Filter Use

Reelman67 · Jun 7, 2020

After reading about the use of filters, decided to purchase some Polarpro product for my M2P. Am anxious to see the resulting video. Will try to get out today and get some footage. This is totally a new learning experience, this and video editing.

THE CYBORG · Jun 7, 2020

They are useful helping keep your shutter speed down so you can use double frame rate.
Video editing is an art in itself if you want to push things as far as they go.

Reelman67 · Jun 9, 2020

Went out yesterday between rain showers and flew in a cloudy condition. Yes, there is an obvious effect using a filter, and it was pleasing to say the least.

Before I began flying, a military helo flew over, one of those double rotor jobs. Kept that in mind as I lifted off. As I was flying, a car pulls up with a couple inside. The driver says he is a drone flyer as well, lives down the street. Friendly. So, he goes and gets his drones, all non-DJI homebuilt, and flies them with me, using FPV goggles. Talk about speed, a real racer, incredible speed, flying through a group of trees, under the canopy, at high speed! Flies high, virtually falls down and engages the blades before hitting the ground. I didn't see any FAA registration nos. and I suspect they all weighed under 0.55 lbs but he seemed to think his days are numbered, flying as he does, using home built drones. He appeared knowledgeable about the rules, but flies using FPV goggles with no spotter.

So far, I have to admit, my experiences all have been positive when encountering other people when flying. Granted, they are a distraction, but have yet to experience a nasty encounter. People are generally interested in what I am doing as a recreational pilot. What I find interesting, is how many persons I encounter who also fly drones, a majority I would say. Maybe it's a draw, them knowing what I am about.

THE CYBORG · Jun 9, 2020

Good to see you had a pleasant experience.
I have a friend who flies RC plains, some at over 100 MPH so I would assume people like the one you met would still be able to fly that way but the options as to where would be limited.

Reelman67 · Jun 9, 2020

Yes, like others have stated, a "club" field is not desirable at all. Most drone enthusiasts want the freedom to fly, albeit with restrictions, anywhere that is optimal for flying.