New MacDev Marker: Tactical Drone

[James]

After almost a year of R&D MACDEV are proud to announce a new marker that will expand the company into new boundaries!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/Side-view500.jpg

The Tactical Drone is designed from the ground up for the scenario player who wants performance at a reasonable price, this is not a sear tripper! the gun is quiet, smooth and very efficient. there is no cast or cheap plastic parts, the body and frame is machined from solid billet and annodised in a satin black dust.

New pat pending drivetrain allows for easy access with only one moving part to service. The new gladiator has also undergone a major overhaul to give unmatched flow and recharge, this is now also the easiest reg to feild strip for service and incorporates an inline filter to reduce an chance of debri entering the system and causing problems.

The platform allows for almost limitless possibilities of add ons for the player who wants bolt on options.

please visit www.macdev.net for more info and pics.

[eddahenry]

New MacDev Marker: Tactical Drone

For years now MacDev have made high end markers for use in tournament paintball. The designers at MacDev have now made a new marker specifically designed for use in scenario paintball.

Construction

The Drone is CNC machined from solid Aluminium billets, without castings or cheap plastic parts, you will receive the same quality expected from MacDev high end tournament markers.

Pneumatic Drive

The Tactical Drone is based on a simplified, valveless version of the popular Droid marker of 2008, however it has enough changes to the drive system to make it a new design in its own right.

The pneumatic drive is fed by the next generation of inline regulator, the new Gladiator RX2. The new inline boasts industry leading flow, recharge, reliability and ease of maintenance.

Electronics

The board inside the Drone is based on the Cyborg RX electronic platform, however programming and feedback is achieved via a chameleon LED housed in the rear of the grip frame. A powerful microprocessor achieves lightning fast firing response and allows the user to access fire modes and select fire options.

Limitless Potential

Add-ons for the Drone will give almost limitless combinations and customisation to your marker, the Drone is the perfect platform for your ideal scenario machine-gun.

Key Specifications

Length,Width, Height (with Barrel) 475mm/225mm/45mm Power 9V Alkaline
Weight (with Barrel/no Barrel) 1056g/961g Barrel Thread AutoCocker
Propellant Compressed Air/N2 Included Barrel 12" 0.693 bore
Air Efficiency 1400+ rounds per 68/4500psi

The Tactical Drone is tentatively set for release at the end of July 2009.

For those interested There will be a fat dude in camos at Camden paintball this sunday showing it off
Come down and check it out
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/Side-view500.jpg

mods maybe we can join these two threads together on the drone?

we are looking at a retail of $799 for the base drone, there will be bolt ons such as 1/2 and full picatinny rail shrouds and extensions too allow longer shrouds and many other things!the RX cyborg OLED board will drop straight in and the grips just need to be changed to allow the OLED to shine through the window.

jewbag this is a new drivetrain based on the droid patent but much simpler to give you a reliable, robust drivetrain that is very simple to work on.

we have recieved heaps of calls on this gun today cant wait to start shipping! glad to see the excitement building, its hard keeping all these secret stuff to ourselves sometimes i feel like i will burst!
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns005.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns006.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns008.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns009.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns010.jpg
And with shroud removed
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns011.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns012.jpg

[russ]

Nice work the dirty bush ballers will go nuts for a marker like this, excpecially when it's made here and easy to get hold of.

[TOSSA]

I WANT ONE :clap::clap::angel::angel:

WHATS THE COST

GOING TO DO STOCKS ASWELL ??

[russ]

You have been busy James, well done Macdev another great Aussie product.

[Rory]

so is it a droid with some clip on body kits? what are the internals of it?

[russ]

ohh and before all the other knuckle heads say it .....

Needs more milling....

[russ]

You will find it's not a driod with clip on parts, far from it.
Has it's own new designed drivetrain and they are saying in the states these are half the price so will wait to see the cost.

[SPOOK_42]

finally the plight of aussie bushballers has been answered good on you macdev cant wait for it and the price:lol::respekt:

[TOSSA]

ohh and before all the other knuckle heads say it .....

Needs more milling....

:lol::lol:what about camo :lol::lol:

[Duck!]

Keen to give one a go :evil

[Albatross]

http://www.macdev.net/images/News/Side-view500.jpg

Good to see Macdev doing something for the bushballers.

A rugged, efficient and reliable Australian-made gat will definitely be worth a look.

[Duck!]

http://www.macdev.net/images/News/Side-view500.jpg

Good to see Macdev doing something for the bushballers.

Ditto :yes:

[Kyle]

sweet
want one!!

[Ben]

looks good, will be interesting to see how it shoots.

[Ben]

from what i hear, should be interesting.

[liveandie]

Wonder what extra goodies are gonna come to add on to the gun
body kit maybe?

[-TB-]

looks good, will be interesting to see how it shoots.
x2... Any footage going to be taken at the demo Edda?

[Ben]

You will find it's not a driod with clip on parts, far from it.
Has it's own new designed drivetrain and they are saying in the states these are half the price so will wait to see the cost.

qft - indeed its going to be very interesting to see when it hits the market.

[JSC_Liason_neo]

dam, just got a 08 ego, time for a new marker again

need some RL pics

[eddahenry]

x2... Any footage going to be taken at the demo Edda?
Will do mate

dam, just got a 08 ego, time for a new marker again

need some RL pics
Ok But mine is Upped im running the optional Shift barrel and RX OLED board
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns005.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns006.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns008.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns009.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns010.jpg
And with shroud removed
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns011.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/blitzguns012.jpg

[James]

mods maybe we can join these two threads together on the drone?

we are looking at a retail of $799 for the base drone, there will be bolt ons such as 1/2 and full picatinny rail shrouds and extensions too allow longer shrouds and many other things!the RX cyborg OLED board will drop straight in and the grips just need to be changed to allow the OLED to shine through the window.

jewbag this is a new drivetrain based on the droid patent but much simpler to give you a reliable, robust drivetrain that is very simple to work on.

we have recieved heaps of calls on this gun today cant wait to start shipping! glad to see the excitement building, its hard keeping all these secret stuff to ourselves sometimes i feel like i will burst!

[JSC_Liason_neo]

Would MacDev be comming out with a stock/mods?
What other colour options would they be?

[James]

stock add ons will be available right after the gun starts shipping, the Drone will only be available in black to start off with.

[Sundra]

Well I just pre ordered a few of these for our field, they look great and I think the Bush ballers will love em. :thumbsup:

[Royale]

WANT.

(au pricing?)

[JSC_Liason_neo]

What style are the rails, Weaver?

[eddahenry]

picatinny

[SwAmP tHiNg]

Wonder what extra goodies are gonna come to add on to the gun
body kit maybe?

now why would you want to ruin a nice marker like this with a body kit??
if you wanna shoot m-16's join an army, if you wanna shoot ak's, move to africa

[Manny]

I want one I want one I want one, bring on the German mods for the Drone like Schnitzel launcher and beerglass holder!

[Greg.C]

needs more milling

[SwAmP tHiNg]

needs more milling

old!!!!

[Crusader]

I want one I want one I want one, bring on the German mods for the Drone like Schnitzel launcher and beerglass holder!

Or the ever popular Jew detector!

http://www.serenadawn.com/Alien-Motiontracker.jpg
http://colonialmarines.wikispaces.com/file/view/track1.jpg

[Blobby]

you dont need a detector to find jewbag.....just listen and you will hear him...

[Crusader]

On a more serious note...

It looks like a droid had sex with a tippmann!

[pballer911]

Love it love it love it!!!!

Well done Macdev!!!!!! Thanks James, Bourke and Dianne - about time!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see this thing in the person - pictures look mad I'm sure it will look a lot sexier in person.

Looking forward to shooting this baby on Sunday!!!!

Team Commandos are droooooling Edda!!

Being the team captain I get to shoot it first:armed::armed:

[liveandie]

The true question now is
whats it gonna cost?
if i had to take a stab it would say about $650 or so

does anyone know the cost of it????

[webby]

mods maybe we can join these two threads together on the drone?

we are looking at a retail of $799 for the base drone, there will be bolt ons such as 1/2 and full picatinny rail shrouds and extensions too allow longer shrouds and many other things!the RX cyborg OLED board will drop straight in and the grips just need to be changed to allow the OLED to shine through the window.

jewbag this is a new drivetrain based on the droid patent but much simpler to give you a reliable, robust drivetrain that is very simple to work on.

we have recieved heaps of calls on this gun today cant wait to start shipping! glad to see the excitement building, its hard keeping all these secret stuff to ourselves sometimes i feel like i will burst!


The true question now is
whats it gonna cost?
if i had to take a stab it would say about $650 or so

does anyone know the cost of it????


the question was allready asked and answered

[lump_a_charcoal]

A trigger guard that big is wasted on dirty bushballers!

Seriously, well done - It looks terrific! Way to give the Aussie bushballers another option!

Every field in Australia will want these! No, wait...

[SwAmP tHiNg]

A trigger guard that big is wasted on dirty bushballers!

Seriously, well done - It looks terrific! Way to give the Aussie bushballers another option!

Every field in Australia will want these! No, wait...

always need a big trigger guard, especially when you have paws instead of fingers

[JSC_Liason_neo]

A trigger guard that big is wasted on dirty bushballers!

bushballers still need to shoot ropes, eg when the other person wont call themselve out :yes:
or to lay cover for myself to do a suicide run

Another question how would the Drone compare to the Etek 2, they are both around the same price and weight?

[Andi]

The true question now is
whats it gonna cost?
if i had to take a stab it would say about $650 or so

does anyone know the cost of it????

PLEASE read previous posts, before just posting aimlessly. Seriously that question was answered 3 times already that I saw, and I only skim-read.....


On a more serious note...

It looks like a droid had sex with a tippmann!

No, looks like a droid and the AGD tac-one made a baby

[Rory]

Or the ever popular Jew detector!

http://www.serenadawn.com/Alien-Motiontracker.jpg
http://colonialmarines.wikispaces.com/file/view/track1.jpg


you dont need a detector to find jewbag.....just listen and you will hear him...

dont need a detector... if you spin a dradle i magically appear...

good to see you guys are diversifying into the bushball market... just be careful to not make it look like any real gun otherwise there will be more lawyers fees!

[Vermin]

Not a bad marker

[Vermin]

Prefer a DM9

[kaizer]

blasted one of these babies 2day, super quiet man, felt like my droid, bushballers get ready to be happy!!!

[fastjetjockey]

Prefer a DM9

Apples and oranges. They're both fruit, except one has a non-edible skin and is much more acidic.

[Frodo]

Yeah if you can find a DM9 for 600 Usd, Plus a dm9 and this are not exactly aimed at the same type of player.

[D1rt13rS4nch3z]

This thing was light enough that you could probably get away with using it on the sup air field as well!
Sweet looking marker! :)

[liveandie]

Anyone in Melbourne has there hands on one
i want to see

also for the love of God someone who owns/ has access put some good pics up
because the standard pic is very dull

[wezzel 11]

Anyone in Melbourne has there hands on one
i want to see

also for the love of God someone who owns/ has access put some good pics up
because the standard pic is very dull

First page, Edda, has done it.

[webby]

Anyone in Melbourne has there hands on one
i want to see

also for the love of God someone who owns/ has access put some good pics up
because the standard pic is very dull

lessons on forum ettiquette

step 1. read previous post's
step 2. think:confused:
step 3. write your post

this should help :lol:

[pballer911]

blasted one of these babies 2day, super quiet man, felt like my droid, bushballers get ready to be happy!!!

Yeah I'm with you there Kaizer!!!! I didn't get to shoot it cause the line was too long............:lol: anyway from what I saw from the side line much like the Droid felt like one on the hand too, and very light!!!

Can't wait to see the first Blinged-out Drone!!!! Stock and all; that would be MAD!!! wonder if the Americans would attach fake mags on it too:yes:

Well done Macdev!!!!

[James]

get in line earlier next time ;)

we might send two out next time for players to touch and feel.

[liveandie]

lessons on forum ettiquette

step 1. read previous post's
step 2. think:confused:
step 3. write your post

this should help :lol:

I did read the posts before, but the PC i was on which was at my work had blocked the photos so i didnt see them,

Sheeesh.......

[liveandie]

Can't wait to see the first Blinged-out Drone!!!! Stock and all; that would be MAD!!! wonder if the Americans would attach fake mags on it too:yes:

Well done Macdev!!!!



http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3340/41060797.png


YOU asked for it
and i was bored:lol::lol:

[Neil]

Be aware that "dummy" magazines on paintball guns are not allowed by the Victorian code of practice...

[JSC_Liason_neo]

im sure we can change it to Mars/snickers bar mag

[liveandie]

Be aware that "dummy" magazines on paintball guns are not allowed by the Victorian code of practice...

yeah that is a fact
and in all true fact there is no real reason for one anyway it does nothing nothing:lol:

[kaizer]

yeah that is a fact
and in all true fact there is no real reason for one anyway it does nothing nothing:lol:

looks sweet though lol and who gives a crap about rules in vic, the swine flu infected vermin will all be dead soon and im gonna run through the city with a big fat mag mod on my kit shooting dead vics (ians bj and crispy excepted)with red paint, what gun mods i jerk off about in the comfort of my own home (or urs rooster ) is up 2 me, i dont give a fuk what state im in (usually a state of confusion)... ok thats my rant, well done macdev!

[Neil]

LOl...Kaizer...Im immune to swine flu so I will be here shooting back at you...oh, and whatever medication you're on...lower the dose dude... :rofl:

[BalaMatt]

I have read the expected price to be $799.

Is this the price in Australia?:thumbsup: or US?:thumbsdow

Can anyone confirm?

Thanks

[SwAmP tHiNg]

LOl...Kaizer...Im immune to swine flu so I will be here shooting back at you...oh, and whatever medication you're on...lower the dose dude... :rofl:

skip lowering the dose, send some of it here, there are some who can do with an OD to help!!!

[eddahenry]

I have read the expected price to be $799.

Is this the price in Australia?:thumbsup: or US?:thumbsdow

Can anyone confirm?

Thanks

$799.00 Inc GST in Australia
but ring macdev and pre order to save a few pennies :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[SwAmP tHiNg]

any idea if this marker made it to OK d-day??
would be a great launch if it did :thumbsup:

[liveandie]

Even thou its not a droid with some rails and a paint job
still seems like it
whats next ???
Ego make something like that as well...

[moshoo]

Even thou its not a droid with some rails and a paint job
still seems like it
whats next ???
Ego make something like that as well...

Shut Up! :hammer:

(and Ego dont make guns.... Planet Eclipse make Egos...?!?!?)
(You went from approving it (which is valuable, from a reputabel source like yourself...) to bagging it?... Make your mind up)

[mattyboy]

Is there possibly a way for a mod to need to check each of his posts before they come up on the forum?

Marker looks good.

[JSC_Liason_neo]

Is the barrel 1 or 2 piece, if so 2 piece is it a shaft with a 12" front or a matchstick with 12" front?
Is the board able to be flashed to the updated tadao software?
How is the feed neck attached, can the Specops Longbow system be use/top loading mag systems

[kaizer]

Even thou its not a droid with some rails and a paint job
still seems like it
whats next ???
Ego make something like that as well...

macdev is an all AUSSIE company doing the best they can for AUSSIE bushballers and paintball WORLWIDE in general:respekt: where else in this land of ours can u go straight to the man. for service, advice and aftermarket products where the guy ur talking to designed and made the product in question?? i have peronally used this product:yes: and its way above anything i've seen on the bushball market and i own 2 Droids an RX and a PL X-Fighter cyborg, so i know macdev products back 2 front and this thing is not just a ''droid with rails and a paint job'' lol, its a bushballers wet fukkin dream dude... and who really gives a rats ass what ''Ego'' r making, whoever ''Ego'' is :bundy::lol: ur a funny guy

[lump_a_charcoal]

You just got Kai'd.

[liveandie]

Shut Up! :hammer:

(and Ego dont make guns.... Planet Eclipse make Egos...?!?!?)
(You went from approving it (which is valuable, from a reputabel source like yourself...) to bagging it?... Make your mind up)

I am not bagging it i am just saying it does look like a tounry maker
and just wonder if any other company is going to try do the same as macdev and make High end bushball markers


and the part i said about the Ego made by Planet Eclipse
Is if you look at the new Cybrog RX and the new Ego marker they look very alike
meaning they are taking the same design type as it works the best

So i had on my mind what what the Ego look like as a Bush gun
that is all

[Ben]

any idea if this marker made it to OK d-day??
would be a great launch if it did :thumbsup:

It did not make it to d-day... I know this for a fact.

[russ]

I am not bagging it i am just saying it does look like a tounry maker
and just wonder if any other company is going to try do the same as macdev and make High end bushball markers


and the part i said about the Ego made by Planet Eclipse
Is if you look at the new Cybrog RX and the new Ego marker they look very alike
meaning they are taking the same design type as it works the best

So i had on my mind what what the Ego look like as a Bush gun
that is all

Sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......... do you even read the crap you write?
Has Macdev even said this is a high end gun or are you just assuming ...again.
If you wan't to know if PE are going to make one get on there web site and ask them as i am sure non of them read Bills.
It's all been said before so your not letting us in on any secrets...there is not much more can be milled from a gun so of course they will look simular.
This gun is designed to be low cost low maintanence that is very upgradable if you have the spare cash ie. add ons for the rails, upgrade from leds to oled.
But the point is you get a great marker thats is going to be able to keep up with the baller who has a budget, and can also style it to look more milsim than the other modern tourney markers.
So in closing ......stop posting ....now....

[fastjetjockey]

Edda, you should post those pics of the Drone with stock etc, that made an appearance on PBNation...

[SwAmP tHiNg]

It did not make it to d-day... I know this for a fact.

pitty
:cry:
would have been a good launch platform to debut

[JSC_Liason_neo]

We have been, (Australian's) have been shot down in many of your bushball markers, eg TM7,SP1, SP8, etc and now X7 and A5 need to be shipped as different models MM1000/CFM just to get them into the country

Good on MacDev for bring bushballers another option. As many bushballers are moving to electro/torney markers, easy on paint more efficent, lighter. The Driod give us all this + the name of MacDev, made in Australia and if there are any issues you can ring up the guys that made your gat. Now how about that

[webby]

macdev is an all AUSSIE company doing the best they can for AUSSIE bushballers and paintball WORLWIDE in general:respekt: where else in this land of ours can u go straight to the man. for service, advice and aftermarket products where the guy ur talking to designed and made the product in question?? i have peronally used this product:yes: and its way above anything i've seen on the bushball market and i own 2 Droids an RX and a PL X-Fighter cyborg, so i know macdev products back 2 front and this thing is not just a ''droid with rails and a paint job'' lol, its a bushballers wet fukkin dream dude... and who really gives a rats ass what ''Ego'' r making, whoever ''Ego'' is :bundy::lol: ur a funny guy


i vote kaizer to be the new pr man for macdev :bow::respekt:

[Crusader]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/IMG00033-20090525-1455.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/IMG00032-20090525-1454.jpg

[ausheli]

Ok, i have just caressed and fondled one of these, and HELL YEAH, GIMME GIMME GIMME :clap::thumbsup::armed: well done Macdev, a suitable side kick for my droid :armed:

[webby]

I am not bagging it i am just saying it does look like a tounry maker
and just wonder if any other company is going to try do the same as macdev and make High end bushball markers


and the part i said about the Ego made by Planet Eclipse
Is if you look at the new Cybrog RX and the new Ego marker they look very alike
meaning they are taking the same design type as it works the best

So i had on my mind what what the Ego look like as a Bush gun
that is all

remember step 1, 2 and 3 no

i translated it to brail for you

where would the comedy be without you livendie:lol:

[Toolman67]

Neil, hoping you ordered some.....

TM

[sollars]

so how much is it gonna be?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::l ol: i really want one though

[russ]

so how much is it gonna be?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::l ol: i really want one though

Do you guy read the complete thread or just the last post?...stop being so lazy and relying on others to answer your questions and either read or use the search function.

[spice]

Do you guy read the complete thread or just the last post?...stop being so lazy and relying on others to answer your questions and either read or use the search function.

I think someone went fishing and caught a Russ.. I'd throw it back.. doesn't taste good and its undersize.. :lol::p

[liveandie]

I think someone went fishing and caught a Russ.. I'd throw it back.. doesn't taste good and its undersize.. :lol::p

undersize????? hahaha naaa
he is like a catfish good size
but tastes like crap

[liveandie]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/IMG00033-20090525-1455.jpg


Russ and others whom have been up my ass for what i said about it been a tounry gun with a paint job

come on
you do have to agree they could have thought of something that would work better as a backstock then that.

[moshoo]

undersize????? hahaha naaa
he is like a catfish good size
but tastes like crap


lessons on forum ettiquette

step 1. read previous post's
step 2. think:confused:
step 3. write your post

this should help :lol:

ffs.... Wont you take a hint.

[BalaMatt]

Russ and others whom have been up my ass for what i said about it been a tounry gun with a paint job

come on
you do have to agree they could have thought of something that would work better as a backstock then that.

Correct me if I'm wrong buy that stock is a T2W air-thru from SpecOps. Therefore not a MacDev design. So therefore a moot point about their design creativity.

[liveandie]

ffs.... Wont you take a hint.

:hammer:

:evil:whip:

[liveandie]

Correct me if I'm wrong buy that stock is a T2W air-thru from SpecOps. Therefore not a MacDev design. So therefore a moot point about their design creativity.

I know but to have a back stock has to be attached via the asa
which is a bit "meh" better if you could attach on the back like on the tippmans

[Crusader]

Those bolt on parts aren't MacDev parts. It does go to show that the marker is compatible with currently available accessories...

MacDev will be releasing its own line of bolt on accessories as James has stated.

[moshoo]

I know but to have a back stock has to be attached via the asa
which is a bit "meh" better if you could attach on the back like on the tippmans

So, your saying they should come up with something original.... but use tippmanns already-in-use (thus un-original) design... :confused:

[liveandie]

So, your saying they should come up with something original.... but use tippmanns already-in-use (thus un-original) design... :confused:

what i mean with the backstock is the way it is attached
why i siad tippman is with them its attached at the back end of the marker not on the asa

get what i mean

[Blair]

hahaha looks great if thats want your into :)

[moshoo]

what i mean with the backstock is the way it is attached
why i siad tippman is with them its attached at the back end of the marker not on the asa

get what i mean

The stock is connected to the grip... the asa has nothing to do with anything here.

Please STFU.

[liveandie]

The stock is connected to the grip... the asa has nothing to do with anything here.

Please STFU.

"he stock is connected to the grip."
NAAA DAAA

between the asa and the handle

shheeeesh think latterly

oh whatever i goona give up

peace out :sleep:

[Valdor1]

what i mean with the backstock is the way it is attached
why i siad tippman is with them its attached at the back end of the marker not on the asa

get what i mean

I dont think any1 understands wot you mean.:no:

[lump_a_charcoal]

"he stock is connected to the grip."
NAAA DAAA

between the asa and the handle

shheeeesh think latterly

oh whatever i goona give up

peace out :sleep:


Jesus, how did you get a computer into your room? I thought Asylums had tighter security...

Anyway, the grip is the same as the "handle", it is just that grip is the proper term.
The stock is not a Macdev product, the gun is.
Why would they design a new way of mounting accessories when all the stocks mount the same way?
You really are adding nothing to this thread, except amusement, wonder and idiocy.

Go find a shovel and bury your head.

[webby]

"he stock is connected to the grip."
NAAA DAAA

between the asa and the handle

shheeeesh think latterly

oh whatever i goona give up

peace out :sleep:

thanks for coming to the party please collect your lollie bag on the way out the door

[Royale]

lulzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

You guys are on a hate trip, BAD.

Liveandie:-

The pictures of the Drone you see do not have Macdev accessories installed. The stock you see is a spec ops stock that can attach to most current electro tourney markers via the underside of the grip frame (where the ASA usually sits)

I haven't read anything to the contrary yet but an "official Macdev stock" may still attach to the REAR of the BODY like normal tippmann stocks. We won't know yet until Macdev officially release the marker and it's parts. (Or someone from Macdev confirms/denies.

You dudes, that's the distinction he was making.

The A5 here, the stock attaches to the rear of the body:-
http://www.freewebs.com/nerdep3/DSC03109.JPG

liveandie was "meh" at the fact that this stock attaches to the underside of the grip frame where the asa is:-
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/IMG00033-20090525-1455.jpg

But like I said liveandie, until macdev release more parts, we won't know how their stocks will attach, so just be patient.

To everyone else, that was his point. Maybe his typed english ain't the best, but it's understandable. Get over it please.

But if you dudes don't understand what i've typed then I can put it into piecharts and bargraphs to make it easier.

[lump_a_charcoal]

Someone say Pie?

[Crusader]

But if you dudes don't understand what i've typed then I can put it into piecharts and bargraphs to make it easier.

Can you? Plz do

[lump_a_charcoal]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/lump_a_charcoal/128895875643021735.png

[russ]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/lump_a_charcoal/128895875643021735.png

That's a huge green bit just for Royale?

[Damo]

ok guys, lets keep it on topic, if you want to bash liveandie, create a "bash liveandie thread" in spam arena :thumbsup:


anymore off topic posts will be deleted and users issued with infractions. :yes:

[lump_a_charcoal]

Back on topic (just for Omad) -

Any vids of it in action yet?

[kaizer]

at the end of the day my vote goes brilliant gun, and an awesome thread with an idiot and a pie chart... thats all i really need in life (throw in a good woman or 3), a good gun to blast fools with and a right fool to get a good laugh out of with about 30 of my mates, big ups macdev and liveandie, another good day above ground me thinks.... lifes good hey boys hahaha!!

