The more I research this the more appealing it becomes. As for the distance issue you can place transmitters at certain points along the flight path. The distance you saw in the video was more than enough to recon the area. Fuel would then be an issue. But in reply after I complete the Aquaponic setups I will ponder this possibility.

I watched the Virgin spaceflight clips on you tube and am pleased to see there are still some innovators remaining.