Recent content by Flynz

Why not put a small sticker on the controller. Perhaps one of these Domo Letratags with “check gimbal before start up” I have seen similar signs in aircraft. Or a check list on a small board with all the key pre startup and preflight checks. Or the letters CG on the battery packs by the...

Good move. Is use habit. Always turn the drone onto its back to open the rotor arms and take the cover off then. I also go for the two wheeled thrills. Have a top box so taking the drone is a great opportunity to combine hobbies. Nice colour scheme btw

Welcome to the world of drones. I started with Mavic Pro Platinum. Here are some hints: 1. If your selected drone has a learner mode, start there. It was the default on my MP. It limits range and speed. 2. Do not take of until you have multiple satellites and the position confirmed...

Agree. Yeh, I sometimes RTH to get overhead or close at altitude but always cancel and land manually. I frequently fly close to large objects and can't stand the stress of hoping the the precision landing is precise. I tend to fly a descending approach to low a hover then land rather than drop...

Sorry to hear about your crash. I use sports mode on a MP for dealing with high winds or if I get bored flying home from a mission. Always hover at altitude and get back to normal mode and quietly check everything out including which way I am pointing before descending into the danger zone of...

Me too. In my case I was in a park on a hill in a city and the helo failed to change altitude to reflect the underlying ground contours and therefore breached the AGL rules. Common occurrence in a city of volcanic cones. Appeared without warning, close loud and fast. Fortunately the MP was...

I flew a C152 and wasn't allowed to fly at 100ft. I did a low pass over my Dad playing golf once (dipped below 500ft) and got hauled up by the tower. My instructor gave me the mandatory lecture, then laughed, said we all did that when learning, but don't do it again! (not laughing now). It...

Must have been a blast!!! Mind you a 100ft pass at a beach would secure you a job flying a desk forever. Yeh stay away from military sites. Those guys do things differently...

The flightradar24 App will give you the altitude of passing aircraft.

Interesting. How did the App know there was a manned aircraft in your location?

I would get the tail number and call the closest tower or/and FAA. At the very least have a chat and get clarity on their expectations. I am not familiar with zero ceiling flight zones. Where I come from its 500 feet unless in a designated low flying training zone, which are all over farm...

I backed into a tree with a Mavic Pro platinum. Can't balme DJI for that, no back sensors. I would certainly have the finger on the escape key for any outdated flight near obstacles.

Yeh Well you would really take your eyes off the road and hands off the controls because Musk told you that you could.

I really like the rescue line idea. Like on a wharf it could carry a light line which the person in trouble uses to pull over a buoyancy aid and heavier line. Cool. Agree the release is needed!

Nice experiment, thanks for the post. I see from feedback that the parachute could fe folded for quicker release. or use a static cord or a pilot chute. I see from the photo in the post that the release can drop a life jacket. If a mate is in trouble it is a fine call whether to drop a...