Posted by A Through Z Explorations What lies in the horizon for the future of urban exploration and others like us?

My expertise is really the history of urban exploration so I would only be guessing what's to come so I couldn't really say.

Posted by A Through Z Explorations What lies in the horizon for the future of urban exploration and others like us?

I'll take this one Dougo.

Future explorers will need to be skilled in detecting and disabling a host of wireless security devices. Those things have gotten so cheap everybody is using them now and in the next few years every abandoned building will have some form of them.

Also, advances in drone technology will make it possible to explore buildings without actually setting foot inside. Already I am seeing remote control camera drones used in Urban Exploration. One makes an appearance in this video:
https://www.youtub...atch?v=I0hsLKhYwig

And speaking of explorers taking flight, it's almost 15 years into the 21st Century and I'm still waiting on my jetpack! Where the F are all the jetpacks??

Thanks FiddyOne.

Posted by fiftyone_eggs Where the F are all the jetpacks??

Mount Chilliad.

Posted by fiftyone_eggs I'll take this one Dougo. Future explorers will need to be skilled in detecting and disabling a host of wireless security devices. Those things have gotten so cheap everybody is using them now and in the next few years every abandoned building will have some form of them. Also, advances in drone technology will make it possible to explore buildings without actually setting foot inside. Already I am seeing remote control camera drones used in Urban Exploration. One makes an appearance in this video: https://www.youtub...atch?v=I0hsLKhYwig And speaking of explorers taking flight, it's almost 15 years into the 21st Century and I'm still waiting on my jetpack! Where the F are all the jetpacks??

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Great stuff guys.
Thanks for fielding a few for me.
My brain was hurting.

OK, I'm refreshed now.

Let's stop mucking about and get some serious questions answered.

Next please...

I've been here a few monthes now. I'm starting to wonder, when do I get the UER brand on my thigh like everyone else?

Posted by jeepdave Mount Chilliad.

Holy shit yes.

Posted by budda Holy shit yes.

I knew someone would catch on

did you at least take that homeless man out to breakfast?

Posted by jeepdave I knew someone would catch on

Couldn't miss it. I've played GTA: SA more than any other game, except maybe NBA jam. I assume you're referencing GTA 5? Because the jetpack is actually in Verdant Meadows in SA.

Posted by budda Couldn't miss it. I've played GTA: SA more than any other game, except maybe NBA jam. I assume you're referencing GTA 5? Because the jetpack is actually in Verdant Meadows in SA.

Yup. Been digging into that mystery for a while now. Virtual urban exploring.

Dougo,

Do you know anything about the history of the Russian urban explorers who assisted Moscow police during the hostage crisis at the Dubrovka Theatre in 2002? I remember reading a little blurb about it on the timeline section of Ninjalicious' book, but I don't remember there being much information about the event (and my book isn't available at the moment).

Specifically, what I was wondering is:

1. Did they ever get any kind of recognition for their help?
2. Did they continue in the hobby of UE, and did their sharing of information with the police make it more difficult for them to continue their clandestine activities?
3. Did the Moscow cops shake them down, like "if you know THIS, what else do you know?"

PS... I LOVE your "when it rains, no drains" story. The one where you ended up being forced to break out through a manhole you had never used before and wound up in the middle of the street with a car coming. Reading it from the comfort of my computer, it sounds like quite a scary (and thrilling) experience. I figured if I ever talked / wrote to you, I would mention it.

Posted by Tunnel Snake I've been here a few monthes now. I'm starting to wonder, when do I get the UER brand on my thigh like everyone else?

That's an interesting question, but I only have the Gay Pride Support icon tattooed on to my lower back, but I'll try & find out for you when I get the time.

Posted by RescueMe1060 did you at least take that homeless man out to breakfast?

You'd think I'd know the answer to this one, however with all the homeless people I took out to breakfast over the years, I couldn't say for sure if he was one of them.

Posted by budda Couldn't miss it. I've played GTA: SA more than any other game, except maybe NBA jam. I assume you're referencing GTA 5? Because the jetpack is actually in Verdant Meadows in SA.

Sydney Cave Clan has the Golden Torch Awards so I can't help you there as I'm from Melbourne.

I dont really like jam.

Posted by TunnelRunner33 Dougo, Do you know anything about the history of the Russian urban explorers who assisted Moscow police during the hostage crisis at the Dubrovka Theatre in 2002? I remember reading a little blurb about it on the timeline section of Ninjalicious' book, but I don't remember there being much information about the event (and my book isn't available at the moment). Specifically, what I was wondering is: 1. Did they ever get any kind of recognition for their help? 2. Did they continue in the hobby of UE, and did their sharing of information with the police make it more difficult for them to continue their clandestine activities? 3. Did the Moscow cops shake them down, like "if you know THIS, what else do you know?"

Thank you for taking the time to construct such a well thought out question.
I will do my best to break it down and answer what I can.

1. Sadly, even though I'm sure they deserved it, I don't really know as I didn't have cable during that period.

2. I heard that there is only one left who goes by the name Mustang Wanted but that would have made him about 8 years old at the time so that's probably not true.

3. I'm not sure, but from what I've heard the Moscow cops were always fair & legit, but who knows?

I hope that helps mate.

Posted by TunnelRunner33 PS... I LOVE your "when it rains, no drains" story. The one where you ended up being forced to break out through a manhole you had never used before and wound up in the middle of the street with a car coming. Reading it from the comfort of my computer, it sounds like quite a scary (and thrilling) experience. I figured if I ever talked / wrote to you, I would mention it.

Have you seen that episode of South Park called Super Fun Time where the staff in the Pioneer village stay in character no matter how annoying or dangerous (to the stage of getting shot in the head)?

Well that's me in this thread

I don't know what manhole you're talking about son?

Was urbex better in the pre-Internet days?

(most of my explores were 70's - 80's)

Posted by Ansion Was urbex better in the pre-Internet days? (most of my explores were 70's - 80's)

Thanks for the question Mansion.

As most of my explores were in the 80's till 2014, I might answer your question with another question:
Was urbex better in the pre-Internet days?