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    SAR Advice

    Thanks and understand.
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    Flying at high altitudes

    Not to bad, body must be acclimated, although I'm a cyclist and routinely ride over the 11,000 ft passes around here.
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    SAR Advice

    Near Idaho Springs.
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    SAR Advice

    This is the type of terrain we're talking about. He ran up to the right of the road.
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    SAR Advice

    Thanks BigAl07, yeah he's brindle (perfect camo) and injured and terrified I'm sure. Colorado forest isn't quite as dense as the east, but still fairly heavy. I tried early this morning but soon figured out the high sun angle wasn't helpful. I guess the midday overhead sun would be the best...
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    Reactions to drones in public

    Well since I won't be wearing a crossing guard vest anytime soon, and not doing anything illegal, I guess I don't feel the need to explain. If they have legitimate questions I will answer/explain. Hasn't really been an issue where I fly..
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    Do you think you will still be flying these things in 12 months?

    It's a privilege to live in Canada..lol
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    SAR Advice

    Barring a SAR course, are there any recommended methods for searching by air. Case, we live in the national forest and had some campers lose a dog after being hit by a car. Now I make no claims of being an expert in anything search or rescue wise, I decided to send the bird out over the area for...
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    Oh boy... we are all flying spy drones! DHS warns of 'strong concerns'

    They have plenty of cheap labor (children) to review it, that wouldn't be an issue.
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    Oh boy... we are all flying spy drones! DHS warns of 'strong concerns'

    Well if you trust the Chinese with anything, you must be nuts. I always fly in airplane mode on the tablet, and kill the app after flight. I also don't allow it background data, and NEVER sync flight logs. DJI assistant is a no-go on my laptop. Have you ever looked at the permissions for this...
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    This bird has No NFZ

    Plenty of NFZ,s, high wind warnings are preprogrammed in his firmmware from birth, firmware upgrades are continuous, RTH every evening,
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    Hello from 'Where you want to Be'

    Welcome, but from the last place I'd want to be.... Good luck!!
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    What is your favorite full scale helicopter?

    Claymation can defy the laws of physics. :)
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    What is your favorite full scale helicopter?

    Yep, that's a good one also..
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    What is your favorite full scale helicopter?

    Although since I'am a former Marine, I guess I'm obligated to say the Shitehook.. :D