Hippie Bowman Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) Good morning everyone! Happy Thursday! My phantom 3 advanced drone returned from repair yesterday. It has been at the DJI repair facility sense March the 31st. It had a hardware failure that affected the HD video downlink. Up to 8 seconds of video lag. This is bad. This is 3 of 3 test flights after my drone returned from repair. I had a 6-8 second video lag going on, making the drone non-flyable. A lot can happen in 8 seconds. All good now! Peace! Here is 2 more videos. Same day. Edited May 18, 2017 by Hippie Bowman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 3 hours ago, Hippie Bowman said: This is 3 of 3 test flights Someone's having fun! I'm glad you're back in the air, Hippie. That was an odd problem to have, and a long time to get it fixed. I love your soundtrack music. I've been pretty busy with my drone as well, though always doing projects for friends. I've yet to actually spend time doing the things I bought the drone for. What I really want is one big enough to carry me. They're coming. Happy Thursday, Kids!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover Jinx Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Oh that's awesome, Hippie! I would have crashed into a tree right after take-off. It's my Friday and I'm going out of town to visit my Mom and sister after work. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, Clover Jinx said: It's my Friday and I'm going out of town to visit my Mom and sister after work. Have fun. It's my Friday too and I also will be away for the weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Clover Jinx said: Oh that's awesome, Hippie! I would have crashed into a tree right after take-off. It's my Friday and I'm going out of town to visit my Mom and sister after work. Lordy Clover, she's adorable! What fun her parents are going to have watching her grow. I love music, but I don't think I ever felt the groove quite like little Maddie, though I have been known to dance on the tables at Irishfest. Ain't music great? Thank you for finding that clip! Tease Mom and Sis for me!!! Edited May 18, 2017 by Madelaine McMasters 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 minute ago, LittleMe Jewell said: Have fun. It's my Friday too and I also will be away for the weekend. ...just found a place to host this weekend's mini rave. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Bowman Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 10 minutes ago, Madelaine McMasters said: Someone's having fun! I'm glad you're back in the air, Hippie. That was an odd problem to have, and a long time to get it fixed. I love your soundtrack music. I've been pretty busy with my drone as well, though always doing projects for friends. I've yet to actually spend time doing the things I bought the drone for. What I really want is one big enough to carry me. They're coming. Happy Thursday, Kids!!! Yeah Maddy! It took forever to get the drone back! They did a good job however and I am glad to be back in the air! Oh a personal flying drone would be so fun! Peace! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Bowman Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, Clover Jinx said: Oh that's awesome, Hippie! I would have crashed into a tree right after take-off. It's my Friday and I'm going out of town to visit my Mom and sister after work. