Recent content by niles_phantom

Hey guys, Thanks for the input/feedback. I saw the same proposed bill when I was looking online and didn't see anything firm, either. I ended up going down to Six Mile Park and flew out over Rensselear Lake for about 30 minutes. I used the KittyHawk/LAANC system to inform the FAA I'd be out...

Hey fellow droners, Does anyone know of any recent drone laws in and around Albany New York? I'm visiting for the day and haven't been able to find any local ordinances that would prevent me from flying. Airmpap, Kittyhawk and the DJI app all say I am good to go, with a few limitations in terms...

The largest ones I blew up were on a canvas, size 30x40 and 24x36 both look really good. This probably doesn't need to be said but make sure you actually take a picture with the drone and not screenshot a portion of video you took. I've seen people do that and when they blow it up to a size of...

Yea it’s getting to the point where I can’t find a place that doesn’t have them banned. Sucks.

Makes sense. I wonder why the other 3rd party apps like Airmap/Hover/UAV Coach don’t focus more on the state regulations since the FAA is federal. I mean, I know why, it’s a lot of work, ha. Anyway, thanks for the advice guys. Safe flying.

It seems like outside of the NFZ’s in national parks which we know are a strict NFZ, that’s where my big question is. For instance, some parks in the city I live in will state no drones. But legally, it seems like you could fly over them, just not take off and land in them. I don’t know, I do...

Thanks for the reply. Is there a reason the FAA app doesn’t have it listed as a no fly zone? Just seems like there should be a strict “yes or no you can’t fly here” app/advice.

Hi everyone, My apologies in advance because I know this has already been answered numerous times. How do you guys handle the gray area of where you are and are not allowed to fly? For instance, I was in Tahoe this weekend and drove out toward Emerald Bay. Multiple UAS apps, including B4UFLY...

Agreed. That’s kinda the gray area I was trying to get at. If your getting an above shot of the skyline or park at 300 feet, are you really in the park? As the other person stated, I can feel free to take my wording to court... but, I’m not trying to do that lol, hence why I was asking the...

Thanks for your response. I’m not saying I’m going to. I fully respect the rules of parks that say they are banned and I do not fly in there if they are banned. I completely agree it gives other droners a bad rap and will negatively impact the industry in the long run. I was just asking if...

Hi everyone, I understand where the FAA has no fly zones, restricted areas, etc. my question here has to do with cities banning them in their parks or other places. The city/park still doesn’t own the air, so is that a gray area to fly there? Maybe you can’t take off within the park, but if...

Hey man! Welcome! What editing software are you using and what settings are you using to export and upload to instagram? Thanks!

Took it back to Best Buy, swapped it out. Fully charged up the new one. No high pitched sound during the charge. Good to go!

Great, thanks for the advice!

Hi everyone, I just bought a new battery for the Phantom 4 from Best Buy. I began to charge it and about 20 minutes into the charge, it started to make a low pitch noise. I unplugged it. My original battery has never made that noise. From reading other forums, it seems there's mixed reviews and...