Recent content by Tshred57

How about, "isn't Homeland Security worried about that thing?" Actually got that question once. I haven't had any knocks on my door so far. :/

I wrote that because I fly in Kansas, and I did check with a wind farm owner. Not to fly through turbines, but to keep a safe distance above and away from them. I could've parked a mile away and flown to one, but Google maps showed their office so I dropped by. I'm not the drone police. I got a...

Do it the right way and check with the wind farm owner if they mind you flying your drone through one of their spinning wind turbines.

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Thanks Dave

Thanks folks. Too bad about the weather Porky. Leaves don't turn in Arkansas till the end of October - this pic was taken last weekend. Oh well...

Thank you, Martin!

Pig Trail Scenic Byway - Arkansas

Well, this is "he," and there was a long thread about it. I'm sure you can do a search. Since I went through it, I've not paid attention to kp index, and beside being attacked by a raptor, I've never had an incident. Certainly the experts will have opinions. You're an expert, I assume?

I think I've read about ADS-B in regards to FlightAware. I'll just keep fingers crossed that a question about that won't be on the new FAA test for recreational pilots (if there is such a thing as a recreational pilot with the new US laws). Neat info.

I flew in a canyon in Utah last summer and had no issues at all. I used the Titan Switch but didn't really think about drone to GPS connection. I guess ignorance is bliss. :/ I'll pay more attention to those GPS bars from now on, for sure.

Got it. Thanks very much.

I never fail to learn new things here. Thanks, folks.

I understand location of the satellites matters as well (at least when flying between buildings, say), but it's really that easy? As in don't worry about it, pretty much. If that's the case, I've been missing some good flying time lately!

I like your answer and it makes sense. I was hoping there was a way to check, before I travel 30 minutes, if it's going to be okay to fly. It appears the answer from Meta4 might cover it? You folks know way more than I do. I just want to take photos. :)