I used fuzzy math. Yes, typed a little too fast. Thank you for the correction.1,640 ft.
I used fuzzy math. Yes, typed a little too fast. Thank you for the correction.1,640 ft.
YEA SO PEOPLE LIKE U CAN RESPOND TO MY ?Surely you have something better to do than trolling on discussion forums.
The scenario you describe sounds fine to me in theory. In practice, Mavics only calculate their 400 AGL from the home point. So, to scale a mountain like in your scenario, you'd have to land, reset your home point, climb 400 feet higher, land, then repeat. You would need to keep following that process over and over to get to the top of the mountain.
IYou have to apply a little common sense.
If you were to fly 10 metres out over the edge of a 500 metre sheer cliff, you would be 500 metres above ground level, and upset fundamentalist forum rule people.
But the whole intent of the rules is to maintain aviation safety.
You aren't going to encounter any other aircraft flying close to a cliff edge.
The rules as written are brief and don't allow for every complicated scenario.
The number one rule is don't fly in a way that endangers others.
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In the US at least, you can exceed 400 feet AGL if you are within 400 feet horizontally of an object that is taller than 400 feet. So, you would be fine unless you flew more than 400 feet away from the edge of the cliff.
I’m in Portland, Oregon, USA with a prominent mountain (Mt. Hood) nearby. It is over 11,000 feet in elevation and quite scenic. I suspect the summit is out of reach for my Pro Platinum, but it should make for some interesting footage once I have a little more experience.
I’m still very curious about how the DJI devices address RTH from heights above the preset. Is the RTH setting an Above Ground Level, or a fixed, absolute value?
It's worth pointing out that this (shown below) is a different interpretation than the current AGL guidance in the US. Although it is broadly similar to the Part 107 400 ft rule in relation to structures, I don't think the FAA has ever mentioned it in relation to terrain.
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interesting to see if or how a drone would fair up that high. please post up video of this event. both onboard, and free standing feeds.
looks about even how i understand it to be.... but if you fly over a small valley, (less than 1/4 mile wide) gully, etc. i would believe not applied to fly over it.
Who is your comment directed at? Please explain. Thanks.Surely you have something better to do than trolling on discussion forums.
Who is your comment directed at? Please explain. Thanks.
I have been at a little over 10k feet with no issues whatsoever.interesting to see if or how a drone would fair up that high. please post up video of this event. both onboard, and free standing feeds.
I have been at a little over 10k feet with no issues whatsoever.
I have flown my air in 20-30 MPH winds recently at 6k feet. I would not fly up too high on a mountain on a gusty day.higher wind speeds not much of a issue?
Come after the spring thaw I can get up to the tops and try my self in 2019
higher wind speeds not much of a issue?
Come after the spring thaw I can get up to the tops and try my self in 2019
My point was once you get above the treeline gusts seem to be stronger. I think the higher you go the more unpredictable the gusts but I could be wrong.Wind speeds are an issue everywhere - it's not different in the mountains. What you have to watch for are big changes in wind speeds, particularly in saddles or as you clear ridges. If there are no clouds to watch then it can be deceptive. Just keep an eye on the attitude indicator.
My point was once you get above the treeline gusts seem to be stronger. I think the higher you go the more unpredictable the gusts but I could be wrong.