I was not encouraging it. My point was you have paid for it. You can fly it any way you want. We all know the law. I hold a ppl vfr, but to say ive never broken the law and cloud surfed would be a lie, same as saying ive never broken the speed limit in my car or bike.
Dont need dji constantly holding my hand. Ive gone high with the drone, maybe 5000ft, i bottled it at that. I was aware of my surroundings and how wind at altitude works.
You are right in saying there is nothing to see at that height. It was an experiment that came with severe range anxiety.
Hacking the MP to remove all restrictions in my case was because i live 350 metres inside one of dji's nfz zones thats actually only live for 2 weeks of the year.
The OP can take his MP as high as he wishes. Knowing how to mitigate risk will be beneficial, but at the end of the day, he will be the one taking responsibility for his actions.
If you're not living life on the edge, you're taking up to much room [emoji106]
If noticed, I didn't quote you, wasn't directly targeting your comments... I was commenting on the whole.
Regarding your NFZ predicament and being just inside an arbitrary mileage radius, and understanding the limitations placed on recreational vs obtaining PT107 for airspace. I actually somewhat disagree with the current regulation of a "radius" vs the airspace applied to PT107, most B & C air space has G under it a short distance out from airport. That's a different tangent, overriding DJI's NFZ vs altitude. An Autel or Yuneec craft wouldn't require a SW hack nor limit flight based on NFZ (currently). Although, unless you're in the DJI's Red inner Zone near the airport, it's still quick & easy to override the NFZ with a few clicks. That's a totally different tangent & discussion than altitude... and I share some viewpoints on that matter.
When it comes to altitude, no you don't have the "right" to do as you desire. When flying, tell the tower you'd like to fly at a different approach altitude that's revered for others or dabble in a reserved military exercise route or zone. If it affects others or can affect others safety, it's illegal then it's not a "right" to perform. Although that aside, my main primary focus, it's attention of the media and the politics... and that can have a negative result on all sUAV activity and those that enjoy or have business. The forums, Youtubes, and various chatter reinforce and encourage regulation & control... and will most likely drive it to a higher degree than all sUAV operators desire. This wouldn't be an issue today if it wasn't senselessly challenged for the thrill.
At 5000ft, first off impressive it had the battery for the journey, but you don't have it handled and if you're aware of aviation dynamics you clearly realize that too. A 2-3lbs piece of hardware at 5000ft isn't within your visual or full control since it lacks the ability or energy to control itself within elements encountered at that altitude. If it stops operating, even it's tumbling trajectory can go well beyond a vertical decent.
And no the Op doesn't have the "right" to take it as high as he wishes, no more than anyone else.... the FAA clearly stipulates 400 feet MAX AGL, and indicates the possible penalties. Although I will agree, currently the risk of encountering legal action & fines will be rare and most likely not occur in today's environment. Although as FAA rewrites code, and LEO's and various Fed/State agencies are given the permissions to address the violations, several will encounter a surprise not desired.
I had to chuckle on your last line... I'm in my 60's and yes I had many days of excitement, some not so desired in various lands and some self initiated exciting events. I understand the thrill of speed... loved the race track for years! But thrill of speed isn't in a sUAV, you're standing on the ground... zero speed. If you desire an RC that will provide a true thrill and challenge, fly RC Heli's not self controlled stable camera crafts. Speed on the road can be a thrill, and every wreck that has killed others, the Driver alway claims he felt he had it under control. I've lost several from speed idiots on the road... maybe some day you'll relate. Ya Like speed? Take it to the track, challenge the other thrill seeker... see if you can win the race... now that's a thrill, and you have all the rights to enjoy!