Recent content by Tricky Lad

Hi Mark, just picked up your message and have recently moved to Weymouth - want to meet up sometime to do some 'drone chat'? Richard

Thank you for your suggestion - I hadn't even thought of that possibility - will boot it up soon and check. If that's the case, makes me feel even more daft! Thanks again.

HI, Been flying Phantoms for over 3 years and just realised that after the last software update, the Point of Interest mode was missing from the app., possibly replaced by 'tripod' mode - is it now not available or should I reload the app? Thanks for any assistance.

This headline article appeared in the Dorset Echo this week warning of the risk of drones disturbing nesting wild birds across heathland and also alarming livestock in the county. It emphasizes the legal and sensible guidelines when flying drones and this has to be welcomed. However, it would be...

John, the attached pictures may assist you - all would apply to your flying (ignore the estate agent reference - commercial!)

Hi Justin, I'm in Dorchester - like you in sunny Dorset! Richard

Airspace over private property in the UK? A recurring topic of conversation. Perhaps the following may give some help: The statutory definition of land under section 205(1)(ix) of the Law of Property Act 1925 includes “land of any tenure, and mines and minerals … buildings or parts of buildings...

You will, as many have said, probably have a 'collision' (sounds better than crash), it is just the gravity that's important. My first P2V+ venture into droning was 3 years ago - thought this was easy along an isolated beach - too cocky, too fast and went into a hillside at full belt! Broke...

Thanks anyway - it hasn't caused any problems, but of course, the micro USB socket on the N7 is used for charging, so not surprising it doubles up when connected to the remote controller.

I have the same problem with the P4 controller charging my Nexus 7 android tablet and cannot find the switch in the Go 4 app. Any more information available please?

For UK flyers, particularly those in southern England (Dorset, Somerset, Devon) where dedicated Police drone units are being organised, an article in Drone magazine, issue 25 for October 2017 (shan't reproduce for copyright reasons) headed as 'Cops Circle', may be of interest. There seems to be...

Having seen a number of questions about separate monitors I thought my project may be of interest. I fitted the DJi HDMI module to the P4 controller giving me the HDMI feed to a 10.1 inch ultra thin TFT LCD colour monitor (EBay). This is powered by a slim Yuasa NP2-12 12 volt battery with 2.0Ah...

Many thanks for the suggestion and advice. I'll do some research and check on the points mentioned, including prices, etc. After paying out for the DJi module, the whole exercise is getting a bit expensive for what I am trying to achieve - I'll update the thread IF I resolve the problem.

Have successfully installed HDMI module on P4 controller with the intention of allowing friend to view camera action - now have a problem with buying a 10 inch monitor with HDMI INPUT , self powered if possible for field use. Archos and Nexus tablets which I have only have HDMI output. CCTV LED...

Many thanks - especially with the easily understood link.