Recent content by geckotrap

Most people I've talked to got scared! But, let me let you know, it's a process of getting experience. To fly up to 400ft. and see your Lil' Mavic look like it's too far, and going to fly away can cause heart palps! The worst is, flying your drone by eyesight to a distant spot. Then looking at...

Sorry. The 1st pic is a bottom wing T tail trainer. This one is a top wing, non T tail. Do you have an airport, or airstrip near? Within 5 miles?

Defensive wise, The drone can fly straight up longer and faster than birds. But, It won't make the problem go away! You still gotta come down, and then you're in their sky-turf!

Hey, look! Are those buildings corrugated metal???

The best Android devices are hindered from near (DJI Go4) perfection, because of differences between models and companies that produce them. Think of this; Each major company touts superior hardware and design, i.e. Samsung, LG, etc, etc. Add to that, each company produces different model...

Just gonna post that suggestion! Hey, free aerial photos of your property? Normally you'd have to hire a photographer, who would have to hire time on an aircraft. If they decline the offer, they're probably hiding something from the police.

I am not a recreational flyer. My problem is anywhere within the Class C airspace, and my Mavic and controller say NFZ. I get permission to fly under most of the class C airspace, except within about a mile and a half of the runway. If I go through the proper channels, I can get permission to...

Top of Sky scraper, or a cliff, it doesn't matter, It's AGL, "above ground level", and Sea Level if over the ocean, or it's illegal, except for temporary emergencies. Lake or some "Seas" are not MSL or mean sea level. The Oceans on the other hand, are relatively equal all over the earth. But...

I wouldn't put it past me!!! This was probably what happened. Of course at the time of the job, I was taken aback, and nervously fumbling about. It was a miracle I was able to gather my wits and get as far as I did. Thanks for the much needed help! and...how fast you got it to me!

Clear, concise reply!!! Thank You!!

I've been searching for this after running into a brick wall a few days ago during a Real Estate photo assignment. ( 1 or 2 stills from just above telephone pole. 50' ) I previously got permission by AirMap as a registered, certified pilot. After the Mavic pro didn't take off at the site with...

Exactly! Same as when you get a suspicious pain. Google it, and you start to believe it's fatal! Only people with problems complain!! Everyone else, is out having fun!

This is the kind of dribble you can almost guarantee will keep popping up on the forums for years to come, with some kind of different spin, each time.

I noticed in advertisement, they showcased a 3rd person "chase-cam " view. This would never be know in reality. OK, it just went into unrealistic, kiddy-tendo, fluff! What's next? Search for the bikini girl??

Hasselblad has a digital "rangefinder" style camera, which is a Sony with a hardwood overlay grip, and a Hasselblad badge. This sort of thing happens in all consumer catagories, for decades. Who really owns the Mercedes line? Jeep? Craftsman tools? Pioneer audio? The list is endless, and is ever...