It is real. Check out http://www.fastcoexist.com/1678463/the-matternet-a-flying-autonomous-delive= ry-system-for-the-developing-world http://defense-update.com/tag/quadcopter I cannot find the link at this time but there is a plan to transport=20 four pound supply loads along the Amazon River. This scheme involves the=20 Quad auto docking along the way many times for a recharge cycle. A=20 fellow at my model airplane club has a device that supposedly will=20 return and land on the launch point if you turn off the remote control=20 transmitter. The system is on the market for less than $200. Quads flying in a swarm are also a reality. On 2/26/2013 1:42 AM, RussellMc wrote: > I'm reasonably sure it's real. > If not the whole overall thing is an elaborate hoax aimed at multimillion > dollar funding. > It would be easier to do the task than fake it :-). > > > > On 26 February 2013 18:26, John Gardner wrote: > >> My brother, also a Cold War survivor, suggests... >> >> ... Very impressive! I am only slightly suspicious that someone is >> >> having fun with their CG video editor, rather than with their quadcopter= .... --=20 John Ferrell W8CCW That which can be destroyed by the truth should be. P.C. HODGELL =20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .