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  1. BenTaplane

    Air 2 Two weeks in Mongolia (a drone pilots paradise)

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

    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...
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    Flying a mini in Australia - registration required?

    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! :)
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    Victorian Coasts of Australia

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

    I just came across your vid ... excellent footage and editing! I too am from Melbun! :)
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    Air 2 Riding across a frozen lake with Active Track

    Great video! I like your YT video of your 2021 footage too!
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    Need help with propeller damage opinion

    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...
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    Another newbie and retired pilot from Australia

    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. ;)
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    Another newbie and retired pilot from Australia

    Thanks! PNG always stays in your mind ... jeez, lucky you got over the malaria!
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    Another newbie and retired pilot from Australia

    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! :)
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    Another newbie and retired pilot from Australia

    Thanks! Yes, it actually really IS much more relaxing!!
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    Another newbie and retired pilot from Australia

    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.
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    Another newbie and retired pilot from Australia

    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...