Recent content by BenTaplane

Very impressive footage of some magnificent country. You must have had a wonderful time there!

This video came to me via my YT feed and as it was already taken a few days ago, I expected that it would be the topic of a fair bit of discussion. I too am very impressed by the footage, and also by the fact that it was done on a home-made and long range drone! Yep, National Geographic would be...

There's a phone app you can download at AIRPASS - Your pass to the skies that will help you with "don't fly" zones. Enjoy your stay! :)

Noble Park and sometimes the city but often go to Geelong and Phillip Island. Whereabouts are you?

I just came across your vid ... excellent footage and editing! I too am from Melbun! :)

Great video! I like your YT video of your 2021 footage too!

Thank you! Now I have two questions answered: that GPS indoors is almost non-existent, which is why I ended up renovating the staircase bannister with my props. Threw out one pair and the second pair is mildly scratched ... but I'm gonna turf that one too, now that I've read this! I've dressed...

Thanks! Yes, and another useless thing is too much air in the fuel tanks. Applying that principle to drones, I decided to get an extra battery. ;)

Thanks! PNG always stays in your mind ... jeez, lucky you got over the malaria!

Thanks, I realize there's a LOT to learn, but it's great that you can spend time learning from the experience of others here! :)

Thanks! Yes, it actually really IS much more relaxing!!

Thanks! I'm only endorsed on the Bell 47G but at least it had 2 more cylinders to foul up haha! And you're right, there's so much less drama flying drones.

G'day! I'm just starting to enjoy being able to concentrate on the views of Planet Earth from above, with a Mavic 2 Pro. Before that, I concentrated more on making sure I stayed above the ground while I was flying various types of aircraft. My biggest buzzes were flying for an airline in New...