Drones coming to a sky near you as interest surges

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In Berkeley, Harrison and Oesterer spent more time tweaking wires and software than their drones spent in the air. Part of the reason was battery power: Their drones rely on the latest in lightweight laptop batteries to stay aloft but suck significantly more power. Still, both say would-be pilots don’t need degrees in computer science or electrical engineering to send drones skyward.

Said Oesterer: "It’s getting really close to plug-and-fly."

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Online:

DIY Drones: http://www.diydrones.com

EastBay RC: http://eastbay-rc.com

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