[lump_a_charcoal]

Lol - Kai got a pie high. KTHXBAI.

[liveandie]

lulzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

You guys are on a hate trip, BAD.

Liveandie:-

The pictures of the Drone you see do not have Macdev accessories installed. The stock you see is a spec ops stock that can attach to most current electro tourney markers via the underside of the grip frame (where the ASA usually sits)

I haven't read anything to the contrary yet but an "official Macdev stock" may still attach to the REAR of the BODY like normal tippmann stocks. We won't know yet until Macdev officially release the marker and it's parts. (Or someone from Macdev confirms/denies.

You dudes, that's the distinction he was making.

The A5 here, the stock attaches to the rear of the body:-
http://www.freewebs.com/nerdep3/DSC03109.JPG

liveandie was "meh" at the fact that this stock attaches to the underside of the grip frame where the asa is:-
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/IMG00033-20090525-1455.jpg

But like I said liveandie, until macdev release more parts, we won't know how their stocks will attach, so just be patient.

To everyone else, that was his point. Maybe his typed english ain't the best, but it's understandable. Get over it please.

But if you dudes don't understand what i've typed then I can put it into piecharts and bargraphs to make it easier.


I have to buy you a beer :thumbsup:

[CroC]

Hmmmm that looks alright with the Q-Loader feeder on top. I wasn't a total fan of the shape at first but its growing on me.
Nice job!

[Neil]

Mine is on order :yes:

[pballer911]

get in line earlier next time ;)

we might send two out next time for players to touch and feel.

Yeah I was there first then everyone was pushing and found myself on the side line:lol::lol:

No I did get go eventually - SICK Marker James! Team Commandos will be trading the old 07 Cyborg's very soon I Hope!! we only got the Cyborgs early this year.........

[pballer911]

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3340/41060797.png


YOU asked for it
and i was bored:lol::lol:

Nice Photoshop Job man!!!!! I'd like to see someone do that in real life!!!!

[liveandie]

USA VERION 2
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3340/41060797.png

AUSSIE VERION 2
with flatline barrel and backstock
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5953/dorne2.png


What do people think??

[russ]

USA VERION 2
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3340/41060797.png

AUSSIE VERION 2
with flatline barrel and backstock
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5953/dorne2.png


What do people think??

I think you should stop posting, learn to photo shop and ask you mum to proof read your posts.....
1st the mag is way to close to the trigger (and illegal)
2nd air wont go around corners
3rd you don't even need a asa as it's a air thru stock
4th collapsable stock (illegal)
5th that's not a flatline barrel

:no:

[sollars]

isn't that the tippmann 98 flatline, just way outta proportion over the stock barrel, it obviously wouldn't work, logically anyways..... but the thought that counts? anyways, maybe we should stop picking on liveandie, and maybe he should think about his posts them post them(yes i know its been said earlier, but positive reinforcement helps hey)......

[Flippa89]

No Kyle, not before me!!!

[Rainman]

Great looking gat
Has Flip and Flop had a kid and named it Flippa?

[JSC_Liason_neo]

USA VERION 2
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3340/41060797.png

What do people think??

whats the point of the top scope/red eye the hopper will be in the way

also please make photoshop pics scaled


Yes i have a T2W and Warp feed and i have no problem using it

[pballer911]

I think you should stop posting, learn to photo shop and ask you mum to proof read your posts.....
1st the mag is way to close to the trigger (and illegal)
2nd air wont go around corners
3rd you don't even need a asa as it's a air thru stock
4th collapsable stock (illegal)
5th that's not a flatline barrel

:no:

Nothing wrong with being creative mate!!!!!!! Love the photoshop job what ever everyone says:bow:

I'm sure we'll see some crazy blinged out Drone out on the field very soon - I've even got an idea for mine when I get one!!!!!!!!! B5 shroud maybe!:thumbsup:

[JSC_Liason_neo]

so like a P90 mod for the ion, that what your thinking

[Souse]

I think you should stop posting, learn to photo shop and ask you mum to proof read your posts.....
1st the mag is way to close to the trigger (and illegal)
2nd air wont go around corners
3rd you don't even need a asa as it's a air thru stock
4th collapsable stock (illegal)
5th that's not a flatline barrel

:no:

nothing wrong with people trying to be creative

[Royale]

lol it's a couple of photoshop jobs.....some liberties can be taken.

http://i54.servimg.com/u/f54/11/74/63/27/shoppe10.jpg

Edit: Souse beat me to it ^^

Those that have tried the marker, what was the weight like relative to a Droid?

[kaizer]

yeah dude it was pretty light, i dont think u and i have ever met in person but those who know me know when it comes to actually knowing fukall about the gats i'm usless, i have absolutly no idea how they work or what the dif is, only the spool and the stacked look dif, thats as far as i know. I own a couple of droids and a couple of cyborgs and i couldnt tell u one single thing about how they work, what im trying to say is i wouldnt have a clue exactly how heavy it is in grams but i think it weighed just a bit more that the droid, it had zero kick and the thing that i liked most was it was sooo quiet, great for any type of bushball, stealth sniper action or explosive entry into the fort, the rate of fire was as good as anything i've seen and very acurate, i was very impressed with it.:armed:

[Katipo-Spike]

Lol Russ is to old to understand photoshop :rofl:

And yeah... Kaizer's gun know how is about as good as his acting

[eddahenry]

Ok i can vouch for Kaizers GunDumbness
1. Edda my gun is chopping bad , Are the eyes off Kai ,,, Eyes (stupid look on his face ) you think im a nerd or something.
2. Edda my gun is leaking from the front grip thing ,, you mean reg ,,, yeh what ever but its leaking,, ok let me have a look,, Kai wheres the Oring that was on here,,, it had a split so i took it off ,,, You dint happen to think that that Oring Might need to be there Kai,,,, YEh YEh what ever edda.
3. Edda Make my gun go RAHHHHHHHHh ,,, WTF Kai whats Rahhhhh,,,, you know when i get on it and its fast it gos RAHHHHHHH,,, Oh you want me to adjust the trigger for you ,,,,, YEH what ever edda just make it go RAHHHHHHH.

So yeh Kai has no Idear but he know what he likes and i had to smack him in the head with a pod to get it off him

[James]

we are looking to release a kaizer signiture series gun next season for all the dummies. all screws and adjustment are super glued, the gun must be returned to the fatory for a battery replacement.


im sure he will still find a way to screw it!

[Vladimir]

we are looking to release a kaizer signiture series gun next season for all the dummies. all screws and adjustment are super glued, the gun must be returned to the fatory for a battery replacement.


im sure he will still find a way to screw it!
Just plasti-coat the whole thing.

Looks very nice by the way.

[lump_a_charcoal]

we are looking to release a kaizer signiture series gun next season for all the dummies. all screws and adjustment are super glued, the gun must be returned to the fatory for a battery replacement.


im sure he will still find a way to screw it!

He'll just get it drunk, then f**k it.

[Warpaint]

Excellent! A marker with tourny performance that can bolt sights and other scenario stuff onto! You guys are mind readers!

[vortex]

Just released:
BRWP interview with James from MacDev
http://bit.ly/BRWP114

[CroC]

Interesting interview.

It mentions $550 retail so I take it that was in US dollars? Which makes it about close to AU$700 if I'm correct.

[Blobby]

i bet it going to be more like 799....just a hunch i have....and i read in on the first page...and second...and the third.....

[JSC_Liason_neo]

good work vortex and good for MacDev for getting some international promo
looking forword to see what mods the community comes up with

[James]

the reatail in AUS will be $799.

this gun will be onshow at the AXL this weekend so feel free to come and take a look. you will be able to take it out for a blast as well.

had a bunch of tourney guys at the factory yesterday that liked the gun a lot, they want to use it to play at the events! this will be the worlds first crossover gun, it is very light and small but not too small like a mini.

[Mark:-)]

Nice gat as per usual :respekt:

Noones mentioned the best thing about this gat :eek: no B709A :thumbsup:

Might be possible to make a stock kit that bolts directly into the back of the drivetrain housing.

That spec ops stock does look ####ing pro though.

[Greg.C]

rightio ladies, I have had an up close and personal with this bad boy.

to start with wow at the simplified drive train, it is simple, SIMPLE. i thought the droid one was pretty cool this one is amazing stupid easy

shoots nice heaps nice and to be honest the dirty bushballers dont deserve that kind of bps and ease of firing.

new glad reg is a farkin machine in its own right too, recharges in an instant even on an old borg and has also had the work over to make it simple.

all in all guys if you want an awesome machine of devistation to run around in the twigs with, dont look any further cause its here in australia already.

