Drones and Pacemakers

[R.Cowan]

Recent health changes are resulting in recommendations from my doctor to have a pacemaker installed. Any pilots out there able to share if I should have concerns about the RC and possible interference with a pacemaker?

 

[AlanL]

The RC uses the same radio frequencies as public wifi. If you are fine around WiFi you should be fine with the drone controller.

 

[R.Cowan]

Thank you sir! I appreciate your input.

 

[Avandriver]

I have a pacemaker , I have not experienced any issues with my drone flying so far .

 

[Repaid1]

Recent health changes are resulting in recommendations from my doctor to have a pacemaker installed. Any pilots out there able to share if I should have concerns about the RC and possible interference with a pacemaker?

Your safe with "Drones" however one thing that has come to light recently is wireless charging for Phones/watches, there are reports of them Glitching some pacemakers...your doctor should tell you all the "What ifs" before implanting. I know it isn't funny but I had a buddy with a Pacemaker and defibrillator installed, we found out on accident once what happened when he was to close to the Microwave. It kept firing the defib, we had to drag him out of the house (Not sure why we didn't shut of Micro?). Wasn't funny then, but we did chuckle and joke about it to this day. They have made great strides since then, I wish you well.

 

[R.Cowan]

I have a pacemaker , I have not experienced any issues with my drone flying so far .

Thank you Avandriver!

 

[YVRGUY]

Just stay clear of strong electro magnetic fields…otherwise you’re good to go.

 

[mooncusser]

If you find yourself flying instead of the drone, try turning the remote controller around.

 

[Dale D]

Recent health changes are resulting in recommendations from my doctor to have a pacemaker installed. Any pilots out there able to share if I should have concerns about the RC and possible interference with a pacemaker?

I searched several sites and it seems as though you would be just fine. Just Google the question, "Can I fly a drone wearing a pacemaker?" There are many articles, and they are all saying it is safe.

Dale Davis, M.D.

 

[GregS]

Recent health changes are resulting in recommendations from my doctor to have a pacemaker installed. Any pilots out there able to share if I should have concerns about the RC and possible interference with a pacemaker?

As a former Pacemaker Company Rep, you don't have to worry. The big scare were microwave ovens. I would tell them the only way it would affect them was if they climbed in too.

 

[retiredNH]

Listen to your cardiologist...if (s)he's not sure, ask that they consult the pacemaker mfgr.

 

[R.Cowan]

Your safe with "Drones" however one thing that has come to light recently is wireless charging for Phones/watches, there are reports of them Glitching some pacemakers...your doctor should tell you all the "What ifs" before implanting. I know it isn't funny but I had a buddy with a Pacemaker and defibrillator installed, we found out on accident once what happened when he was to close to the Microwave. It kept firing the defib, we had to drag him out of the house (Not sure why we didn't shut of Micro?). Wasn't funny then, but we did chuckle and joke about it to this day. They have made great strides since then, I wish you well.

Thank you Repaid1, I appreciate you sharing that information. I too am possibly looking at a pacemaker and defibrillator. I kept thinking of the possibility of something like that happening while flying. I feel much better with the information I'm getting back from my fellow pilots, but will gather more from the Dr.

 

[R.Cowan]

If you find yourself flying instead of the drone, try turning the remote controller around.

I appreciate the humor! Really do...need some laughter in my life!

 

[R.Cowan]

I searched several sites and it seems as though you would be just fine. Just Google the question, "Can I fly a drone wearing a pacemaker?" There are many articles, and they are all saying it is safe.

Dale Davis, M.D.

Thank you Dale! I appreciate your information.

 

[R.Cowan]

As a former Pacemaker Company Rep, you don't have to worry. The big scare were microwave ovens. I would tell them the only way it would affect them was if they climbed in too.

Thanks Greg...the feedback I'm getting seems to be all positive and making me feel much better about being able to continue doing what I love.

 

[R.Cowan]

Listen to your cardiologist...if (s)he's not sure, ask that they consult the pacemaker mfgr.

Thank you very much!

 

[Skydreamer]

Thank you sir! I appreciate your input.

it shouldn’t interfere with drone signal and range if you wrap yourself with aluminum foil …
wish you best with surgery

 

[AlanL]

it shouldn’t interfere with drone signal and range if you wrap yourself with aluminum foil …
wish you best with surgery

Don't forget the hat while you have the tin foil out

 

[R.Cowan]

it shouldn’t interfere with drone signal and range if you wrap yourself with aluminum foil …
wish you best with surgery

Well now there's an idea. Like duct tape, aluminum foil has many uses...thanks!

 

[Skydreamer]

Don't forget the hat while you have the tin foil out

“Always laugh when yo

Well now there's an idea. Like duct tape, aluminum foil has many uses...thanks!

i made it look like signal and range a more important than pacemaker