Recent content by Badgersurfer

Yes that is a bit awkward as I do DSAR and I am some pretty tight places sometimes. I will give you example my TOLP was in a field full of teasels about 3ft high. I trampled flat an area for my pad and took of from there. Landing was fine the first time it came in but for some weird reason it...

Are you referring using the DJI Assistant 2 program?

Several times I have had a problem where my M2EA doesn't want to land the last 4-5ft when flying at night. The landing light comes on and sometimes it is fine. But on some occasions it just hovers above the ground and I am holding down the Left stick but it has no effect. I have to walk up and...

I cannot update the Fly Safe Database. Every time I start the DJI Pilot App is asks to update the Fly Safe Database, it successfully downloads the update, but will not transfer it to the M2EA. It fails every time and disconnects the Smart Controller from the drone. I have tried logging out and...

I am surprised at what you say as I am also a photographer having a M2P and live in the same location as yourself albeit 3 miles away. I took a A2CofC also part of DroneSAR and the restrictions you mention have always been there I .e. nature reserve (lakes & gravel pits), power station, airport...

Was the second one flying with lightning present?

All radio controlled model helicopter's, quadcopters and motorbikes welcome... :) Alternatively it may mean R/C aircraft beware of Mountain Bikers...

Try a picture of a "Turd" on it... I can't imagine anything would want to attack a flying turd...

OK in non drone pilot layman's terms..."Would you drive your car through a series of crossroads looking through a couple of toilet roll inserts"... The only safety surety are human eyes, brain, hands and the main reason why pilots still fly aircraft and drone pilots fly safe.

You are absolutely correct regarding Chinooks below 100ft. I am in a Chinook corridor in the South East as well as ASR. The ASR seem very low but when I am flying they are always above 400ft. The Chinooks however fly inland of the coast well below nearby hills that are only 60 meters high and...

Would the be HSBC or Natwest?

I am in the UK and when I listen to these sad US BS news channel (just the same with the BBC) reporters it makes me weep. They are making headlines out the the usual unsubstantiated dross they concoct and unfortunately the majority take notice. Let's hope the FAA have a little more integrity and...

I Love your honesty... just be careful you don't do a range check on a cliff top... :)

Well I notice I dribble on the pillow, and need to go for a pee every five minutes as well as can't stop farting so I figure I am now 66... :)

Many of us do photography and come across many challenging situations to get the shot you want. But you MUST assess the risks not only to yourself, but to others as well. I would recommend you take an A2CofC course (regardless of whether your drone falls in the category), as you will indelibly...