[James]

maybe ill do a teaser vid soon, drivetrain is one moving part with one moving o-ring and comes out as a cartridge.

played with this a little bit at the AXL and it worked fine for speedball style play but i felt myself gravitating towards the bush!
we are getting so much interest from australian bush ballers, be patient it will be coming soon. production starts this week after we have decided to add a few more cool things to it ;)
VIC bush bashers will be getting a taste of the Drone on the 12th of july at a demo day at Pheonix paintball, get in touch with them for more info.

[Royale]

I too gravitate towards the bush.

[Fisky]

That you do Herve, that you do....

[Fuzzy]

played with this a little bit at the AXL and it worked fine for speedball style play but i felt myself gravitating towards the bush!

It was good to have a close up and personal with this one. I think people will be pleased with this.
James was very tactical when shooting the Drone in game. A little too tactical. :)
Kaizer was pulling out some magnificent shooting poses with it. :thumbsup:

[Wiked8]

Is there any new info anywhere listing what sort of accessories that are available to go with this new Macdev, and different hopper combo's tryed out on it.

[CroC]

In time Wicked...in time...;)

[JSC_Liason_neo]

Hopefully there will be a Drone on demo this weekend at Paintball Sports Club Day, SA and maybe Sappa r3

[Ginger Ninja]

Just in addition to JSC's post the Paintball Sports club day is for financial members only as it is a tournament vs another club:armed:.

Your more than welcome to come down and have a looky thou!!!

There are few SA bushballers in the club who are excited about getting to shoot this!

[Rainman]

Can someone please explain what is tactical about this:cool:

[liveandie]

Can someone please explain what is tactical about this:cool:

The rails, that allow you to add extra add-ons
such as a scope or lazer.

[Bowen]

Can someone please explain what is tactical about this:cool:

And its quiet:thumbsup:and you can pull mad tactical poses like Kai

[lump_a_charcoal]

Can someone please explain what is tactical about this:cool:

Cos it sounds cool, and all the bushballers will bust nuts over it...

I thought it was the RSS when I first saw it...

[Rainman]

Cos it sounds cool, and all the bushballers will bust nuts over it...

I thought it was the RSS when I first saw it...

The RSS will have a Scope AND a Laser:eek::thumbsup:

[lump_a_charcoal]

The RSS will have a Scope AND a Laser:eek::thumbsup:

Yeah but the laser will be reversed so the shooter gets blinded in one eye...:lol:

[Hornet Driver]

Off-topic...

Can I ask - no - DEMAND that everyone on here realise the inherent STUPIDITY of posting pictures of "bushball" markers with modifications on them that are illegal in this country???!!!

Jesus christ guys!! We have enough dramas as it is without peanuts going and posting pictures of markers with bloody magazines on them - photoshopped or not!!! - and then that one from a peanut that I won't bother to name (the picture is on Page 7 of this thread) with a COLLAPSIBLE STOCK ON IT!!!

Shit! How many times do we have to go through this crap!! :hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer:

The marker sounds really good MacDev. You don't have to put rails and a shroud on a gun to make it a "bushball" marker though. As long as it's construction is solid, easy to service and clean and will be robust enough to stand up to the crap we dirty bushballers put it through, it will be worth the coin.
From the anecdotal evidence thus far, it seems that this is the case. I really want to try one now. :thumbsup:

[Jake D]

Just checked out this gun and it is very tidy... Screw you bushballers, id be more than happy to rock one... Another job well done James and the crew at MacDev!!!

[SwAmP tHiNg]

Just checked out this gun and it is very tidy... Screw you bushballers, id be more than happy to rock one... Another job well done James and the crew at MacDev!!!

oi, dont spoil my surprise too much, gonna check out this beasty myself tomorrow

[kaizer]

oi, dont spoil my surprise too much, gonna check out this beasty myself tomorrow

get ready to be happy

[The Man]

you'll be so happy in so many places...

[SwAmP tHiNg]

you'll be so happy in so many places...

oooohhhhh, now i'm definately looking forward to seeing it !!!

:lol:

[SwAmP tHiNg]

saw it, rocked it, liked it, WANT IT...!!!!!!
simple eh?!

[James]

Thanks to Pheonix paintball for an awesome day yesterday! We showed the new Drone and let players touch, feel and shoot the gun. We are really happy with the response we have recieved so far, pre orders show the initial run of Drones are almost sold out! Had a great day and even had run on the now infamous "D day" field. Anyone wanting a great bush experience needs to check out pheonix paintball, they have some of the best bush fields I have played on. Special mention to bushy and Sarah for their hospitality + soup for lunch and end of day scones with jam & cream!

[James]

Oh yeah and swamp thing it was good meeting you, your a blast!

[dono]

from what everyone is saying I should sell my Blackcell Ion and get one of these badboys. only problem now is that everybody will want the Drone so I wont be able to sell my Ion.:(

Macdev wont help me out will you????????

[James]

well im not sure what we could do?!

those things are bound to become a collectors item here so im sure it wont be hard to off load it if you want too!

[Ammon_Salmon]

lulzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

You guys are on a hate trip, BAD.

Liveandie:-

The pictures of the Drone you see do not have Macdev accessories installed. The stock you see is a spec ops stock that can attach to most current electro tourney markers via the underside of the grip frame (where the ASA usually sits)

I haven't read anything to the contrary yet but an "official Macdev stock" may still attach to the REAR of the BODY like normal tippmann stocks. We won't know yet until Macdev officially release the marker and it's parts. (Or someone from Macdev confirms/denies.

You dudes, that's the distinction he was making.

The A5 here, the stock attaches to the rear of the body:-
http://www.freewebs.com/nerdep3/DSC03109.JPG

liveandie was "meh" at the fact that this stock attaches to the underside of the grip frame where the asa is:-
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/IMG00033-20090525-1455.jpg

But like I said liveandie, until macdev release more parts, we won't know how their stocks will attach, so just be patient.

To everyone else, that was his point. Maybe his typed english ain't the best, but it's understandable. Get over it please.

But if you dudes don't understand what i've typed then I can put it into piecharts and bargraphs to make it easier.
Rofl is that a Scope on your A5 lol

[Hornet Driver]

Can someone get rid of the picture of the collapsible stock please?

They're illegal. Lots and lots illegal.

[kaizer]

Can someone get rid of the picture of the collapsible stock please?

They're illegal. Lots and lots illegal.

dude who cares if they're illegal, they look cool and people can post pics of whatever they want... go dob someone in to the cops for playing loud music u wanker

[liveandie]

Can someone get rid of the picture of the collapsible stock please?

They're illegal. Lots and lots illegal.

I think people know that, that type of stock is not legal
I think the point was to show a stock that attaches at the back
and thats all

[Rainman]

Maybe that picture is from a gat in the good'ol US and A and maybe it is legal there and seeing how it is only a picture and not the real gat here in Aussieland I don't see a problem with it.
I am going to save that pic and hope the cops don't raid me for having a picture of a gat with a collapsable stock on my computer......:hammer:

[Hornet Driver]

dude who cares if they're illegal, they look cool and people can post pics of whatever they want... go dob someone in to the cops for playing loud music u wanker

I give a shit if they're illegal. Pull your fcukin head in on this one ok?

I had someone show up at the field I play at over 2 years ago with one of these on the back of his A5.
Now, that was back before we had Customs say that you couldn't import the A5, but then you can, but then you can't etc. etc.
I asked him how he came to acquire it, and he was lucky enough to have this delivered to his front door by a very well-known and respected international freight carrier.

It is still that simple.

The point here is that we don't need any undue attention drawn in areas where, in truth, it is not warranted!
I realise for fcuk sake that the picture could be from anywhere. This whole interweb thingy allows you to gain access to content from anywhere in the world. Who would've known??!
It is because of this very fact that we must be careful of what we say, do, endorse and condemn.
If it is as simple as annotating the image with some sort of identification as to where it came from, then let's all hug and kiss and do that ok?

Kaizer, to put this into perspective for you; do you want attention drawn to markers that have boards installed in them that allow, for whatever reason, firing at a rate greater than one round for one pull of the trigger?

Just for the off-topic record too mate, I love loud music.
To your implication that these look "cool"; are you attempting to intimate in a vicarious fashion that ownership of one of these would indeed be "cool" too?

Sorry for off-topic discussion, but when someone takes me to task, I will respond, and wear the consequences.

[acc1]

I think im lost, is this parliament house or something? Can someone show me how to get to billspaintball.com?

Maybe I should get kevin rudds signature while im here.. "Kevin, ... oh kevin where are you?"

:lol:

[Hornet Driver]

Please refer to Greg C.'s signature.

Screw this. Let's get back to the Drone...

[Crusader]

I think your post is more damaging than any picture. Asking if Kai is implying anything deeper in such a straightforward post means you don't know Kai. Which means you are a paintball scrub on a high horse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av7m_Pgt1S8

There would be a problem if people were showing pictures of their own markers setup with illegal parts, or writing posts about how to acquire such parts.

