Good morning to all-
So since yesterday was the prettiest day God ever made, my son and I went over to the beach in Florida to do some fishing and flying.
My son was about a half-mile offshore. the wind was out of the north- not too bad, the water was flat, we were the only folks out there. Perfect set up, right?
When I launched and flew, the drone was in VLOS- see, I can do that from time to time- and I flew directly to where my son was paddling his kayak.
And I could not find him. Water, water everywhere, but not a kayak to be found. I had to raise the drone up to a couple of hundred feet and do a circle search to finally locate him. then I could lower the drone and use 2X telephoto to get my video.
But I'll tell you, finding a fairly small object in a wide expanse is not easy. this was very educational for me.
you all be safe and keep well-Ed
So since yesterday was the prettiest day God ever made, my son and I went over to the beach in Florida to do some fishing and flying.
My son was about a half-mile offshore. the wind was out of the north- not too bad, the water was flat, we were the only folks out there. Perfect set up, right?
When I launched and flew, the drone was in VLOS- see, I can do that from time to time- and I flew directly to where my son was paddling his kayak.
And I could not find him. Water, water everywhere, but not a kayak to be found. I had to raise the drone up to a couple of hundred feet and do a circle search to finally locate him. then I could lower the drone and use 2X telephoto to get my video.
But I'll tell you, finding a fairly small object in a wide expanse is not easy. this was very educational for me.
you all be safe and keep well-Ed