Recent content by Aerophile

Oh I've definitely had birds come after my drone, and they were quite determined and aggressive. Had this happen in Shetland quite a bit. Going straight up does help but it doesn't take long for them to spiral up and keep going at it. Gotta drop out of "Cine" mode and go away at top speed. Some...

Anyone looking for info on drone regs overseas should know, most of what you find online is wrong. There are countless nice-looking websites full of lies, omissions, and most of all, OUT OF DATE information online, abandoned long ago by the well-meaning fool who started it as a project. Don't...

Actually, I did. And it's what everyone has been thinking, they're just uncomfortable saying so. This person should not be anywhere near a drone (and probably a lot of other things).

Darwin Award winner here for sure. If anyone ever doubts why drones are so widely hated, why the regulations and restrictions keep piling up, and why folks feel drones need to be outlawed, just read this thread. We are doomed. "This is why we can't have nice things."

Update from Master Airscrews: So, maybe that means it'll just take a while - or maybe they're still thinking about it. 🤷‍♂️

Well I did drop them a line, asking if they could share anything about plans for M5P props. Have not heard back yet, but it's holiday time so I wouldn't expect any update until after the first of the year. If I get a response, I'll post it here.

I note that there do not appear to be any Master Airscrew after-market props available for the Mini 5 Pro, either directly from MAS or on Amazon, or anyplace else I've looked. At least not yet. Maybe that'll change? I believe that MAS typically releases their versions of props for DJI...

That would seem to contradict what has been posted recently in this thread: Thailand - Drone ban lifted but App to report flights mandatory now No? I thought the war was over...gosh, doesn't a FIFA Peace Prize mean anything nowadays? :rolleyes:

Nice stuff. I too am just starting to explore my new Mini 5 Pro. We've had a lot of nasty weather for weeks so opportunities have been limited. The hyperlapse looks cool, thanks for sharing.

To "rat out" someone is a term commonly used by members of the mafia, and other violent criminals, when someone decides to cooperate with a police investigation against them. It's also a term used by the current US administration, but that's beside the point. If someone is flagrantly and...

Perhaps a patient at an institution providing mental health services? Just a guess. Post sounded like a crackpot/troll to me - an excess of hyperbole, attitude issues (look up "anti-authority attitude" on any FAA web page). Sadly, I don't think it's a "small percentage" of drone owners who...

I ordered a Mini 5 Pro Fly More Plus combo from Korean seller "102_store" on eBay late night on Thursday 11/27 (Thanksgiving night), like around midnight (Pacific time). It was delivered today, Tuesday 12/2. Not too shabby for coming from Korea to the US west coast. Given the long holiday...

The Korean Connection.

Thanks for the kind words. It was a great trip. Beautiful places. The food wasn't awful, either.

I'll be going in April. I have family there who are probably willing to let me use their phone numbers, residential address, etc., and fill in some forms for me if needed. Since my visit there will be fairly short and I'd rather not waste valuable vacation time on bureaucratic tasks, I'd prefer...