It was an innocuous photo posted to illustrate a point... you should have enough thrust to get over it :rofl:

I'd like to see more debate as to our country's customs regulations. I find the policy arguments for the restrictions placed on paintball markers questionable at best.

[DugDaThug]

I give a shit if they're illegal. Pull your fcukin head in on this one ok?

I had someone show up at the field I play at over 2 years ago with one of these on the back of his A5.
Now, that was back before we had Customs say that you couldn't import the A5, but then you can, but then you can't etc. etc.
I asked him how he came to acquire it, and he was lucky enough to have this delivered to his front door by a very well-known and respected international freight carrier.

It is still that simple.

The point here is that we don't need any undue attention drawn in areas where, in truth, it is not warranted!
I realise for fcuk sake that the picture could be from anywhere. This whole interweb thingy allows you to gain access to content from anywhere in the world. Who would've known??!
It is because of this very fact that we must be careful of what we say, do, endorse and condemn.
If it is as simple as annotating the image with some sort of identification as to where it came from, then let's all hug and kiss and do that ok?

Kaizer, to put this into perspective for you; do you want attention drawn to markers that have boards installed in them that allow, for whatever reason, firing at a rate greater than one round for one pull of the trigger?

Just for the off-topic record too mate, I love loud music.
To your implication that these look "cool"; are you attempting to intimate in a vicarious fashion that ownership of one of these would indeed be "cool" too?

Sorry for off-topic discussion, but when someone takes me to task, I will respond, and wear the consequences.

Ok, Mr Hornet Driver,

You can call me an idiot, but the moment you go after Kai, thats war.

You are worried about a stock on a paintball gun.

You play bushball. Your whole hobby is based around war simulation, your name is taken from a weapon of war, your attitude is taken from a Southern American evangelist television program and I bet you have never ridden anything but a high horse.....

lastly, you are complaining about another guy linking a picture of a stock from a paintball gun.
Wow, kettle calling pot black.

http://www.imperialtea.com/AB1002000Store/images/accessories/kettles/blackkettlesolo300.jpg

[acc1]

aahh.. Now if only I could bottle this kind of entertainment/ comedy and sell it..

:lol:


BTW did I miss the release date or was it not posted.

[Hornet Driver]

PM sent to kaizer, Crusader and DugDaThug in the interests of addressing their concerns and not filling this thread up with utter bullshite or "comedy".

Let's get this back on topic about the Drone shall we?

I've looked over the multiple threads and can't recall seeing a release date, but I could be wrong.

There should be a field somewhere close to you that has one you can try??

[James]

im sure anyone who has one of these so called stocks would have it glued or screwed in place.

we are running a little behind on the Drone production due to Cyborg orders, i will try my best to get a video of one up by next week sometime. we are trying to have all the shrouds and stock adapters made for the being ready at the same time as the release of the gun.

[pballer911]

Off-topic...

Can I ask - no - DEMAND that everyone on here realise the inherent STUPIDITY of posting pictures of "bushball" markers with modifications on them that are illegal in this country???!!!

Jesus christ guys!! We have enough dramas as it is without peanuts going and posting pictures of markers with bloody magazines on them - photoshopped or not!!! - and then that one from a peanut that I won't bother to name (the picture is on Page 7 of this thread) with a COLLAPSIBLE STOCK ON IT!!!

Shit! How many times do we have to go through this crap!! :hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer:

The marker sounds really good MacDev. You don't have to put rails and a shroud on a gun to make it a "bushball" marker though. As long as it's construction is solid, easy to service and clean and will be robust enough to stand up to the crap we dirty bushballers put it through, it will be worth the coin.
From the anecdotal evidence thus far, it seems that this is the case. I really want to try one now. :thumbsup:

Please remind me not to show you my collection then..............hehehehe:armed:

Relax dude!!!!!! - I was the one who wanted to see what stock aftermarket or MD's whould have available and was keen to see what fake mags people OS would make and retrofit. Nothing wrong with looking, just because we can't have it doesn't mean we can't look at it - get real man!!!!!!

How do you know that stock isn't glued in fixed?

Back on topic - The MacDev Tactical Drone!!!!

I would love to see Edda's Qloader fitted to the Drone!!! Can't wait to see and touch this gat again at Camden!!!! Bring it Edda!!!!

[pballer911]

im sure anyone who has one of these so called stocks would have it glued or screwed in place.

we are running a little behind on the Drone production due to Cyborg orders, i will try my best to get a video of one up by next week sometime. we are trying to have all the shrouds and stock adapters made for the being ready at the same time as the release of the gun.

Sorry for the double post.......

Any pics James???

[eddahenry]

I would love to see Edda's Qloader fitted to the Drone!!! Can't wait to see and touch this gat again at Camden!!!! Bring it Edda!!!!

soon soon
almost done just making a stock adaptor and she will be ready to rock

[James]

soon soon
almost done just making a stock adaptor and she will be ready to rock

now luke has a lathe watch out!

we have a stock drawn up and ready for producing, after the production of the gun we will start on that. it will look almost exactly the same as the stock in the pics that is adjustable. ours will be adjustable but set with a tool so it wont upset anyone.

[Hornet Driver]

James, have you guys approached Customs at all about the legality of the stock? If it is in any way adjustable for length, then I really do believe that it is imperative that you do so.

If it is completely legal, then I will most definitely want one, but if the legality is dubious then I would hope that you guys would be checking it out before commencing a production run.

http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/ImportingFirearmPartsAccess.pdf

Please refer to page 2 of this document, specifically the last heading on the left-hand column and the fourth bullet point that exists at the top of the right-hand column on this page.

Yes, I do realise that this document covers importation. However if there are prohibitions around importation, one would think it is inescapably true that there would be similar, if not congruent prohibitions around manufacture and distribution of these parts in all states and territories of Australia.

[James]

you will need a tool to adjust the length so its not like you will be able to fold it up or adjust the length at the push of a button.

dont stress it!

[Hornet Driver]

Hi mate.

PM received and a reply is being sent now.

Cheers. :thumbsup:

[eddahenry]

the Laws are there to stop someone putting a Adjustable stock on a gun giving you the ability to conceal it than rapidly fold/slide it out into use. (IE guy walks into a store in a coat next thing Bam he has a full sized rifle)
this is what the M4 style stocks do you can adjust them with a push of the button.
Folding stocks the same.
Having a stock that has a bolt to SET the length of pull is not illegal
Its the same as shortening or lengthening a Stock to suit the shooter.
As long as it carnet be done Tooless and quickly to convert a weapon from concealed to Ready to fire there is no problems.
As long as the stock isn’t capable of making the Gun Under legal length there is no problem.
Look at the T2W stock
the length of this is adjustable but with the use of a Allan key
so is legal.
this stock wont be a folding, detachable, telescopic or collapsible stock. Its Lenght will be ajustable buy a allen key to suit the lenght of pull the user Desires

[Rainman]

My head hurts

[eddahenry]

My head hurts

so dose mine Rainy
but i reacon the Mosman RSL might just have to cure for it
im going to check :thumbsup:

[Blobby]

thirteen pages on this thing .....is there a price yet?? i couldnt be assed reading the whole thing...

[russ]

thirteen pages on this thing .....is there a price yet?? i couldnt be assed reading the whole thing...

Are you serious? Around the $700 mark

[sollars]

lol, russ, youd be better just not to read this thread anymore..... your gonna have a stress enduced heart attack

[kaizer]

yeah how much? and will it fit the 203grenade launcher from my fully working m4 machiene gun that i dont keep in a safe?

[Blobby]

it will so long as you dont put a mag on it and then post a pic

[DugDaThug]

yeah how much? and will it fit the 203grenade launcher from my fully working m4 machiene gun that i dont keep in a safe?

Lol'd.

Sick gat btw, how much will it cost? ;) Love the rails. The dirty bushballers must be cleaning their shorts out daily. James, send one to Crusader, i would love to see the look on the local boys faces with one of those at the field.

[Hornet Driver]

Well, I have to say that I'm not interested in the Drone because of the rails or the shroud.

The things that I as a dirty Bushballer am interested in is;


Ease of maintenance
Sturdiness when beaten up like your regular A5 or equivalent
Longevity
Accuracy


From what has been said thus far, the Drone ticks all the boxes here. Accuracy would come - I would've thought - from the simplicity of the action.
I've not shot a Droid, but from what I've heard and read, the simplicity of the action there gets a thumbs up for a myriad of reasons and if the Drone actions in simpler, then I will be hitting someone up soon for a go.
Already have actually.

