Recent content by tucsondave

Is the OP in the US? If so, drones are considered aircraft according to the NTSB and subject to FAA rules. The guy shot at an aircraft. Seems to me this is a federal crime. Maybe you can use that fact to be reimbursed even if the legal system doesn't help.

The BLM has reopened the Las Cienegas NCA around Empire Ranch. My flying buddy is working Saturdays so we don't have anything planned at the moment. There is a roundup at Empire on Oct 28th so that is a good day to stay away. Also here is the meetup group calendar: Calendar - Tucson RC...

A relaxing flight through saguaro cactus near Tucson, AZ. Phantom 3-4k

Thanks. The alternating between Inspire and P3-4k happens when no other drone is on. At one time I thought it was because Go 4 was starting on its own and interfering with Go. I have forced stop all drone related apps but the issue continues to occur intermittently. You may be right about the...

Both myself and a flying buddy have had issues with the opening screen when trying to fly our P3-4k's. the device screen will alternate between the Inspire and the P3-4k. All other apps have been forced off and WiFi shows a connection. If I tap the "Camera" button at the right instant and it...

Ok, ok I'll tell. Stop tickling me. It's an 8k camera mounted on a dirigible and propelled by air jets instead of propellers. Downside is it requires hydrogen to provide the needed lift. And there is no warranty expressed or implied. New App displays a no smoking zone.

At least the National Forest is still open to us. https://vimeo.com/235819174

Yes, Aqua Caliente, the park destroyed when the government improved it! The spring is almost dry, I haven;t seen deer there since it was improved, Since they specify "tightrope" rather than slackrope, perhaps you could fly a drone there if standing on a slackrope. Are you in the national...

I recently got a Spark and I love it! Flight control is responsive but not overly aggressive, video is good. My favorite function is tripod mode for really smooth video. I have shot some footage in riverbeds under trees using tripod. The forward obstacle avoidance has worked flawlessly. The...

A couple of us are still learning about our P34k, P4, and Spark. We try to get out at least twice a month to the wide open areas of Empire Ranch and Gardner Canyon but also hit Redington Pass and the Federal campsite. Let us know when you get back. There is also a Meetup group, td

Hey! I like it. Maybe there should be an official FAA abbreviation for "no, no to fly." NNTF might be easier for "experienced pilots" to understand. That and of course RTFM! :)

Just a side note here. Click on AirMap at the location this "experienced pilot" was flying: AIRPORT TREASURE COAST INTL requires FAA and airport notification, flying above 300 ft is hazardous +1 772 462 1727 Check out Google Earth. He was flying in the direct flight path of runway 32...

Did your BT300fpv goggles come with videos and images in the gallery? Disregard, obviously used, dealer exchanged for new set. td

At first I thought someone had used stick-on letters or some how added "Tightrope Walking" but on close inspection it's the same printing as the rest of the sign. There are two identical signs at the park.

Droners aren't the only criminals out there. Watch out for those pesky tightrope walkers in Tucson. :)