Drones to be used for hiker resupply

[Vegan.Hiker]

This is just bizarre. I'm not sure what to make of this. I know some of you have strong feelings about drones.

http://sectionhiker.com/air-drop-airborne-drone-resupply-service-on-appalachian-trail/

 

[Aldaron]

I think: reason #457 that I no longer want to hike the Appalachian Trail.

 

[Vegan.Hiker]

I think: reason #457 that I no longer want to hike the Appalachian Trail.

The article states that this isn't just rolling out in the AT but also the CDT and PCT next year. The only reason the article focuses on the AT is because article is from an east coast blog.

 

[IntrepidXJ]

April fools

 

[Vegan.Hiker]

Oh crap is this really a joke?

Edit: I fell for that one big time. I feel like such a dum dum!

 

[Nick]

BWahahahahahaha!!

 

[DrNed]

That's funny! Sounds legit too.

 

[Bob]

hahahahahhahaha........ I saw the last line right off........

 

[Dave]

Don't even have to click through to know it's fake. The idea wouldn't pass muster with the FAA.