Monument.AL
Active Member
.....I’ve just completed my RPAS license and this stuff was drummed into us. We had to learn to fly in ATTI mode for just this type of situation (loss of GPS) - and it’s tricky even when you can see the UAV. When you can’t see it - it would be nigh on impossible depending on the wind.
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I’m hoping the technology gets better - with parachutes, maybe lidar and other sensors, so that BVLOS becomes possible for more flyers.
I’d also strongly recommend you consider doing the RPAS certification. It’s great fun and you learn a **** of a lot.
I second Shaunh's comments here. Doing the RPAS certification was a real revelation for me and I recommend all drone users invest their time and get certified. I learnt so much and became very much aware of the importance of keeping within the regulations for the sake of protecting the entire drone industry.
As mentioned by Shaunh, parachute devices and technologies such as DJI's AirSense (ADS-B) will make future drones so much safer for the community (both airspace users and citizens on the ground) and will enable automation to enforce local regulations that will help keep us drone pilots out of trouble.