Recent content by lesn8r

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    Flying within 5 miles of an airport

    go read a NAV/COM radio manual, you will see you do need a license to operate if outside an aircraft. https://www.sportys.com/media/pdf/sp400.pdf
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    Compass Calibration fail

    For those who have asked; I had to return the unit. I worked with the vendor and they replaced my bird. I've had no issues with the new bird.
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    P3P pilot says " I'm Sorry " No charges filed by Police

    Yes I mean an FAA pilot's license. It has to do with company risk but there is no other governing body to assure folks have any kind of where with all for flying these drones. This is my company's policy (defense contractor) but I can see where the FAA could adopt this model. I'm not saying...
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    P3P pilot says " I'm Sorry " No charges filed by Police

    That's a really nice shot! You're right it's a perception problem, it only takes a few bad decisions to cause us all harm. My company requires me to hold a pilots license and to have a spotter that holds a pilots license before I can fly on company related business. I suspect this might be...
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    P3P pilot says " I'm Sorry " No charges filed by Police

    i suspect the risk is somewhat dependent upon the depth of your wallet. common sense should dictate flying over a large crowd has, inherently more risk than flying over one or two people. flying directly overhead is probably more risky than staying on the fringe of a crowd. in our highly...
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    P3P pilot says " I'm Sorry " No charges filed by Police

    when I started RC flying many many years ago. I was introduced to it by my Dad, we were in a club and joined the AMA ( Academy of Model Aeronautics). all of these things, clubs, instructors, and parents, taught me to fly safe and to really think about the risks of what I was doing and where I...
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    P3P pilot says " I'm Sorry " No charges filed by Police

    sadly it's this kind of poorly thought out flying will ruin the sport for all of us. to fly directly over a crowd where there is a risk of hurting people is just not smart. it was announced the FAA is looking into this, this can only lead to even more restrictions.... please think your flight...
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    Getting mine soon Iphone 6+?

    oops sorry about that!
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    Compass Calibration fail

    Hmmm, I don't know. I did slow down when things started failing. Perhaps I'll try speeding it up. Hopefully the rain stays away tomorrow!
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    Getting mine soon Iphone 6+?

    I'm running with my Ipad air (version 2) and it fits and works just fine
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    Compass Calibration fail

    Yes, I have. It was successful, subsequent IMU checks have come back no cal required
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    Compass Calibration fail

    I will have to check them in the morning. What should I check for and/or expect?
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    Compass Calibration fail

    yep, counter clockswise. Keep the idea coming.
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    Compass Calibration fail

    yeah, I'm sure. In desperation I tried nose up, to no avail
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    Compass Calibration fail

    Hi all, I have a new P3 and had a great first flight. I've read the manual, watched the tutorials etc. I've been flying RC heli's for many years. Had an odd thing happen, I went out, the next day, and tried to do a compass calibration (probably not required) and it failed. Now I cannot get...