Anyone here fly Drones?

[DGoebel]

I've been flying model "drones" since I was 12, free flight gliders, control line gas powered planes, early RC gliders, gas powered trainer planes, electric powered planes, Slope soaring gliders, (I think my current fleet is some 20 plus planes, including 3 or 4 multi-rotor drones from palm sized camera carrying up to my latest Blade 350 QX that carries my GoPro Hero 4 or GoPro Hero5 Session.

The multi-rotors of today are so very well controlled compared to even 3 years ago (my Blade 350QX) that I've quit spending waiting for something like the DJI Mavic Pro that folds up small and can shoot 4k vids, many of the newer "drones" have follow-me mode so you can literally film yourself riding in motion in VERY controlled circumstances.

Added: I concur with everyone above who suggested joining the AMA, been a member since I was 18 or so, and reading and following all the new "drone" flying rules. It's amazing what some uninformed new flyers think is OK to try and fly/in/near when their skills are not commensurate with the situation.

 

[Lamonster]

for the money Mavic Pro is going to be hard to beat. with the Mavic Pro it is so easy to transport. Phantom 4 ... not so much.

I just gave one of my boys my Phantom 4. It was just too big to transport and do what I wanted to do with it. I'll be ordering the Mavic Pro soon as this fits the bill for what I want and need. :doorag:

 

[Saluda]

On the fence for a long time,

Ordered the 3 and really looking forward to it.

 

[DGoebel]

Saluda, Read the whole manual, start low and slow, I flew the first week in my back yard, below tree top level with lots of landings, landings, landings (it's the hardest part, really) easy does it and you'll not be replacing props and parts too quickly....<G> Just had a buddy experience his first (RC Plane) flyaway on his first flight with a new plane (Range check, what's that???? he said.) First words (that I can repeat) out of his mouth was I shoulda done that range check....

 

[AY4B]

I just gave one of my boys my Phantom 4. It was just too big to transport and do what I wanted to do with it. I'll be ordering the Mavic Pro soon as this fits the bill for what I want and need. :doorag:

My P4 box is just a tad too big to fit in my frunk because of the corners and being made of styrafoam it makes the box walls too thick. I ordered a backpack case today. They are 60 dollars off on sale. Im hoping it will fit either my frunk or my left fleetliner bag. The Mavic Pro looks real nice and much more compact to fit on your F3. Let me know how you like it.

 

[AY4B]

This guy may have caught a UFO on his P3 footage. It looks very small but very fast. The speed was estimated to be 10.000 MPH.

 

[south GA Farm Boy]

Flying Drones

Guys, I purchase a drone about 3 years ago after flying model airplanes for at least 25 years! The drone was fun for a few weeks, but I lost interest very quickly! If you can fly a model airplane that cost about $8000 and will fly over 200 miles per hour, please be sure you can fly a drone! When i purchased my drone, they told me i would have to learn to fly it, I told the sale man to go hold the front door open and I would fly it out the building door and back in! With all the govt. regulations on drones, be careful what you buy, and where you can fly it! I live on a farm, so I could fly on my own land! Happy flying, and be sure to get your liability insurance using AMA!

 

[DJFaninTN]

I just gave one of my boys my Phantom 4. It was just too big to transport and do what I wanted to do with it. I'll be ordering the Mavic Pro soon as this fits the bill for what I want and need. :doorag:

Glad you found this one fitting your needs. It's on my list ... but my list is too long these days it seems :sour:

 

[CMA/IBA_rider]

I've got a phantom 4. I do not think this Hawk seen one before because he got too close for my comfort.


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[Steven Young]

I have a DJI Mavic Pro and an FAA part 107 license added to my ATP.
Love the Mavic! Have had every drone DJI makes so far.

 

[AY4B]

I have a DJI Mavic Pro and an FAA part 107 license added to my ATP.
Love the Mavic! Have had every drone DJI makes so far.

NICE!! Have you done any jobs with the 107? I have been thinking about doing that. Just downloaded Power Director 15 but have not has any time to get into it.