Greetings from Houston - new member

[av84fun]

Hello everyone, and thank you for welcoming me into this group!


My family and I currently live on the west side of Houston, Texas, though most of our relatives are back in central Texas. I’m an instrument-rated private pilot and the proud owner of a Beechcraft Bonanza BE35 V-tail. Just last week, I added a Part 107 certification to my credentials and received my temporary certificate on Saturday—exciting times!


I've been dabbling with drones since around 2015, starting with various beginner-level models and working my way through countless versions over the years. As of midnight tonight, I’m officially “hanging up my spurs” from my career as a software and web developer and thinking about what comes next. My dream is to find something that blends what I enjoy with the possibility of earning a little extra along the way—a win-win in my book!


What really fascinates me are the technical aspects of drone operations: photogrammetry, mapping, surveying, and the like. When it comes to creative, cinematic work, let’s just say I’m probably better suited for precision tasks—I’ll leave the breathtaking vistas to the artistic pros out there!


Looking forward to connecting with all of you, learning from your experiences, and exploring where this journey might lead.

 

[Hauptmann]

Hi, Av8! Welcome to the forum, from Hauptmann in Hurst, TX! Nice V Tail. I've flown with a friend who had one, Boy, did that thing kick butt!

Glad to have you with us!

 

[av84fun]

Hi, Av8! Welcome to the forum, from Hauptmann in Hurst, TX! Nice V Tail. I've flown with a friend who had one, Boy, did that thing kick butt!

Glad to have you with us!

Thank you for the welcome! Glad to be here.

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum @av84fun!

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America av84fun.

Welcome to the Forum.

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[LoudThunder]

My family and I currently live on the west side of Houston, Texas

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.

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Wait until that permanent Certification arrives, take it outside in the sunlight, the FAA Hologram looks like it's on fire…

If you have a Facebook Presence then you might connect with the Texas Drone Pilot Group…

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Texas Mavic drone users - Join the other Mavic pilots in your area to discuss local laws, restrictions, great places to fly, local drone shops, etc. Start a thread to introduce yourself and let us know where in TX you reside!

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Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check here so you do not run afoul of the law.

Federal Drone Laws in the United States (FAA) - Pilot Institute

44809 is an exemption from Part 107 drone laws. This means that drone pilots fly under Part 107 drone rules by default unless they meet all 9 of the requirements to fly under 44809, the exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. You can read more about these requirements...

pilotinstitute.com

If that photo of your Bonanza was shot with your drone, then you were flying your drone over 400'… L L . . .

Not to worry, sometimes I fly my drone too high and too fast... L L . . .



Believe it or not…

Fly Safe and Have Fun!

 

[Mrktn]

A big welcome to the forum!

 

[sarahb]

Welcome!

 

[av84fun]

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.

Member Map

mavicpilots.com

Wait until that permanent Certification arrives, take it outside in the sunlight, the FAA Hologram looks like it's on fire…

If you have a Facebook Presence then you might connect with the Texas Drone Pilot Group…

Log into Facebook

Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

www.facebook.com

Additionally, we have a Sub Forum for Texans…

US - Texas

Texas Mavic drone users - Join the other Mavic pilots in your area to discuss local laws, restrictions, great places to fly, local drone shops, etc. Start a thread to introduce yourself and let us know where in TX you reside!

mavicpilots.com

Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check here so you do not run afoul of the law.

Federal Drone Laws in the United States (FAA) - Pilot Institute

44809 is an exemption from Part 107 drone laws. This means that drone pilots fly under Part 107 drone rules by default unless they meet all 9 of the requirements to fly under 44809, the exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. You can read more about these requirements...

pilotinstitute.com

If that photo of your Bonanza was shot with your drone, then you were flying your drone over 400'… L L . . .

Not to worry, sometimes I fly my drone too high and too fast... L L . . .

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Believe it or not…

Fly Safe and Have Fun!

Thanks for the info. I'm on it.

The photo was taken by a friend from an A36. The big bird lands at 75kts and stops flying around 55kts. Short list of drones that could keep up.

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[Cafguy]

Welcome to the forum and I am so jealous lol Love the plane !!!!!!! I have the newer model with all the bells a whistles . It cost me almost 30 bucks and is my favorite Flight simulator airplane!
I am an aviation junkie and long ago took lessons but don't fly for real unless its an RC plane or Drone.

 

[careless]

Welcome from Kentucky

 

[PakNheat380]

Welcome to the forum from NW Montana

 

[Talldiver]

Welcome to the forum from Northwest, New Jersey. I, too, am starting to dabble in mapping and photogrammetry, especially 3D. I'm trying to decide if the Mavic 3E is worth the investment and how much I can earn on the side. A lot of YouTube videos claim one can make a ton of money. We'll see.

 

[av84fun]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

Thank you.

I love WI! We go to Airventure every year since about 2011. Usually fly in to Oshkosh but we landed in Fond Du Lac this year.

 

[av84fun]

Welcome to the forum from Northwest, New Jersey. I, too, am starting to dabble in mapping and photogrammetry, especially 3D. I'm trying to decide if the Mavic 3E is worth the investment and how much I can earn on the side. A lot of YouTube videos claim one can make a ton of money. We'll see.

100%. I mainly fly a Mini 4 Pro but looking to add RTK or upgrade. The jump in price to an Enterprise model or another RTK model is so steep, I'm having a hard time justifying it. Considering starting with NTRIP and PPK to test the waters.

 

[LoudThunder]

we landed in Fond Du Lac

I once landed in "Cheese Fondue..."

You can imagine the mess that was... L L . . .

 

[SpitFire]

Greetings from Chicago the Windy City, welcome to the forum.
FLY SAFE & FLY SMART
Lots of knowledgable Pilots on this forum.