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re: DJI Mini
What are you using for a tablet?
I appreciate your sentiment. And when flying FPV wings and drones, there is always a spotter involved. But it does sound at a glance that all of us with big wings (cough cough.... drak) or dragon link radios are all in the wrong. He had asked and described FPV flight. I figured I’d briefly mention that.You can not LEGALLY fly a drone with goggles on, the requirement to fly VLOS is based on your eyes being on the drone, and Goggles prevent you from keeping the drone in Visual Line Of Sight.
You can only see what the camera shows you, not what is going on outside the limited field of vision, and if you have ever had a Helicopter come in to your operational area you'd understand how important it is to see the big picture.
Can you fly with goggles... sure all day long, but if something goes wrong the FAA will be the ones asking the questions.
A news helicopter was struck by a suspected drone over Los Angeles, causing substantial damage | CNN
The object ripped a hole through the helicopter's tail and dented and scratched the craft in other spots -- damage too severe to be caused by a bird, crew said.www.cnn.com
Army Blackhawk Collides With Drone Over NYC
The first confirmed mid-air collision involving a U.S. drone.www.airspacemag.com
they did ID the drone pilot from the wreckage of the drone, they traced the serial number:
Drone far beyond sight during Black Hawk collision
www.aopa.org
The picture below was the 137th picture I took with my drone, after I dropped down to below the treetops after hearing the helicopter, the picture was taken at 77 feet AGL with the camera tilted up
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You can not LEGALLY fly a drone with goggles on, the requirement to fly VLOS is based on your eyes being on the drone, and Goggles prevent you from keeping the drone in Visual Line Of Sight.
You can only see what the camera shows you, not what is going on outside the limited field of vision, and if you have ever had a Helicopter come in to your operational area you'd understand how important it is to see the big picture.
Can you fly with goggles... sure all day long, but if something goes wrong the FAA will be the ones asking the questions.
A news helicopter was struck by a suspected drone over Los Angeles, causing substantial damage | CNN
The object ripped a hole through the helicopter's tail and dented and scratched the craft in other spots -- damage too severe to be caused by a bird, crew said.www.cnn.com
Army Blackhawk Collides With Drone Over NYC
The first confirmed mid-air collision involving a U.S. drone.www.airspacemag.com
they did ID the drone pilot from the wreckage of the drone, they traced the serial number:
Drone far beyond sight during Black Hawk collision
www.aopa.org
The picture below was the 137th picture I took with my drone, after I dropped down to below the treetops after hearing the helicopter, the picture was taken at 77 feet AGL with the camera tilted up
View attachment 355003
My Sweepwings DreadnoughtI appreciate your sentiment. And when flying FPV wings and drones, there is always a spotter involved. But it does sound at a glance that all of us with big wings (cough cough.... drak) or dragon link radios are all in the wrong. He had asked and described FPV flight. I figured I’d briefly mention that.
Also, even when sitting in a comfortable lawn chair flying FPV around the woods, you will flinch hard enough to fall out of said chair if you crash at speed into a tree or something.
After two weeks with the Tello, I upgraded to the Mavic Mini. What a difference! I’m in love. The capabilities are WAY above the price point. Not regretting buying the tello first. I learned to fly and crash with that thing, and now my kid is enjoying it.
I have not personally as I don’t do anything for hire. But quite a few people I know have got their part 107. If you are serious about it, there are lots of study groups to help you. Don’t be that guy and just practice test constantly to memorize answers, it will just hurt you in the end.Anyone done a FCC Part 107 for commercial drone flight? Considering it for myself as I’m interested in getting setup with a drone for marketing video work / services for hire
Thank you. I actually have a long term dream of getting my pilots license so I have a real interest in learningI have not personally as I don’t do anything for hire. But quite a few people I know have got their part 107. If you are serious about it, there are lots of study groups to help you. Don’t be that guy and just practice test constantly to memorize answers, it will just hurt you in the end.
Anyone done a FCC Part 107 for commercial drone flight? Considering it for myself as I’m interested in getting setup with a drone for marketing video work / services for hire
Norwood airport has part 107 training as well as... well, it’s an airport. . I took a couple of flight there, but getting your pilots license isn’t cheap and I only wanted to get one for personal use. I said great! My checkbook said no f@#$ way.Thank you. I actually have a long term dream of getting my pilots license so I have a real interest in learning
Is there a business opportunity flying a drone in Boston area?
I know you've posted some links to some information on this but if you don't mind me asking what source or sources did you use to get your license? Was it only the one's you listed earlier or others too? Thank you.but with the Part 107
I picked up this adapter for holding a tablet (iPad Pro 10.5) to control a Mini. It doesn't feel flimsy at all, but I wouldn't go running around with it. If this wind would die down...
Amazon product ASIN B071RK5FYYView: https://www.amazon.com/Mavic-Platinum-Spark-Tablet-Holder/dp/B071RK5FYY
Regarding FPV drones... IMHO, the best segment is micros. Trivial to have <250g AUW on a 2-2.5" to simplify the "rules". You can get ones that are nice docile cruisers or real rippers that make a football field feel small. Some are well suited for indoors while others handle wind outside fairly well. Google Mobula 6, Diatone GTB 223, Emax Tinyhawk & cinewhoop. The "cinewhoop" genre is basically a light weight FPV drone, but it has a split camera that simultaneously records HD video for get another interesting niche.
I have a Mavic Pro Platinum bought a few years ago. I use Litchi for preprogrammed flight missions. Or sometimes I just freehand around the area.
Here's a video I took a few years back up in Nova Scotia. It was a crystal clear day with little wind. I was on a hill so I had plenty of line of sight range. IIRC I sent the drone out 12,500+ feet and then brought it home with the video camera on.
It's just fun!
Rich
Forecast winds aloft? Yes. I use it all the time. Of course, if you are at those altitudes with a drone, it's a problem.Is there a wind map/forecast of wind speeds at various altitudes, available?
There hasn't been a calm day since I got this thing. Doesn't help that I'm located on a ridge 900' up from the surrounding lowlands.
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Is there a wind map/forecast of wind speeds at various altitudes, available?
There hasn't been a calm day since I got this thing. Doesn't help that I'm located on a ridge 900' up from the surrounding lowlands.
Forecast winds aloft? Yes. I use it all the time. Of course, if you are at those altitudes with a drone, it's a problem.