Tampa Bay Area Pilots

Steve R · Sep 5, 2018

Blades said:
How many quad/drone Pilots operators are in the Tampa Bay area and around included Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, Hillsborough, and Polk counties? I am taking about any quad not just the MP. It look like a lot from the red dots

FAA UAV Registration Location Data - Google Fusion Tables

Looks like the FAA map is way out of date... Registered mine back in April, and there is no red dot on my street,

Elton Hammonds · Sep 5, 2018

khabbi said:
Sorry I've been away from the forums for a while but the new Mavic 2 had my interest again.. just have been so busy with work and life that flying took a back seat.

I ordered the M2 Zoom during the keynote and I have a tracking # with a Wednesday arrival. Can't wait.

For those flying in the Tampa Bay area, I'm always looking for Drone-friendly, interesting locations.

Welcome back!

I don't know how I didn't see your reply until now, but I'm new to flying and have been waiting for something like our Mavic 2's to hit the market. (You can't learn to drive a super car by getting a Yugo...LOL)

At the moment, I'm trying to figure out why my video feed isn't working correctly.

My current theory is my recently acquired Nexus 9 doesn't have a sufficient processor.

I bought it with the advice of a DJI customer rep on chat on the day of the M2s launch event, but he/she may have been looking at the M1s compatibility.

Elton Hammonds · Sep 5, 2018

Steve R said:
Looks like the FAA map is way out of date... Registered mine back in April, and there is no red dot on my street,

There's available air space in Hernando. [emoji3]

Bucsfanatic59 · Sep 14, 2018

I just got a Mavic Pro 2. I’m in Holiday. Which is on the Pinellas/Pasco border. Would love to meet up with some experts and learn a lot about these things!

Elton Hammonds · Sep 14, 2018

Bucsfanatic59 said:
I just got a Mavic Pro 2. I’m in Holiday. Which is on the Pinellas/Pasco border. Would love to meet up with some experts and learn a lot about these things!

I know some of the best known video bloggers live in our area, but I haven't tried to contact them yet.

However, it would be kinda cool to get together once the heat here lets up in about a month. [emoji12] [emoji106]

DanMan32 · Sep 14, 2018

Elton Hammonds said:
I'm in Spring Hill and patiently waiting for my M2P to arrive.

It's my first drone and I'm new to the group, so I don't know how to "follow" someone, but I would definitely enjoy meeting up to fly eventually.

We should meet. I often fly in Vet park, Deltona Woods park, Bayfront park, the park south of Rogers park.
I really want to try Activetrack against a boat.

Bucsfanatic59 · Sep 14, 2018

DanMan32 said:
We should meet. I often fly in Vet park, Deltona Woods park, Bayfront park, the park south of Rogers park.
I really want to try Activetrack against a boat.

You can try against my boat anytime!

passedpawn · Aug 5, 2019

Blueabyss said:
I dont know of any rules at this park but I have flown there many times with no problem. It is a city park. Actually fly a lot of fixed wing there too. It is the best public field I have flown at. The first shelter even has electricity .
Sheffield Park | Oldsmar, FL - Official Website

Chris

This park, and all along the outfall canal from Tampa Rd down to the train tracks, is pretty good. Meese countryside hosipital is across the canal though, and they do have helo's coming in there. Canal park is mostly empty all the time, that's another good spot.

I'd like to meet up with some of you guys. I don't know anybody with a drone. Just got my mavic 2P a week ago.

FLPilotshark · Aug 6, 2019

khabbi said:
Anyone in Tampa want to meet up? I don't have my Mavic yet, should have it next week. If anyone is flying in the next few days and wants company or a spotter, PM me.. I'd love to see one in action.

Also would be up to meet other drone enthusiasts. I am somewhat a newb and looking for pointers and to hand with experienced pilots.

@khabbi - Anytime mate, I have a Mavic Pro and live over by Indian Rocks Beach, and love to fly around the beach area for some insane Videography &Videography!!
Or the Sunshine Skyway area is an awesome place to film! Hit me up when you're ready to fly our drone mate?

sas8888 · Aug 6, 2019

@FLPilotshark
Will be out in Madeira Beach this weekend.

FLPilotshark · Aug 7, 2019

sas8888 said:
@FLPilotshark
Will be out in Madeira Beach this weekend.

PM ME and I will give you my number and you can send a text since I am less than 5 minutes from Maderia Beach! Just be careful not to fly over people and keep your drone in sight.
Also, just a little FYI - you have to worry about planes that fly over at altitudes of 400ft on the beach! I have seen them fly w/their banners for advertisement pretty low. Just be alert or have a spotter& you will be fine!
I usually try to get some cool dronie shoots and nice and smooth cinematic footage over the water! Here is a nice video of when I fly around the Sunshine Skyway Bridge with my Mavic Pro.

FLPilotshark · Aug 7, 2019

sas8888 said:
@FLPilotshark
Will be out in Madeira Beach this weekend.

Also, there is a group that meets in Tampa but it's for more racing drones and aircrafts and Helios but you can check it out.

Come Fly With Us @ Sheffield Park
Tampa Drones Meetup
Sunday, 10:00 AM Aug 11
Bring your Phantoms, Inspires and Custom builds to our Open Fly Day event! This is a good opportunity to get out and get stick time to further enhance your comfort and skill level....

Drone Or Boat · Aug 10, 2019

Going to Treasure Island for some boating and test flights of the Mavic. I will be there for the week of August 17 - 24. I need a vacation.
Look for me in the sky's and on the water.

Vader Zoom 01 · Sep 16, 2019

I live in Palm Harbor and I have flown in Tarpon Springs several times with my Mavic 2 Zoom. I try and fly everyone weekend.

FLPilotshark · Sep 17, 2019

Poggi747 said:
am close to the intersection of 19 & 54

I live over in Seminole area which is only a half mile from the beach! I do a lot of flying over by the Sunshine Skyway and up and down out beaches!
Here is a short video I made out there flying around the South end of the bridge:

jonesjj3 · Sep 17, 2019

Nice video

dipnit · Feb 17, 2021

Radioflyers said:
Had it for a week, done some limited testing at www.WPMPAdotCom, rc flying club.
I am still at the "so glad it returned home" stage.
If you need a big open area to test stuff out I would be glad to sign you in as a guest.

Must be pretty close to neighbors! I got my drone last thursday and haven't had the chance to fly it yet. Looks like today (is 1:45 am now} might be calm enough for first flight! about time, been tearing me up wanting to get it flying. I plan to head towards Aripeka. There is a pretty good spot just north of the Sunwest mines on the other side of the road. Have to have a 4 wheel vehicle to get there. Maybe we can meet up sometime.

dipnit · Feb 17, 2021

Meetup.com would be a good place to set up a group to communicate meetings and Fly-ins. I would be ok with setting it up if people are ok with that. I like it for the kayaking groups.

dipnit · Feb 28, 2021

I have been flying at the Aripeka Sandhill preserve. South side of Aripeka on 595. Seldom more than a few people out there, rural setting so no electronic interference, and there is more space across the street in the area that was mined. I did my first sphere there. I will try to get it uploaded.
Last time i flew there I couldn't get a bright enough picture on my phone. To small and not bright enough for my old eyes. Got home and realized that i had my sunglasses (prescription and polarized) on. Duh! But i went ahead and ordered a tripltek tablet that I have recieved. It adds quite a bit of weight to the controller but i can see it without having to add some kind of sunshade.