WDKZoom
Well-Known Member
Helicopters are another thing entirely. I don't know how people can fly them with such precision. I took a few computer classes on helos and was even gifted an actual lesson. I declined the lesson knowing that I wouldn't be able to afford to continue if I liked it. Drones are a bit safer, but without any sensory input it's kind of scary, especially once you can't "really" see them...
...Which leads me to my next thought... You're supposed to keep them in line-of-sight so you can see them without any visual aids (i.e. binocs.) I can't believe that most drone pilots don't break that rule from time to time, maybe often. Let's be real... Once you're past 1000 feet out if you don't have binoculars you have super vision if you can really still see your drone. Even if you have a spotter, if you're sending your drone out 5000 ft unless your spotter is chasing it, can he truly see it? I don't expect anyone to fess up in writing publicly.
I believe the point he was trying to make in this respect as I have flown RC helicopters is that they do have more problems and they crash a lot more often for pilot and mechanical reasons even at 20 feet away. It’s the money and time it’s going to take you to fix it and you equate that to your drone and thus that pit in your stomach. A good chopper especially depending on the size is going to cost you as much if not more than an MP2.
WDK