Recent content by Martysticks

Greetings from Florida. Actually lived in Metro Manilla for a short time in 1996; was teaching computer classes for employees of Metro Bank :)

Only if you use it to fly commercially. Even if you do, you can still fly the same drone recreationally.

I used to watch all those crazy 'let's see how far away I can fly this thing' videos; those made me nervous :)

For those of us that had to look up what the heck a quid is :), that makes it about $40 US. From what I can see one quid (pound sterling) is worth about $1.38US. That still sounds to be pretty cheap.

Close, Middleburg :)

Welcome from NE Florida. I had two drones (Mavic air and Mavic Pro Platinum) before I bought my Mavic 2 Zoom with the SC. I've since sold the Mavic Air, but still occasionally fly the Mavic PP. Having the SC is a wonderful addition for me :) That said, it was cheaper for me to by the M2Z...

Welcome from NE Florida; yes, yesterday was cool and windy :)

I only tend to get nervous when the screen goes gray :)

Welcome from Middleburg, FL

Welcome from Middleburg, FL!

Compensation has nothing to do with it. The FAA is very specific on this. Anything other than flying as a hobby, compensation or not, requires a Part 107.

Other than Amazon or Best Buy; I also used B&H Photo for my M2 Zoom.

Several weeks ago a parent in our neighborhood asked other neighbors to be on the lookout for their sons lost drone. I offered my services and mentioned that I was an FAA certificated drone pilot. They did come back and said they were happy for my help. The first thing I did was post on our...

I was always enamored with flight. My dad was a student pilot but gave it up when us kiddies (all six of us) came along. I was always a big fan of MS Flight Simulator but that's as far as it went. I have several friends who are/were pilots; one of them an ATP (worked for United). I spent my...

Welcome from a neighbor; Middleburg, FL