Air 2 Jaco, Costa Rica's surf city

[Neko 506]

Yesterday morning in Jaco, Costa Rica central pacific area, very popular spot among surfers.

Pura vida!

 

[OkDrone]

Nice video. Thanks for posting. What did you use to film with?

 

[Neko 506]

Mavic air 2, around 7:45 am local time. It's my first drone, stock, still earning my way around the sticks.

Pura vida!

 

[Dale D]

Yesterday morning in Jaco, Costa Rica central pacific area, very popular spot among surfers.

Pura vida!

Nice footage but I wish I could see it in 4K. I could only get 1080p/60.

 

[Neko 506]

Yes, I am only beginning to record upwards of 1080, I will keep you in mind for the next one. I did however record a couple in 2 K, I'll post the link shorty

 

[Neko 506]

These ones are 2 K each, I hope you enjoy them

 

[BatmanSB]

Yesterday morning in Jaco, Costa Rica central pacific area, very popular spot among surfers.

Pura vida!

Looking at visiting CR in 2 weeks. I see you are to register the drone with DGCA even for recreational use. They ask for registration number, which having a mini 2 I don't have as it's not required in Canada. Can you confirm if registration is required in CR for recrational use. I am reading conflicting answers to that. Thanks

 

[Neko 506]

As per today, DGAC rulebook is a little confusing, bottom line is you DO NOT need registration/license for you UAV UNLESS you are performing non recreational activities with it ( a. i. getting paid in any form monetary or otherwise for your footage/imagery), and you must comply with set regulations ( flying line of sight, maximum altitude, restricted air space, etc). In Costa Rica, DGAC authorities basically copied FAA rules for uav use and regulations, but waived the registration/licencing requirements for recreational use.
I hope you really enjoy your visit, and get to see your videos! Where are you staying?
Remember to check on the current Covid related topics (mask wearing, etc)

Cheers!

 

[Neko 506]

 

[Neko 506]

Flying around and I am pretty sure the surfer at the end spotted the drone heading straight to him, and decided to show off a little