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    It’s only a matter of time before they ban our hobby because of morons

    Just when you think you've heard it all...
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    It’s only a matter of time before they ban our hobby because of morons

    This worries me as well. Last week there was an incident with an Air Canada flight leaving Nanaimo and encountered a drone at 2000' AGL. Was all over the local news. So now when I go out with my drone I have to worry about someone thinking "Is that the idiot who flew that drone". All the...
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    Flying from home while the drone is outside?

    Don't do it. How can you maintain VLOS with you inside and the aircraft outside?
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    Mini2 Almost collides with low flying airplane

    Has anyone flown in St. Bart's in the Caribbean? Used to live in St Maarten and went to St. Barts more than a few times. Small planes only, they have to clear a hill and stall to land on the strip below. Lots of cars have tire marks on the roofs! For drone pilots it must be almost...
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    Arrested for Landing Drone on World Trade Center Tower 3

    How stupid. This guy shouldn't even be called a pilot. What he did was dangerous and gives people an excuse to paint us all with the same brush.
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    Maximum Altitude Reached?

    Thanks for all the input folks. I love it when posting in a forum ends up in a discussion that really sheds light and we all learn from each other. Have a great safe weekend everyone!
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    Flying in Portugal (Lisbon)

    Welcome to the forum. Lived in the Algarve for a while in Portugal. Sounds like a lot of restrictions, but my advice is to adhere to them. Maybe outside of Lisbon in the countryside would be less restrictive?
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    Hi from South Africa

    Welcome to the forum from BC Canada! Spend time in Cape Town years ago, can't imagine the awesome shots you can get with your drone! Have fun!
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    Maximum Altitude Reached?

    Thanks for the advice! I think next time I'll just climb down to ground level for my shot. I guess I need to get in better shape! Have a great weekend!
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    Maximum Altitude Reached?

    IF I had turned off downward vision do you think I would have avoided my tree landing? :)
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    Maximum Altitude Reached?

    Hey Guys. Yesterday I lifted my Mavic 2 Pro off to try and capture photos of an amazing waterfall. It was in a forested area and I was standing on the edge of a precipice. So to get my shot I needed to lift off, then fly down about 30 feet. All went ok until I tried to land. My Mavic flew...
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    Hey from British Columbia!

    Welcome to the forum! I'm in Nanaimo on the island. Have fun..fly safe :)