Don't be so quick to jump to the conclusion guys that bushballers are all about adding so many modifications that you need a station wagon to get your marker to and from; we've been through that phase up here and we've learned the folly of this. Besides, with electros making a very strong push onto the bushball scene, who can afford to hump around 20 lbs. of extra marker weight??

[Mark:-)]

Well, I have to say that I'm not interested in the Drone because of the rails or the shroud.

The things that I as a dirty Bushballer am interested in is;


Ease of maintenance
Sturdiness when beaten up like your regular A5 or equivalent
Longevity
Accuracy


From what has been said thus far, the Drone ticks all the boxes here. Accuracy would come - I would've thought - from the simplicity of the action.
I've not shot a Droid, but from what I've heard and read, the simplicity of the action there gets a thumbs up for a myriad of reasons and if the Drone actions in simpler, then I will be hitting someone up soon for a go.
Already have actually.

Don't be so quick to jump to the conclusion guys that bushballers are all about adding so many modifications that you need a station wagon to get your marker to and from; we've been through that phase up here and we've learned the folly of this. Besides, with electros making a very strong push onto the bushball scene, who can afford to hump around 20 lbs. of extra marker weight??

If the drone is made from teh same lightweight alloy as the drone/rx I think you could bolt a beer fridge on the front and it'd still be lighter than the closest bushball markers in use (A5 etc.) At least thats for the ones i've seen/used.

[Hornet Driver]

And Mark, if we did - James and I and perhaps you as you are the guinea pig here - figure out a way to bolt a beer fridge onto the front of a marker, would than entice you to come back to the bush???

Hmmm??? :beer:

[eddahenry]

And Mark, if we did - James and I and perhaps you as you are the guinea pig here - figure out a way to bolt a beer fridge onto the front of a marker, would than entice you to come back to the bush???

Hmmm??? :beer:

if you managed that i reacon we might see a lot of mark , Rainy and roosta at bushball events :respekt:

[liveandie]

I think alot of people, like me see the Drone as a Xball marker made to look bush ball, as no one as made anything like this and has been able to retail in AUS, also I think alot of people are waiting to see what extras come for this gat, eg stock, other barrels, custom part and so on

[SCHRADER]

[QUOTE=liveandie;304401]I think alot of people, like me see the Drone as a Xball marker made to look bush ball, as no one as made anything like this and has been able to retail in AUS, also I think alot of people are waiting to see what extra come for this gat, eg stock, other barrels, custom part and so on[/QUOTE

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

[liveandie]

I think a lot of people, like me see the Drone as a Xball marker made to look bush ball, as no one as made anything like this and has been able to retail in AUS, also I think a lot of people are waiting to see what extra come for this gat, eg stock, other barrels, custom part and so on

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

1 Learn to quote better

2 In super simple that even you may understand if not I still have my crayons

Drone = Good:thumbsup:

Drone need more upgrade parts
Such as a
-Stock for it by Macdev
-Barrels maybe
-Hopper
-chip
-Camo version
-etc....

[Hornet Driver]

1 Learn to quote better

2 In super simple that even you may understand if not I still have my crayons

Drone = Good:thumbsup:

Drone need more upgrade parts
Such as a
-Stock for it by Macdev - This is in the works.
-Barrels maybe - The Drone takes a Cocker thread, so I would assume that any existing Cocker-threaded barrel will be fine. There may remain to be seen some difficulties with the shroud and different aftermarket barrels, but that is a minor concern at this point I would think.
-Hopper - Yes, I do believe that it will take a hopper, and I do also believe that there are quite a few on the market that will comfortably suffice. :thumbsup:
-chip - I for one most definitely hope that there won't be some sort of "chip" or "board" that allows ramping modes. If there is, then don't bring your ramped marker near my field! Remember, ramping is not kosher.
-Camo version - A lot of bushballers have the expertise or know someone that has the skill to be able to camouflage their own marker(s). Not a huge drawback if no camouflage-patterned Drone is run.
-etc....

Really, it's a brand new marker, with a brand new action that is not even off the first run yet mate. Give it a chance, and take a drive to whatever field near you has one to test and see what the base model can actually do. :thumbsup:

[Blobby]

to be honest if i got one i wouldnt add anything...i have seen and shot this thing and it is all set to rock in the bush....maybe a red dot sight to get the milsim feel but other then that nothing......thou to be honest you will see pigs fly before you see me in the bush with one......mmmm...damn ....the swine flu....

[Vermin]

Has ne1 tested this beast yet?

[Blobby]

i think some have.....as stated on page 3 ....and 4 ...and 7 and other too.....



doesnt anyone read a thread before posting...?????

[webby]

i think some have.....as stated on page 3 ....and 4 ...and 7 and other too.....



doesnt anyone read a thread before posting...?????

if they did that there would be no amusing post to read :lol:

[Hornet Driver]

i think some have.....as stated on page 3 ....and 4 ...and 7 and other too.....



doesnt anyone read a thread before posting...?????

How much will it cost Blobby? :p

Hey what have you got against being in the bush with one??

[russ]

How much will it cost Blobby? :p

Hey what have you got against being in the bush with one??

We are flat out getting him on a supair field to play let alone the bush.

Can't wait to get mine.

[Bushy]

Well I know one thing about these new Drones, D Day next year at Phoenix Paintball you will see and be shot by lots of Drones. After last weekend’s testing the Drone at our club day everyone wants one. We have orders from members already, even my wife, Mrs. Bushy wants one, so I guess that mean I can buy one to.LOL
I must say I could not get over how light it was and well it shot, for the price.

Bushy

[HouseholdDog]

It certainly looks like a pretty high quality piece of equipment, Bushy.

There haven't really been that many high end bushball markers released in the last few years. Can't think of any to be honest.

If its even approaching the (light weight of speedball markers. You probably really don't need a stock for it. All a matter of personal preference, but I have used a T2W on my Ego and it was more hassle than its worth.

I played the last D'Day without a stock and my arms weren't sore at all. I'm not the fittest baller out there either, I am breaking a sweat typing this now. :)

I'm not too sure why, plastering rails on a marker, classifies it as a bushball marker, though. Having said that I am not really sure what categorises something as a bushball marker anyway. I have been perfectly happy with my Ion and Ego in the bush. A bit of camo tape on the bits that might get scratched, and you are done. Again it comes down to personal preference.

How is the water resistance of the marker BTW?

Is there a rough figure on efficiency?

Now I'm off to find, and quote, all those Militia posts, on how great bushball is.... :P

[eddahenry]

I'm not too sure why, plastering rails on a marker, classifies it as a bushball marker, though. Having said that I am not really sure what categorises something as a bushball marker anyway.

How is the water resistance of the marker BTW? well built the same as a droid and ive played with that in some heay rain but i wouldnt go swimming with it LOL it is a electro

Is there a rough figure on efficiency? More than a shocker less than a droid LOL



Well you see it is a senario marker when you add some addons onto it
Heres a little glimps
waiting on the stocks and i have a Apex tipped 12 inch matchstix
the top feed is a modded Blackcell ion unit
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/droneQ1.jpg

[Skorch]

So that pic shows one of the rail extensions available?

[Zee Shooter]

OMG I just pitched a massive tent in my pants!:thumbsup:

I have been holding off ordering a macdev till I saw one in person but that doesn't look like it's going to happen in adelaide. That pic has got my heart racing. I know who I'm calling tomorrow...

[eddahenry]

So that pic shows one of the rail extensions available? ummmm Maybe :) bloody hell i bet i get a call from a pissed james tommorw about this :help:


OMG I just pitched a massive tent in my pants!:thumbsup:

I have been holding off ordering a macdev till I saw one in person but that doesn't look like it's going to happen in adelaide. That pic has got my heart racing. I know who I'm calling tomorrow...Best to get in early and pre order i recon cause i know the first run is gunna sell out in days

[JSC_Liason_neo]

hotness, waiting to hoot one before i decide
will any one have one for show at s7 r2?

[Mark:-)]

And Mark, if we did - James and I and perhaps you as you are the guinea pig here - figure out a way to bolt a beer fridge onto the front of a marker, would than entice you to come back to the bush???

Hmmm??? :beer:

Well you might see a little more of me ;)

[Mark:-)]

I think alot of people, like me see the Drone as a Xball marker made to look bush ball, as no one as made anything like this and has been able to retail in AUS, also I think alot of people are waiting to see what extras come for this gat, eg stock, other barrels, custom part and so on

Well I've always used sup-air markers in the bush and never had a problem. I think that bushballers are after the ability to customise, ease of maintenance and sturdy craftsmanship.

I think this delivers all those things, along with a high rate of fire and a solid company backing.

I don't really distinguish between "Bushball" markers and "Sup-air" markers, there has always just kind of been a massive money gap between the two. My sup-air gat works perfectly in the bush... in fact it's custom anno'd camo.. The Drone is a more cost effective approach for bushballers that may not want to outlay massive amounts for an efficient and high rate of fire marker.

