Recent content by Stickynick

If you are talking about the DJI video I to prove your drone is still working - it is a screen record and can be done with a smart controller - I did the same as I missed the deadline - it was pretty easy - no flight required

Phantomrain - - Thanks for the video - that appears to be exactly what was happening to me. I am inclined to think that strong winds AND freezing conditions together are the issue though. I have not seen this problem in warm weather and much stronger winds than I had on the flight in question...

Zoom/Smart Controller, flying in sight at 20 meters height - cold day a couple degrees below freezing - windy but not extreme. I had the Gimbal tilt full up on it's own a few times - regained control with tilt wheel a few times but the uncomanded tilting repeated a few times - eventually got...

I too am a former Helicopter pilot and these modern drones have what we would call an SAS system on steroids - you can leave the controls while the drone hovers in place in any wind within the limits (which are impressive) As for vortex ring - you can hear the increase in blade noise (perhaps...

Just passed my Canada Advanced written test yay