I understand your concern and probably will get some for areas that would be at more risk. But although this is my first Phantom, I have been flying R/C and less expensive drones for several years now. I'm not one to push the limits of something I can barely afford to buy once let alone have to fix just because I was being careless. #married #kids LOL
Soon to be Phantom 3 STD. owner in Illinois
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I understand your concern and probably will get some for areas that would be at more risk. But although this is my first Phantom, I have been flying R/C and less expensive drones for several years now. I'm not one to push the limits of something I can barely afford to buy once let alone have to fix just because I was being careless. #married #kids LOL
Last Monday I unboxed my first P3s. The weather here has been crap with constant wind. I wanted to test it to make sure there were no issues I needed to be aware of incase I needed to return it so I did a quick low altitude flight. Video was taken from phone storage so low quality.
Jealous of all the open space you have. I fixed my P3P not too long ago and been going crazy waiting for the weather to improve.
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I bet it is hard to find a place up there. I was able to get another quick flight in today in my backyard. Working on video edit now. I'll post soon...
Nice. The only time I get to fly is when I'm at work. It's private properly and plenty of open space.
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I meant Private property there's four of us at work that have drones.
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So is there a lot of rules up there or do you just not like to fly in parks or around the lake?
Got another quick flight in before sundown and while the wind settled a bit. Could have spent a little more time with my panning slow motion edits so they weren't so choppy but not too bad for a quicky. I got lucky with a flock of geese passing while in flight. 
I am within 5 miles of an airport so I have to drive out if I want to fly. I would have to find an open park that will allow me to fly.
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Telling you man so jealous of all that open space you have. Lol
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As far as Chicago goes the rules that I know of are: you can't fly 8pm-8am, no flying over churches, schools, or police stations hospitals, or stadiums. You cant fly over other people property without permission, must be kept in line of sight
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Here's a very short clip of me recording a buddy of mine flying his with my P3P
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Be careful with follow me mine turned away from me and flew into the ground today crashed badly waiting to see if DJI is going to help or just say pilot faultMy name is Rick and I've ordered my P3std from Amazon. ( Xmas gift cards ) I was able to snag it for the $399 price but unfortunately, they say it is special order and won't arrive until Jan. 25th - Feb. 14th
Looked to cancel my order to purchase from another seller but found that everyone's price raised to $499 after the holidays. So I sit here inpatient enjoying everyone else's videos and fun while I wait.
Look forward to your advice and learning and sharing experiences.
Sad day in SC!
Chun nation
Thanks at least I Still got my solo that does everything I tell it to (including follow me)with all the updates it's a very nice drone glad I bought it when best buy started selling them for 300
Chun nation
Hi Rick.. I am also new to this. I live in Normal, IL. Down in Florida for the winter. Just got a P3A with the 2.7K camera. Got it used from a friend. Has extra battery, 4 extra props, and a case. Will use with Samsung Galaxy 5 phone. Wanted to use my Galaxy Tab S 10.5 but won't fit the holder. Noticed your control has one antenna. Mine as two???
Just sent off for my FAA cert. Will get via email. Now all I need is to find a place to fly it! Will wait a while before flying over the Gulf...or any water! Have fun with that thing....and go slow until you get used to it. I am a Commercial Pilot and have seen a few get there pilots license and think they can do anything, and get in trouble big time. We can also do the same...but we will always walk away from our mistakes with a drone.
Good Luck
Greg
Just sent off for my FAA cert. Will get via email. Now all I need is to find a place to fly it! Will wait a while before flying over the Gulf...or any water! Have fun with that thing....and go slow until you get used to it. I am a Commercial Pilot and have seen a few get there pilots license and think they can do anything, and get in trouble big time. We can also do the same...but we will always walk away from our mistakes with a drone.
Good Luck
Greg
Thanks, Greg
I have been flying for years, just not a Phantom. I fly over water and at distance with no concern. My main thing at first was trusting the auto technology in these as I am used to having full control. Have fun in Florida and don't miss the chance for some awesome footage out of fear. Get it why you can
