Author Topic: Drones Master Thread (Read 92974 times)

Live N Learn · « **Reply #300 on:** March 07, 2017, 02:57:11 AM »

Quote from: fransherrell on March 07, 2017, 12:57:34 AM

I am a big fan of phantom 3 but Amazon is selling it @$799. Anyone with cheaper offer?

I'm assuming you're referring to the Phantom 3 Pro. That's the price for it these days.

Alwayshappy0909 · « **Reply #301 on:** March 07, 2017, 06:03:38 AM »

Quote from: fransherrell on March 07, 2017, 12:57:34 AM

I am a big fan of phantom 3 but Amazon is selling it @$799. Anyone with cheaper offer?

Wanna buy my Phantom 3 4k?

Something Fishy · « **Reply #302 on:** March 07, 2017, 01:30:53 PM »

Free set of Mavic propellers from B&H - listen to the podcast here and the checkout code will be revealed (don't make me say it here, you know I can't

).

The code also works for 50% off the DJI Care Refresh warranty for the Mavic.

Note that you cannot place a $0 order, so you will need to buy something else along with this.

grodnoking · « **Reply #303 on:** March 07, 2017, 01:45:14 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on March 07, 2017, 01:30:53 PM

Free set of Mavic propellers from B&H - listen to the podcast here and the checkout code will be revealed (don't make me say it here, you know I can't ).

The code also works for 50% off the DJI Care Refresh warranty for the Mavic.

Note that you cannot place a $0 order, so you will need to buy something else along with this.

Hmm, need 3dr solo propellers

Something Fishy · « **Reply #304 on:** March 08, 2017, 04:26:40 PM »

http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2017/03/07/land-rover-launches-drone-equipped-discovery

Something Fishy · « **Reply #305 on:** March 15, 2017, 01:24:16 PM »

Quote from: grodnoking on March 07, 2017, 01:45:14 PM

Hmm, need 3dr solo propellers

Solo drones and lots of accessories on sale today.

grodnoking · « **Reply #306 on:** March 15, 2017, 01:27:09 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on March 15, 2017, 01:24:16 PM

Solo drones and lots of accessories on sale today.

Propellers not on sale

Something Fishy · « **Reply #307 on:** March 24, 2017, 11:29:51 AM »

Something Fishy · « **Reply #308 on:** April 06, 2017, 04:00:20 PM »

Canadian drone laws announced:

https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/flying-drone-safely-legally.html

90m altitude limit, 500m radius limit. Incredibly restrictive.

Dan · « **Reply #309 on:** April 06, 2017, 04:02:43 PM »

Darn. And just days before I'm going to Whistler.

lfas25 · « **Reply #310 on:** April 06, 2017, 04:07:58 PM »

Quote from: Dan on April 06, 2017, 04:02:43 PM

Darn. And just days before I'm going to Whistler.

It sounds like everyone is out to get you. It's time to stay in Cleveland so we don't get any more restrictions (electronic ban, Canadian drone restrictions) what's next?

Yehuda25 · « **Reply #311 on:** April 06, 2017, 04:17:55 PM »

Quote from: lfas25 on April 06, 2017, 04:07:58 PM

It sounds like everyone is out to get you. It's time to stay in Cleveland so we don't get any more restrictions (electronic ban, Canadian drone restrictions) what's next?

Moishebatchy · « **Reply #312 on:** April 06, 2017, 04:22:38 PM »

Quote from: lfas25 on April 06, 2017, 04:07:58 PM

It sounds like everyone is out to get you. It's time to stay in Cleveland so we don't get any more restrictions (electronic ban, Canadian drone restrictions) what's next?

👆 גם אני מצטרף להנ״ל

mord1 · « **Reply #313 on:** April 06, 2017, 04:52:17 PM »

Is it ever legal to fly a drone in USA, out of line of sight? Either for personal or business?

Something Fishy · « **Reply #314 on:** April 06, 2017, 04:55:30 PM »

Quote from: mord1 on April 06, 2017, 04:52:17 PM

Is it ever legal to fly a drone in USA, out of line of sight? Either for personal or business?

According to the letter of the law? No.

Either you or a dedicated spotter needs to have the aircraft in sight at all times, regardless if it's personal or commercial.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #315 on:** April 07, 2017, 12:29:01 PM »

Quote

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established airspace restrictions over 133 military facilities to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations. The specific restricted locations are detailed in a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) – UAS NOTAM FDC 7/7137, and may be viewed online via an interactive map here.

The Agency is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 99.7 – Special Security Instructions – to establish these restrictions. The relief provided under § 99.7 is limited to requests from the Department of Defense and U.S. federal security and intelligence agencies based on national security interests.

U.S. military facilities are considered “sensitive” as they are vital to the nation’s security. The FAA and the Department of Defense have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the facility’s lateral boundaries. There are only a few exceptions that permit drone flights within these restrictions, and they must be coordinated with the individual facility and/or the FAA. The restrictions are effective on April 14, 2017.

Operators who violate the airspace restrictions may be subject to enforcement action, including potential civil penalties and criminal charges.

See the map here; one of the new no-fly zones is pretty close to Lakewood.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #316 on:** April 07, 2017, 01:32:30 PM »

Interesting... DJI Spark, smaller than the Mavic, yet larger than the folded Mavic.

https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/06/the-leaked-dji-spark-looks-to-be-the-mavic-pros-little-bother/

grodnoking · « **Reply #317 on:** April 07, 2017, 05:41:59 PM »

Interesting thing happened today. we were flying the drone and when it came to land we saw things flying around the Drone and when I got closer we realized that the Drone was being attacked by a swarm of wasps. We must have killed one because we see little wasps pieces on the Drone and it probably caused all the other wasps to start attacking the Drone because they decided it was a threat

Something Fishy · « **Reply #318 on:** April 25, 2017, 02:33:30 PM »

Interesting new toy from DJI today:

http://www.dji.com/dji-goggles

https://petapixel.com/2017/04/25/djis-vr-like-goggles-let-control-drone-cam-head/

Something Fishy · « **Reply #319 on:** May 03, 2017, 08:11:15 PM »

Useful resource if you're going for your 107 license:

https://www.lynda.com/Photography-tutorials/Cert-Prep-FAA-Commercial-Drone-Licensing/574710-2.html

You could access Lynda.com for free from most libraries.