Recent content by Sundevilfan

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    Has anyone here NOT crashed a drone?

    Like others have said you can always make a mistake or have an equipment failure. However, if you follow all of the do's and dont's there is no reason to fear crashes. I started flying drones many years ago with a Walkera Ladybird. I have purchase nearly every model that Syma has made. I...
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    Another View from * Greece *

    Very nice video!
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    UAV Insurance Poll

    I am insured through Liberty Mutual. I have a $1 million umbrella liability that covers my homeowner and auto policies. I do not have specific drone coverage. However, the drone flights are covered for liability just like if my dog bit someone or my kid hit another kid. A drone that causes...
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    UAV Insurance Poll

    My homeowner policy covers liability and loss due to fly-away (subject to the deductible).
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    Scottsdale AZ Airport Relaxed Regulations

    I had a very friendly and informative phone call yesterday with the FAA supervisor at the Scottsdale airport tower. There is a Scottsdale regulation that relaxes the no-fly zone from 5 miles to 2 miles. However, in my discussion with the FAA supervisor he advised me that the airport is still...
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    Goodwin Fire Quad Operator arrested...

    The Prescott Daily Courier reports that the drone operator Gene Alan Carpenter has been formally charged with 2 counts of felony endangerment. Also in the criminal complaint, Carpenter faces one count each of possession or use of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Each is a class 6...
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    Oh Dear !! It had to happen - too far and battery runs out

    It sounds like an uninhabited area. If Nigel wants to give his Phantom a bath I think that is his business. Sorry for your troubles Nigel.