Basically you're getting a high end marker thats sturdy, has a high rate of fire, is highly customizable, is easily maintained and comes with the backing of a well known Aussie company.

[James]

the top feed is a modded Blackcell ion unit
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l91/eddahenry/droneQ1.jpg

thats ok luke these guys needed some juice!

retail on the Drone is set at $799.00 inc GST

as you can see the standard shroud can be taken off and there will be three aftermarket shrouds available (full, half and grooved) the full rail is shown (4sided pickatinny) in the end of the shroud is a part which screws in to stabalise the barrel and allows another shroud to be mounted on it, so you can customise your look on the front of the gun.

all of the people asking what makes a bushball gun: we have been sponsoring several scenario teams over the years and we built this gun based on the trends we saw and what we thought would happen in the future. the Drone has rails for all the accesories the bushball guys want to mount and without them has a milsim kind of feel. it is not modelled off a real gun so it will not draw unwanted attention to the sport in certain countries (AUST etc).
the reg and drivetrain are simplified and beefed up to give maximum performance with simplistic operation.
couple this with a quite sound signiture, lightweight package and very accurate gun and we have every right to call this a bushballers dream gun!

there will be heaps of add ons to this gun on releasae and just after release, so hold on for some love!

unfortunately there have been a few hold ups in manufactiring (machine breakdowns etc :( ) but we are working through it and will have this released a bit behind schedule. as i have said in a prevuious post i will post a vid when i have some free time to do so.

[SwAmP tHiNg]

Has ne1 tested this beast yet?

:lol:

YES

awesome marker
well worth it

[Wiked8]

Yep definately got the goods but doesnt suit my addons( see pics, NVG and Telescopic scopes) for whatgames I,m playing over here, but will establish another line for others to go with,such as SSPL format for sure, my mate Ausheli has proved it with his Droid to devistating effect. Good job guys:thumbsup:

[ausheli]

hey thats me :) and yes i will be adding a drone to my collection

[James]

dam wicked8 they are some serious additions!

we will be doing bannana style clips in the near future as well as a host of other things, the only problem is the legallity from state to state and country. i think you will like what the drone has to offer and the plus's are it is quieter, more efficient, has less kick and way lighter than a tippman!

[James]

here is some info on the new RX2 gladiator reg that i posted on PBN;

here is the scoop on the RX2 gladiator, not only does it have faster recharge and better flow but the bottom works is much simplified. it is easier to get into, holds the filter better (no accidental pinches unless your a total tard!) the adjuster and seat retainer are one peice.
on the top we have changed the piston dramatically which makes it easier to hold when lubing, traded out the bellevilles for a high grade high tolerance precision spring and the o-ring retainer is one peice.
all this makes it super easy to work on, more robust to ham fisted goons and in our opinion the best inline built to date!

this is an excellent upgrade to any gun wanting better consistancy, high performance and a trouble free reg.

[Royale]

Looks great James, will the Drone be compatible with tippy/specops stocks/parts?

Simply because they have a huge selection to choose from already.

Cheers!

[James]

some will be bolt straight on others wont or will need some small modifications.

there will be more pics soon, luke has been playing around here with the gun in the above pics its a beast! it now has a stock and Apex tip on the barrel!

[kaizer]

y the hell did wiked8 pics get deleted he's not even aussie, he can post pics of his cool gats if he wants, this whole law crap is getting out of hand, they're just pics..

[Souse]

if you read the reason in his post I removed them for the moment and after consultation with the other mods then will decide if they will be returned or no......

by the way location says PERTH

[Blobby]

yes...thus not part of australia......

[Wiked8]

if you read the reason in his post I removed them for the moment and after consultation with the other mods then will decide if they will be returned or no......

by the way location says PERTH

Yeh supose ya gotta do what you do, Only the NVG pic is naughty, but it protects my airline and serves as a handgrip. MY toy electro guns i got look worse M4 and AK47 1 to 1 replicas( not showing ya though, mite get smacked again):lol:

[Zee Shooter]

Hey fellas, anyone got any more pics (or vids) of the Drone in action?
My eyes are hungry for more candy:armed:

[James]

edda has one out at a bushball day tomorrow, i have instructed him to take some pics and vids. im stuck running machines in the factory :(

[Neil]

So, when will first batch be ready James? :dance:
I got cash waiting.......

[James]

all parts are at the anodiser and the internals are now coming off the machines, boards and solenoids should be finished as the anodising comes back to the factory. we are looking at a few weeks minimum............

[eddahenry]

well this is what happens when you give Kaizer the homo ladyboy lover a drone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBopw2rEmd8

[Bowen]

i think the camera guy did well to hold his composure during filming:respekt: Gold kaiser

[James]

very funny stuff!

[Bowen]

very awesome marker James:clap:

[Greg.C]

i dont see that as funny, isn't that what all bush ballers do?

[Zee Shooter]

Funny vid. I guess the drone must be so awesome he tagged all the other players in an instant, and he had lots of spare time to prance around showing off like that :bigparty:

Is that the stock you will be selling James? or is it something edda knocked up for himself? Is it adjustable? looks like a sliding CAR stock or whatever they're called.

[JSC_Liason_neo]

nice work, now lets see how much gear we can tack onto it, maybe a metadyne launcher

[Souse]

Funny vid. I guess the drone must be so awesome he tagged all the other players in an instant, and he had lots of spare time to prance around showing off like that :bigparty:

Is that the stock you will be selling James? or is it something edda knocked up for himself? Is it adjustable? looks like a sliding CAR stock or whatever they're called.

Just to stop the confusion the stock isnt adjustable as I checked it myself yesterday while I was out there playing

[kaizer]

Just to stop the confusion the stock isnt adjustable as I checked it myself yesterday while I was out there playing

dude the stock is FULLY ADJUSTABLE i lengthened it to fit perfectly, it was just broken bro, u needed to know how to give it the magic touch

[JSC_Liason_neo]

do we have any more leaked mods???

[James]

no more leaks for a while, edda takes up too much time in the factory and its disrupting production and my coffee breaks! that is similar to the stock we will be releasing, it will be adjustable but only with a tool, there are two diferent length adapters to cater for guys who want a really long setup or a short one.

as you can see by the vid the Drone is really quiet and low kick. the next bunch of teasers and vids will show just how simple and robust the thing is. the guys were shooting 6pods and hopper with 1k left in the tank!

[Royale]

well this is what happens when you give Kaizer the homo ladyboy lover a drone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBopw2rEmd8

Drone looks great!

Kaizer took me to the danger zone there.

[Hornet Driver]

Drop it in the dirt, kick it around and hit it against a tree. :thumbsup:

I'm not joking; give it a really good bashing and show me it still goes.

[James]

Drop it in the dirt, kick it around and hit it against a tree. :thumbsup:

I'm not joking; give it a really good bashing and show me it still goes.

oh it takes way more than that, if kaizer can use it and it still works when he hands it back i will claim it is almost bullet proof, we using military grade alloy now so it doesnt really surprise me ;)

[Ginger Ninja]

hey james in your sig it talks about products being made in Australia... is the drone manufactured in Oz? i mean i know its designed by you guys but is it wholly made here too? if so COOL!!!:thumbsup:

[James]

hey james in your sig it talks about products being made in Australia... is the drone manufactured in Oz? i mean i know its designed by you guys but is it wholly made here too? if so COOL!!!:thumbsup:

yes ginger ninja all our machined parts are made right here, we have one of the best machine shops in NSW with lights out machining and some of the most up to date CNC machinery. so everything is designed and made in the same factory in Australia!

[Albatross]

Drop it in the dirt, kick it around and hit it against a tree. :thumbsup:

I'm not joking; give it a really good bashing and show me it still goes.

I have to concur. Those who have played with me know that falling over inexplicably is a vital component of my game, so the Drone gets extra points if I know it will still work after a face-plant or two.

Also, nice work on the video too guys. The moves on display were something I'd expect from a DNA splice of Scott Secombe and a special needs kid. Gold :thumbsup:

[Ben]

adjustable stocks?? thought the stocks needed to be fixed or is this a state by state law? or by having a special tool it complies with laws?? It was my thought that all adjustable stocks where illegal. anyway, best of luck.

[eddahenry]

Once again
No where dose it state Adjustable stocks are illegal
Just collapsable/ teloscopic/ folding
in other words anything that can Quickly and without tools Extend from a concialable lenght (IE under a coat) to a full lenght of pull rifle
Ajustable stocks arent illegal hell i have a Macmillian stock on my 6.5/284 that has 4.5 inches of ajustment to help suit the shooters required lenght of pull