Recent content by islandbagger

Hi MV, I assume you're asking about the legality of drone and paraglider flights? According to U.K. laws I'd say the drone pilot was just about legal. I'm not certain about maintaining line of sight. But the paraglider flight would have been illegal on height, proximity to people and choice of...

As a long time UK paraglider pilot (non-powered) but new to drones: - If a drone such as a dji phantom flew into a paraglider's lines it would be a serious potentially life threatening incident. - I'd be most concerned if a stranger flew their drone nearer to me than ~200 metres. If I was aware...

Many thanks for the help. Good to know the RC/AC units still work even when minus the camera/gimbal unit. So it looks like I have firmware incompatibility issues or faulty equipment...... :-( I tried to use DJI GO's 'about' section to quiz for the RC firmware version but it won't seem to...

Hi, I'm presuming a P3 can be operated and flown minus the camera/gimbal unit if I want to test the RC & AC ?? To do this I'm trying to link a GL300A to a P3Adv (less camera/gimbal unit). Used items purchased separately. No success so far. I can get the RC into linking mode (blue blinking)...

This is like manna from heaven! As a newbie who got a toy drone at Xmas, I've been bitten by the drone bug, I've now progressed onto a s/hand P3S and this is just what I need. It fills in many of the knowledge gaps in the manual. It must have taken a lot of flying to amass this much experience...

I came across these on Amazon while perusing general phantom items. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fascinated-Drone-Aluminum-Extension-Wheelbase-Extended/dp/B01HZNOXRA/ref=sr_1_158?ie=UTF8&qid=1547247020&sr=8-158&keywords=Phantom+3 Why would you fit these? What props might you use? Just curious rather...

Got all my P3 standard kit in this. Had to experiment finding the phone mount packing position but it does fit. It's a hard shell backpack and I'm delighted with it. Amazing value in the sale at £14 delivered! Hardshell Drone Backpack For DJI Phantom HY-DJF970-3 | Drones Direct