Tell me about Drones

[fizzy]

Tend to fly in Sims in vr these days. Easier and cheaper.

Love this sort of flying. Wouldn't attempt it in real life. But In a sim.

This is the best one I have seen - especially the bit when he flies UNDER the train

 

[Rickt]

Here's one of mine from a year back . I lived here many moons ago, more of a sentimental video for me. I have flown over a few other places though.

 

[addjunkie]

Here's one of mine from a year back . I lived here many moons ago, more of a sentimental video for me. I have flown over a few other places though.

The chip shop there used to be really good.

 

[Rickt]

Yes , your right. I used to call in many a time. It's still there.

 

[atomant48]

Here's one of mine from a year back . I lived here many moons ago, more of a sentimental video for me. I have flown over a few other places though.

What height is that from ? Looks about 7-900 feet ?

 

[MattF]

@Rickt Have you considered collecting bench vises? @MattF could competition.....

Times like this, I'd love that smiley Woz' refused to add.

 

[Rickt]

What height is that from ? Looks about 7-900 feet ?

Yes, it was high. My normal loitering height for my Disco's is about 120-130m [the UK limit is 120m]. This was the first time I went above that just to test.
This was about 340m for a short time . Nothing in the air at the time and the Disco can fly at 80km/h bringing it down very fast which is what I did at the end.

 

[indy4x]

I'm a fan of 4x4s, having owned about a dozen different 4x4 vehicles over the years, and I always try to drive them in a responsible manner. Unfortunately, there are some people who will abuse what they perceive as their right or privilege.

Same here, boils my **** when I see damage to our trails by irresponsible drivers who think it is their playground

 

[outofthefire]

I've a dji Mavic2 pro its got a fantastic hassleblad camera, but if I was buying a new one now i'd get a mavic mini. The mini is under the weight limit so you don't need to get the licence.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

its got a fantastic hassleblad camera,

You'd not want that going AWOL in flight......

 

[Jack Ryan]

You'd not want that going AWOL in flight......

It is a good camera. DJI purchased Hasselblad so it could put good cameras on their drones.

 

[outofthefire]

You'd not want that going AWOL in flight......

I had a spark before and I was never sure if i'd get it back, but the mavic 2 is completely different and touch wood i've no qualms flying it anywhere. The first pic is Thornwick Bay taken from a good way out to sea, the second is Fuerteventura. It was blowing a gale and if i'd been at home I wouldn't have risked it, as it was it was flying at enough of an angle the tips of the props on one side scraped the ground when I landed. The only thing that could make it better would be weather proofing so it could be flown in rain and fog. Third pic is a foggy night shot of York minster.

 

[roofman]

The un-educated about drones think my DJI Mini is a toy..when they see it fly and the tech built into these things it soon changes there views, even more so when they see in detail every part of there roof and chimney that they have never seen.

 

[Tinbasherdan]

After some prodding it would seem work bought 2 big drones for the construction dept to teach surveying about 2 years ago and haven’t got them out of the box. I’m looking forward to having them dumped on my desk

 

[redlig]

Same here, boils my **** when I see damage to our trails by irresponsible drivers who think it is their playground

They are the main reason for the loss of so many R.U.P.P.,s . Also they are the dream of most ramblers who use the damage caused by 4x4's to justify closures. The m/c brigade also have a part to play but no where near as damaging. Speaking as an off road rider/competitor of 60 years 'standing' .

 

[fizzy]

They are the main reason for the loss of so many R.U.P.P.,s . Also they are the dream of most ramblers who use the damage caused by 4x4's to justify closures. The m/c brigade also have a part to play but no where near as damaging. Speaking as an off road rider/competitor of 60 years 'standing' .

There is only 1 path near my house through the forestry. The ONLY people who keep it open are the scramblers.
It used to be a very pleasant walk but a few months ago the forestry people reopened a logging road. Made a right mess and the banks are so steep the scramblers won't get up the bank the top end.

 

[ajlelectronics]

I have been reading about the DJI Mini 3 pro... I found myself wondering what I could sell to finance one. Trouble is, I would use it twice and then have no other use for it. £859 I have just saved! I would have liked to play with one though, but not at those prices.

 

[pedrobedro]

I've been looking at a little one called the Qinux which has some pretty impressive specs but I think it would be played with for a couple of days then get relegated to a cupboard.

 

[redlig]

There is only 1 path near my house through the forestry. The ONLY people who keep it open are the scramblers.
It used to be a very pleasant walk but a few months ago the forestry people reopened a logging road. Made a right mess and the banks are so steep the scramblers won't get up the bank the top end.

I hate to be picky but if you use the word 'scramblers' I assume you indicate they ride scramble or motocross machines.These machines and their riders have no legal right to be on any land except genuine purpose made circuits or on private land WITH the landowners permission.These bikes are built to race and not ridden gently around the countryside. However if you mean trail riders that is a completely different meaning . Completely road legal /insured /taxed and ridden by a licenced rider and only on Road used as a Public path or again private land with permission , also on the main highway. I think it is important to use the correct terminology as the two are miles apart in usage, collateral damage and annoyance .
If the legalities have changed recently then I apologise .

 

[Farside]

I think drones make wonderful practice targets.