Recent content by Flying Shroppie

I'm sure there was a lot of negativity said about the Wright brothers Fancy the thought of a man going up in the air supported on a collection of sticks and string and their mother's house curtains. I'm glad it never caught on. Then there was that Mr Ford with his horseless carriages, another...

There should be quite a good few sites in the South West particularly Exmoor and Dartmoor and along the north and south coasts. Steer clear of taking off from and landing on Nat Trust properties as they forbid it. However they have no authority to ban overflying their property just steer clear...

Is this still for sale and if so how much to ship to the UK

Six years ago I bought a new phone to make phone calls. Not to have access to 99.99999999 % of stuff I have not the slightest interest in. I cost me (brand new) less than 4 pounds sterling. Just over 5 dollars. It still does all I need it to do. When I get desperate for a need to know answer I...

Brought back many memories. I did a lot of my "courting" in the early 1960's in the area around St John's. Sorry but the details will have to remain behind locked doors as they were gained in the days before the current "tell all" culture. Wink, wink

Had an interesting situation yesterday. I was trying to order a replacement battery for a DJI Neo unit. Normally far cheaper if ordered direct from China but it turned out to be 33% cheaper when ordered from a UK retailer. The Chinese price has rocketed. It must be hurting you guys in the US

The danger is if the water surface is flat calm and the water is very clear. Even worse if there is strong sunlight. The drone's sensors cannot log on to a surface it can see. Otherwise its worth a trial movement at the waters edge. Not always possible if launching from a boat

Can you imagine the poor soul who had the job of painting the white line in the centre. That must qualify for "The most boring job ever"

Face book? That's lost me. You would need a blow torch to get into my wallet (pocket book I think its called in the US) Its worth remembering Need and Desire are two entirely different things but often confused.

As an 84 year old I have to ask. What's Facebook ? I find its always worth remembering that Need and Desire are entirely different but often confused.

Another bostin view o the cut

In a strongish wind the tips on the blades of a large wind turbine are traveling close to the speed of sound ie. 720-760 mph Unless your reactions are super human stay away.

I always know its getting windy when the wind turbine situated approximately 600mts from my house is turned into its "feathering" position. This allows the blades to slowly rotate but not power the generator. Apparently this 72 kilowatt unit monitors the wind speed and takes the necessary...

I am surprised that you are even considering not sending the item back. DJi have honoured their part of the deal now honour your part

We were in Vancouver three weeks ago and one evening we were watching a guy flying what I am sure was a sub 250 gm drone (not sure what model). After a short while he was approached a police officer and told to pack the thing away or face it being impounded. At no time was the drone being flown...