Recent content by surfingjoe

Nice shot !

It would've helped if I actually read the rest of your comment regarding map reconnaissance. I saw your statement about "estimating the altitude of your AC within your flight range based on your launch point" and reacted to just that part of your comment. I'll read the entire comment before...

I'm so glad I've read this thread. I've not lost a drone, hope I never will. if I do, I now know of a feature I didn't know exists in the app. Thank You Dakarenduro, for being the detailed instructions.

Thank You, I love that you've posted the handout (guide). I plan on printing it and placing the guide in my camera bag and into my drone case. Thank YOU

My recommendation, would be to get a topographic map of the area before flying. Know the terrain for the area and set your height limit 400 ft above the average height of the peaks.

You must be someone who lives in the flat lands. It is very different when flying in the mountains to know what terrain and its height you are flying over at any given time!!

I've seen reports of disconnecting in this forum to many times. One recommendation that seems common is to put your phone or tablet into airplane mode. Many threads have stated issue with disconnects when receiving messages or phone calls interrupting the communication between controller and...