A Sad Goodbye from Me

[Folufaf]

All the best, I’m sure there’s a fix out there

 

[DavidT_ NZ]

Those of you that know me will be aware that I’ve been losing my eye sight. At only 46, it’s a crappy situation to be in. Unfortunately, I’ve now got to the point where I can no longer drive, and no longer fly a drone safely. So, I’m sadly selling my equipment and leaving the hobby. I’ve been struggling to read without aid now too, so I won’t be visiting the forum much and as I’m going to miss flying it will be painful to come here and read about you all having fun.

This forum has been a fantastic place, and is full of excellent people.I wish you all a right, happy and healthy future. Stay safe!

Shaun

Hello Shaun. I don’t think we’ve chatted before but why don’t you ask if one of your friends or family would like to to take you out and fly your drone for you, describing what they see on the screen, the sunlight, the colours, the clouds, the reflections off the water, the buildings, the trees, the fall colours, the greens, farm and street activities and to read some of the forum to you? These are all things that interest you now and you will visualize them, even if you cannot see them clearly, or at all. My cousin has lost his vision, at an older age, but we reminisce over music concerts that we went to, together, because the images remain, along with the sounds. And the noise of that DJI start up routine and those rotors at RTH should bring a smile to your face! There is no reason why you should not continue to contribute to this forum and to others, if you can have the assistance from someone caring alongside. A lot of people find drone flying therapeutic, a bit like standing in a cold river for hours, fishing! If you don’t make it back here, good luck in the future, with your health. But if you do find a way to continue your interest, best wishes there, also. If you were my neighbour, I would invite you out for a “fly past”! Cheers - David, in NZ ?? ????????

 

[slkfis]

May God Bless you and we will say a Prayer for you.

slkfis

 

[Housenotes]

I know I am one of many who have benefited from your posts. Also, I would join in with the many fellow flyers who are wishing you best of luck. I truly hope & pray that there will be a cure/solution to your sight problems.

 

[Darryl From Indy]

Those of you that know me will be aware that I’ve been losing my eye sight. At only 46, it’s a crappy situation to be in. Unfortunately, I’ve now got to the point where I can no longer drive, and no longer fly a drone safely. So, I’m sadly selling my equipment and leaving the hobby. I’ve been struggling to read without aid now too, so I won’t be visiting the forum much and as I’m going to miss flying it will be painful to come here and read about you all having fun.

This forum has been a fantastic place, and is full of excellent people.I wish you all a right, happy and healthy future. Stay safe!

Shaun

Prayers sent your way!

 

[Dale D]

I am a retired ophthalmologist in practice 38 yrs. the best eye hospital in the world is Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami where I trained.
If you need a referral I can help
Dale Davis MD

 

[Darryl From Indy]

Prayers sent your way!

 

[OldGuy]

I can’t find words. So sorry to hear about your condition. I’m a Yorkshireman too. Take care.

 

[Phantomrain.org]

Those of you that know me will be aware that I’ve been losing my eye sight. At only 46, it’s a crappy situation to be in. Unfortunately, I’ve now got to the point where I can no longer drive, and no longer fly a drone safely. So, I’m sadly selling my equipment and leaving the hobby. I’ve been struggling to read without aid now too, so I won’t be visiting the forum much and as I’m going to miss flying it will be painful to come here and read about you all having fun.

This forum has been a fantastic place, and is full of excellent people.I wish you all a right, happy and healthy future. Stay safe!

Shaun

Im so sorry. ugh.

 

[virtualphotographers]

Adding my thanks for your camaraderie here on Mavic Pilots. It’s of course just a small thing in the big picture for you but your participation and advice has been a big lift (some pun intended) for all the pilots on the forum.
Wishing you peace and strength as you move on and hope you find many unexpected adventures ahead that fill your senses, mind and soul

fair winds

 

[Geekser]

Those of you that know me will be aware that I’ve been losing my eye sight. At only 46, it’s a crappy situation to be in. Unfortunately, I’ve now got to the point where I can no longer drive, and no longer fly a drone safely. So, I’m sadly selling my equipment and leaving the hobby. I’ve been struggling to read without aid now too, so I won’t be visiting the forum much and as I’m going to miss flying it will be painful to come here and read about you all having fun.

This forum has been a fantastic place, and is full of excellent people.I wish you all a right, happy and healthy future. Stay safe!

Shaun

Wishing you the best - thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[Jack43]

Hi Shaun,
even if I don´t know you I am very affected about your eye problem. Very sorry to read that you have to quit the drone hobby!
The best wishes and hopefully it get not worse!
cheers Paul

 

[BLUEJ]

Sorry to learn of your situation. Hopefully they can find a fix. Best of luck to you.

In my prayers

 

[jnatt]

Sorry to hear this.. Best wishes and I hope there is an improvement or a fix for your condition.. take care

 

[Waldo Pepper]

Prayers started Shaun, and will continue.

Thank you for sharing the loss of your vision with us, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

I lost complete vision in one eye several years ago, an accident severed the optic nerve. Luckily, still have the eye but it’s completely blind. The other eye, Although vision is not that great at least can still maneuver on my own and fly a drone. I know in time, that will change.

I always tell my friends and family, Cherish every moment of your vision. I know you probably do the same, with your family and Friends.

Fellow friends, with future flights cherish each flight. Cherish the beautiful terrain, beautiful colors, the wildlife that enter your screen cherish these moments.

God bless Shaun, We are here to support you.

 

[Blazensdl]

So sorry I'm a nubie and am putting you on my prayer list it seems like you have many people doing the same this is a great forum with people of familiar love of capturing a moment with wings and a lens

 

[Palerider]

Sorry to hear this. My prayers for a cure.

 

[monteolsen1]

Those of you that know me will be aware that I’ve been losing my eye sight. At only 46, it’s a crappy situation to be in. Unfortunately, I’ve now got to the point where I can no longer drive, and no longer fly a drone safely. So, I’m sadly selling my equipment and leaving the hobby. I’ve been struggling to read without aid now too, so I won’t be visiting the forum much and as I’m going to miss flying it will be painful to come here and read about you all having fun.

This forum has been a fantastic place, and is full of excellent people.I wish you all a right, happy and healthy future. Stay safe!

Shaun

I'm very sorry you have to experience this. God speed to you, and may you find another avocation that will provide you much happiness and fulfillment, sir.

 

[Icelandman]

Those of you that know me will be aware that I’ve been losing my eye sight. At only 46, it’s a crappy situation to be in. Unfortunately, I’ve now got to the point where I can no longer drive, and no longer fly a drone safely. So, I’m sadly selling my equipment and leaving the hobby. I’ve been struggling to read without aid now too, so I won’t be visiting the forum much and as I’m going to miss flying it will be painful to come here and read about you all having fun.

This forum has been a fantastic place, and is full of excellent people.I wish you all a right, happy and healthy future. Stay safe!

Shaun

So sorry to hear your news. Best of luck in the future.

 

[ven]

Very sorry to read this, thoughts sent your way.