I have to admit I was getting smug. Hearing about all you guys who MUST have been Hot dogging around, flying to fast, or not getting a proper compass calibration or Doing Something Wrong.
Wasn't going to happen to me....
Last night wanted to do Dusk/night shots at this really nice fountain in Chicago- Buckingham Fountain.
In the middle of a large plaza surrounded by gardens & low trees. Spectacular cityscape backdrop.
I'd begun shooting and got some nice things, singles & panos. Getting a feel for the long exposures & getting ready for the 9:00 light show when the fountain revs up & shoots the water high with lots of colored lights all around.
I was shooting at 30-40' high and decided to move back & up for a wider view on a single frame.
The drone was up and behind me now and I moved slowly up & back, watching my screen and backed right into the ONE tall tree in the area....
Tumbled down through the free 50' to the grass. Found her upside down, camera & gimbal ripped off & battery popped out.
UV filter also cracked. One landing gear looks a little out of shape, but the main body seems totally intact so far. We'll see what my repair guy says about that.
At least there was nothing wrong with the P3 - totally pilot stupidity.
AFGO for me - Another [expletive deleted] Growth Opportunity....
Wasn't going to happen to me....
Last night wanted to do Dusk/night shots at this really nice fountain in Chicago- Buckingham Fountain.
In the middle of a large plaza surrounded by gardens & low trees. Spectacular cityscape backdrop.
I'd begun shooting and got some nice things, singles & panos. Getting a feel for the long exposures & getting ready for the 9:00 light show when the fountain revs up & shoots the water high with lots of colored lights all around.
I was shooting at 30-40' high and decided to move back & up for a wider view on a single frame.
The drone was up and behind me now and I moved slowly up & back, watching my screen and backed right into the ONE tall tree in the area....
Tumbled down through the free 50' to the grass. Found her upside down, camera & gimbal ripped off & battery popped out.
UV filter also cracked. One landing gear looks a little out of shape, but the main body seems totally intact so far. We'll see what my repair guy says about that.
At least there was nothing wrong with the P3 - totally pilot stupidity.
AFGO for me - Another [expletive deleted] Growth Opportunity....
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