Recent content by ARLEV

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    Looking for flying bud in MA

    I checked out the Tyngsboro bridge on Google Earth and it looks like a great place to film early in the am. Thoreauman have you flown it yet and do you have a Litchi mission saved?
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    Return to Home

    I have "Set current aircraft position as Home Point". The 60' answer may be it. I always do a quick RTH before I fly any distance to make sure it will return back. I will try to fly further out and check it when it stops raining here.
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    Return to Home

    When I initiate a RTH, the AC starts to descend and come straight down even tho the RTH point has been set. I have it set to go up to 30 meters and return. This started after the latest upgrade. Is there something I am missing? I did a compass and IMU calibration. I am afraid to fly it any...
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    Looking for flying bud in MA

    We are having a meetup on Sat. May 20th at Mackerel Hill in Waltham at 7:30 AM. All are welcome to attend. There are 7 other flyers signed up on my Meetup site. I don't know how many will show.
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    Looking for flying bud in MA

    Hey guys, Is there anyone wanting to do a meetup on May 20th? The weather looks promising.
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    Drop in price?

    It is listed at $1350 now. Sold by Drone Distribution USA Amazon.com : DJI Phantom 4 PRO Professional Drone, Hobby RC Quadcopter & Multirotor, White, CP.PT.000488 : Camera & Photo
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    Flying in or around Boston, MA

    I started a meetup group for UAV pilots a few weeks ago. I am looking for members interested in flying and sharing their ideas and knowledge. Greater Boston and surrounding areas UAV Meetup
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    Backpack recommendations for DSLR and drone

    I have the Manfrotto D1 and it is perfect for all my gear. The P4P fits with 4 batteries, all the cables, and the 3 battery charger. In the top pouch I have a full frame Nikon 24-70 lens attached. In the side pocket I have a 17" laptop, my iPad air 2 and a folded sunshade. It has great lumbar...
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    Looking for flying bud in MA

    That is a beautiful area to fly.
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    Looking for flying bud in MA

    Greg, thank you for that info. I did not know Newton had imposed its own drone regulations.
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    Looking for flying bud in MA

    I have Litchi but yet to use it. You are about an hour and a half from Newton, MA. I got the drone for Xmas from my wife and have flown only a few times because of the cold weather. I am looking forward to just getting out and flying. I might have to make the drive so I can get out of the...
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    Looking for flying bud in MA

    Is there a central location we could meet? Boston has so many restricted areas it is hard to find a decent place to fly.
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    Looking for flying bud in MA

    I am in the Boston area and would love to get out to fly. I recently got a Phantom 4 Pro.
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    Flying in or around Boston, MA

    I just recently purchased my P4P and I am looking for other flyers in the Boston and surrounding areas who want to get out and fly.
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    Hi all, hailing from Boston, MA

    The Phantom 4 is my first drone and so excited when my wife gave it to me as a Christmas present. Is the Phantom 4 Pro worth the extra money? The P4 was on sale at Costco for $929.00. Thanks!