Recent content by bschaub

The issue with 500 feet is flying in mountains where launch and point of interest is higher than 500 feet because the ground is higher there.

A tip. Use Google Earth to 'preflight' mountain heights if using 'missions'. Remember you launch at zero though you are at a real altitude say 2500 '. And disturbing wildlife in preserves can be quite expensive in CA.

There is an excellent Litchi Facebook group that you might to join.

I use my teeth so I don't get finger prints all over the landing skids.

Don't for get about the fixed wing world. Get into fan jets and join a club.

You were in 26 Mph wind gusts from what I read. I would never fly in those conditions. Imagine how much pitching the craft is doing, let alone battery use.

Like so many 'boards' some members go crazy with their new power. Most likely they can amend CC&Rs at a Board meeting but local laws prevail.

I use Google Earth a lot to plan in terrain issues as there is great altitude reads.

Just remember that at least seagulls will rarely attack quads. Happened to me.

I lost a P3p from a seagull attack. It really happens and my video looked like yours. Unbelievably mine crashed onto a fishing boat and was repaired.

Maybe find someone on the forum who lives close. I have taught a few folks in the East Bay CA at our flying club. There should be club near you as well. Otherwise, beginner mode, GPS, 30' away. Nice and easy. These things pretty much fly themselves. Slowly land and bring throttle to zero Upon...

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I fly 3D 250 class quads as well using FCs with only gyro even though compass is available on the board. Flies fine. You just have to actually fly a quad. If ATTI mode is just gyro or includes compass should not matter as long as you can fly. Orientation, orientation! At our club I recommend to...

I think that you to start by defining your deliverables. Images. Choose a focused market that will pay for images. Say, real estate. You charge for finished product such as editing skills. How you take the raw files is not part of your service and you don't charge for the camera.

Folks are afraid of unknown and this fear is reinforced by the media. I have invited folks to a demonstration. This worked well. Once you get a few informed friends life will be easier. I fly away from people. Much more compelling video. BTW, the other day a seagull brought my P3pro down. Glad I...