the students will not be restricted to using it as a science project, besides that the camera can be substituted with other dangerous devices. if the so called science teachers want to experiment with drones, then they should be restricted to the school yard or sports field. and not in public places. And stop quoting America, this is Thailand. Clearly you know nothing about drones and what they can be used for. Drones used correctly do not invade anyone privacy anymore than a phone with a camera. They can be used for research, aerial photography, commercial videography...and fun. There is already big money for good drone pilots and the demand will only grow....in all countries. Thai's can benefit just like anyone else. Thailand would be better coming up with good regulations about flying near airports, public buildings, major roads, height restrictions rather than banning altogether. Spend a little time and understand what you are talking about before you make yourself look ever more dumber. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Question: If drones are RC ( radio controlled ) can't sensitive areas be protected from drones with cameras by jamming the frequencies used to control the drones? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 When I read the headlines, I thought they were talking about the drones that teach in the Thai schools. I was hoping they would ban them. Come to find out they are talking about the 'smart' drones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loles Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 A big storm in a small potty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 This is why they are being banned. http://m.therecord.com/news-story/5276874-white-house-drone-incident-occurs-amid-worries-over-their-use-as-terrorist-weapons/That's not why! They started talking about banning drones because the criminals are using them to smuggle illegal items into the prisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobe Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) Any schools wishing to have drones as part of the curriculum can contact the Thai space institute GISTDA at Sri Racha. They have programs including buliding and programming their own drones, aerial survey, high altitude balloons (startups for up to 90,000 feet altitude) and the support of one of the US major aerospace companies. They can even learn about controlling space craft as part of their curriculum and recently held a three day "hackathon" for students to design instruments to go on drones and balloons. Edited January 31, 2015 by crobe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 A rather strange concern from science teachers , never heard of this being a problem from the science fraternity in the western news, generally they are either too busy teaching or arguing the case for more from the ever disappearing begging bowl , perhaps the Science teachers should engaged the students with more theory in the science lab instead of gallivanting about with drones , taking photo's of the new Sino China rail project. Really ? We estimate that 12% of an estimated $98 billion in cumulative global spending on aerial drones over the next decade will be for commercial purposes. http://www.businessinsider.com/the-market-for-commercial-drones-2014-2 It is about learning a skill which can be applied. You do not attain skill sets by only sitting in a classroom and listening to an instructor drone on. US Universities have active drone programs. The ban in Thailand will put them way behind the rest of the world. Once again, the iron fist is beating it's bearer silly Indeed - you attain them by listening to an instructor on drone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Understandable concern. Without drones, most of their classrooms would be empty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Question: If drones are RC ( radio controlled ) can't sensitive areas be protected from drones with cameras by jamming the frequencies used to control the drones? Apparently in Texas they just use shotguns, cheaper, easier and more fun. My employer in Australia invested 100k in a drone, for filming coal mining blasting. If there is enough work for them they will pay for themselves very quickly. To think what it would cost to take the aerial photos and film using a helicopter or light plane, compared to a drone. I think they are the way of the future and should be explored and regulated but not banned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnThailandJohn Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 A rather strange concern from science teachers , never heard of this being a problem from the science fraternity in the western news, generally they are either too busy teaching or arguing the case for more from the ever disappearing begging bowl , perhaps the Science teachers should engaged the students with more theory in the science lab instead of gallivanting about with drones , taking photo's of the new Sino China rail project. A simple Google search would show you that drones are incredible teaching and scientific tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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