[chbot] Pilots Assn. wants 1mw+ lasers banned

[Peter Ellens]

I'm considering getting a 40watt, for the laser cutter I want to build...




On 09/02/12 12:16, Chris Hellyar wrote:
> One assumes they are referring to hand-held lasers, not those built 
> into gear.
>
> Given that most Aircraft have laser-ring gyros in them now banning all 
> of them would be a problem for the airline industry as well.  :-)
>
> Anyone want to by an old-school HeNe laser tube and power supply 
> before they become illegal?
>
> Cheers, Me.
>
> On 09/02/12 00:36, Peter Ellens wrote:
>> Yes, thats really silly of them...
>>
>> laser cutters are a necessity in several industries, and most of 
>> those are very large and not that portable  (ie difficult to point up 
>> in a hurry)
>>
>> Not to mention the scientific community and their lasers.
>>
>> And the fact that DVD writers contain an easy to reuse 250mw red 
>> laser.... Are they going to ban those also??
>>
>> I say ban the pilots for being idiots.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 08/02/12 20:08, kerry at manukadesign.co.nz wrote:
>>> fyi. 
>>> http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6379757/Pilot-group-calls-for-laser-ban
>>>
>>> Kerry
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