Recent content by matt1221

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    UK

    I'm in Kingston south west London. I've just moved back from Cornwall where I was flying / filming around the coast all year. It's a shame where aren't many cool places to fly it here!
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    Traveling from Dubai to London

    You clearly have no experience so think next time before you gob off. Batteries have caused me a problems in the past especially travelling through smaller airports around Asia. I've no had no such troubles anywhere else in the world. You have to appreciate there is a level of precaution we...
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    London Drone Flying Experience Request

    Providing you hold your permission for aerial work. You will need to speak to the drone desk at the CAA in London and they will tell you if you can fly or they will have to amend your pfco to give you permission. This normally takes 12 weeks for the clearance to be approved.
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    Traveling from Dubai to London

    Lots of airlines ask for this all over the world. You'll be able to find lots of info on the internet about why. Just remember you are trying to get your drone somewhere. Take the precautions just in case you run into someone at the airport trying to spoil your fun!
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    Inner and Outer London

    I'm based in south west London & I do all my flying away from the city. Mostly all my flying is done along the coast.
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    Traveling from Dubai to London

    No issues what so ever. I always fly with my drone on BA flights. Just carry the batteries onboard with you and make sure they have around 50% charge and stored in a Lipo battery safe bag. Your free to check the drone into the hold or carry it onboard with you. Be sure to download the NATS...
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    Phantom 4 lost all power dropped to bottom of lake

    I've got over 150hrs flying time on my p4 used the same two batteries for a year. Never had any issues. Great bit of kit [emoji1360]
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    Being Harrassed When Flying

    I was filming in the alps in Austria a few weeks back. I had my hi vis jacket on with company name and logo with ' drone operator' Written on the back. Within 5 mins I had a car pull up next to me and 2 guys from the council told me flying was prohibited around the area. I never wore it again as...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    Just smile, give her your business card and kindly ask her to give you a call when she decides to move house.
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    Being Harrassed When Flying

    I have been working on a video for the past year in Cornwall south west England. Mostly all national trust land. I offered to partner with them for this project & their response was 'flying is banned over national trust' , but the truth is they do not own the airspace above them. I do respect...
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    Being Harrassed When Flying

    I have a Hi-Vis vest with Drone Operator & Company Name printed on it. I also have cones and other equipment that I don't want to bring along with me when Im just out shooting for fun. I do like the idea of your FAQ Sheet, I think I might put one together.
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    Being Harrassed When Flying

    I have been flying for just over a year and absolutely love using my P4. I have my permission for aerial work from the CAA and always fly legally. However I am constantly worried about upsetting someone whilst flying and its taking away the fun of flying. I have been approached on many occasions...