Drone Pics

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ApOrbital said:

Well done leggly.

Thanks

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Craikeybaby said:

leggly said:

I qualified as a UAV pilot today, I just need to sort out my Ops manual and it'll be time to give up driving trucks for a living.

Congratulations!

What does that entail, as a hot air ballon pilot/ex air traffic controller I have wondered if any of the air law etc exams I have covered would be applicable to drones.

With an aviation background you'd have absolutely no problem with ground school side of it. Most of it if not all you'll have covered before. The flying side is easy as long as you practice flying in Manual mode rather than using gps. Go for it, you know you want to.

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andrewrob said:

leggly said:

Craikeybaby said:

leggly said:

I qualified as a UAV pilot today, I just need to sort out my Ops manual and it'll be time to give up driving trucks for a living.

Congratulations!

What does that entail, as a hot air ballon pilot/ex air traffic controller I have wondered if any of the air law etc exams I have covered would be applicable to drones.

With an aviation background you'd have absolutely no problem with ground school side of it. Most of it if not all you'll have covered before. The flying side is easy as long as you practice flying in Manual mode rather than using gps. Go for it, you know you want to.

Seconded, but ATTI mode not manual! If they expected everyone to fly manual I don't think many would pass!

ATTI is a DJI term, the chaps who held the course I attended called it manual. As they were all ex forces drone pilots I'm going to bow to their superior knowledge.

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Wot he said ^^^

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andrewrob said:

leggly said:

andrewrob said:

leggly said:

Craikeybaby said:

leggly said:

I qualified as a UAV pilot today, I just need to sort out my Ops manual and it'll be time to give up driving trucks for a living.

Congratulations!

What does that entail, as a hot air ballon pilot/ex air traffic controller I have wondered if any of the air law etc exams I have covered would be applicable to drones.

With an aviation background you'd have absolutely no problem with ground school side of it. Most of it if not all you'll have covered before. The flying side is easy as long as you practice flying in Manual mode rather than using gps. Go for it, you know you want to.

Seconded, but ATTI mode not manual! If they expected everyone to fly manual I don't think many would pass!

ATTI is a DJI term, the chaps who held the course I attended called it manual. As they were all ex forces drone pilots I'm going to bow to their superior knowledge.

ATTI isn't a DJI term, manual mode or rate mode is full manual which is you flying it without the IMU and compass. If you push forward stick and let go your drone stays in that angle it doesn't go level again unless you pull backwards on the stick and release when level again. Its what's used in FPV flying too.

You should have GPS mode, Attitude mode (the brain keeps the craft's attitude) and manual mode (you are the only thing telling it what
angle it should be at)

ETA I'm not sure what the phantom has but the other DJI controllers all (wookong, naza, A2 all have the three modes)

We live and learn

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GetCarter said:

My 'May' vid of Torridon is up (Youtube doing its best to make it look jerky!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3TUM3cZs-o&fe...

I still think Shieldaig needs a KFC Drivethru to complete the place. Apart form that, faultless as always

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diff lock said:

Awesome pics chaps as always.
Slightly off topic, any of you had experience with Drones Direct? They have a few bundle deals on a P3 Advanced. Thought I would seek the advice of the PH collective before parting with my cash.
Many thanks

No experience myself but, if you're starting from scratch. A cheap one to crash first is the way forward. I've had great service from Heliguy. Sorry, it's a beery night in Gloucester.

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I had a few beers and played with Premier Elements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpxs9ynyIk4

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justin220 said:

Afternoon all,

I'm glad to be joining the club, I've just ordered a Phantom 3 Standard. Can't wait for it to arrive! I've bought it primarily for photography.

I am planning on taking it abroad with me, what would people recommend for transporting it? Hard shell case, soft case backpack?

Does anyone know how well it will work abroad without a data connection? I presume the maps will not work? Or should I just stump up the money and pay for some data? Is there a clever way to download maps prior to say leaving the hotel, then using it for flying?

Lipo bags are a must no matter where you are. Don't leave home without them.

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There should be a flight simulator in the DJI go app. It's not the best but it will give you an idea of how it flies and enable you to get used to the sticks and what they do.

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NJK44 said:

Just flown it for the first time. Oh wow, it's incredibly easy! My best purchase to date!!

Here's a rubbish photo due to crap weather, but I'm in love!

Have fun.

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I finally made it out of the house today.
Painswick Pano by Squiffy1308, on Flickr

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Yanworth by Squiffy1308, on Flickr

The Cotswolds are stunning at the moment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCxBm7ikuS0

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Shar2 said:

I've read, and re-read the proceedure, checked out videos, but at my age I get a bit cynical when something says it's as easy as that. :-) Will report back after first flight.

Download Sky Demon Lite, it'll allow you to see if you're in restricted airspace. Wimbledon Common is almost certainly a no no and if you're being paid to fly it by the Uni you'll need an RPAS qualification to stay inside the law.

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GetCarter said:

The beach and the bothy that was home to Monty Hall and his 'Great Escape'.

Is that in your neck of the woods or farther north? Looks stunning either way.

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If you're flying your drone in the Highlands over the next couple of weeks download Skydemon light to keep yourselves legal. There are NOTAMs in force for most areas until 16 Sept. West costal areas look to be ok but just inland airspace is restricted.

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For professional work the Inspire is a better choice. As for ANYTHING that pays,in any way, you need have the relevant qualifications before you operate. For offshore work I'm not sure either one would be up to the job apart from the calmest of days. Aerialtronics is a company that specialises in high powered inspection drones but the prices will make your eyes water if you're considering using DJI.

Edited by leggly on Thursday 8th September 08:47

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Speed addicted said:

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For professional work the Inspire is a better choice. As for ANYTHING that pays,in any way, you need have the relevant qualifications before you operate.

I'm aware of the need for qualifications, but intend to learn to fly the thing before charging anyone anything.
At the moment this is just an idea that might turn into something more.

Go for it, I started with a £40 Syma and jumped straight to an inspire. All I have to do now is gain my PfCO and I'll be up and running. Good Luck.

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^^brilliant^^

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This is a long winded piece of tosh but I thought I'd share as it shows how bad I am and how good the DJI OSMO is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6GUywwIRu0