New old guy with a drone ...

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum @motocatfish!

 

[SpitFire]

Greetings from Chicago the Windy City, welcome to the forum.
FLY SAFE & FLY SMART

 

[Gagey52]

Greetings mate
Welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia.
Regards
Gagey

 

[Daytona500]

Hi folks, Motocatfish here. Some one else beat me to the Catfish user name, but that is how I will sign off my posts. Catfish is the nickname a motorcycle club gave me 40 years ago. I guess I ordered it for dinner a few too-many times! D'OH!

Retired EE & moto Instructor, but still a bit of a moto hooligan. ;-) As arthritis is making my riding days shorter, I found myself wanting to learn & do something new.

I've had a photography hobby for decades. Been following a couple of moto vloggers who use their drones for incredible scenery. OMG, I was hooked!

I spent many hours on YT trying to figure out which drone to buy. Decided to go with the DJI Air 3S Buy More Combo for the great cameras & better wind-stability that the mini 4 Pro I was considering. While it was being shipped, I found Pilot Institute's TRUST guide & certification process.. Got the Air Aware app on my phone & was ready for some rec flying. I got drone liability insurance also.

A friend who has his FAA Commercial UAS Pilot Cert. (Part 107) told me I should get my Part 107 cert also. I signed up for the Pilot Institute's Part 107 Study Course, and passed the FAA test with 95%! I was a bit shocked I (70yo) remembered most of those details for the test!

Been flying the Air 3S in some open Class G airspace near me for a couple of weeks. I've mostly learned the drone & controls now, but need more practice to control it as well as I would like. Video & photo quality has been excellent!

This has gotten long, sorry. Retired engineers still like details! D'OH! ;-)

Catfish ...

I'm surprised I didn't pick up the handle Haddock Man as I always order fried haddock if its on the menu. My official handle is LAZERMAN as I do or did laser engraving. I rode MC for 55 years but had to switch to 3 wheels , I love my Can Am Spyder yea at 75 the arthritis is starting to bother me some but I'll ride till I die I hope. My mini pro 4 fits nicely it the front trunk so I ride and fly LOL

 

[Dan'sUavTech]

Welcome to the forum!