Recent content by Glenh

@GFields @clackey . Way points by what software? Your answer is a one liner, No assistance. Are you a Moderator?

Is there any form of Drone Operators Union that can negotiate on these (and FAA) issues? We have some rights as we have made investments and depend on these technologies for our livelihood.

Weather Apps for the wind speed at about 40m above takeoff? This would be useful.

Will check out the Airline regs. Do you use Opensky or Ok2fky apps? South Tvl looks ok.

A question from my Insurer was "Have you ever crashed your drone?". Apparently those who have are deemed lower insurance risk as they would have learned from the experience.

Thanks for the info. I like the idea of some images of the Palmetum, Following the Ross River to the sea. South Townsville might be good. Friends might like some aerials of The Strand. Maybe down south where the sea meets the land? Maggie and Paluma might be a bridge too far. Must check on the...

I am up to Townsville for a couple of weeks. (from Sydney) More military bases that art galleries about there. Is it worthwhile to bring up my mini 2 for a fly around? Battery transport is an issue. A beautiful country, so looking forward to the adventure.

I am not inclined to advertise or endorse companies on this forum however: The company that I am with has given me good service and feedback, though I have yet to make a claim from them. I pay about $30 pm for hardware, software etc and $1250 public liability insurance. From hearsay the one...

I have used a couple of those. Opensky is good for some things. For me Ok2Fly is the clearest and has good info. For example it showed that there is a model aircraft club operating in Balgowlah Heights, and Sydney Paragliding Club operates off Long Reef. Situational awareness. Check out the...

Our drone regulations require that we fly min 30 m horizontally and 30 m vertically from a populous (One person = populous) area. Similarly for animals. Wales fall under a separate more stringent clause. I note that there is no regulation for flying above birds (except that they might be...

From time to time I wander down to Waverton Park and practice some flying skills. Mostly a dog walking park but a mixed footy game on any Sunday. I stand aside until the game is over. Dog walkers apologize for their interference in my activity.

Yes, situational awareness. Thanks.

So, what do you estimate your VLOS capabilities generally? Vertical? Horizontal (Say at 10 m altitude)? Horizontal at say 60 m altitude? And why is this important (or not)?

To answer your interests one by one: They advertise drone jobs, so not really approached or solicited. BTW to be on their list you are required to have a RePL, registered drone, liability insurance, ARN. All registered with CASA. The private companies were not recruiting but rather advertising...

There are a couple of organisations who advertise drone jobs and direct them to you depending on your expertise, qualifications, equipment, location etc. However if an emergency arises then they will open this opportunity up to all of their ''members' and it is up to them to accept this job if...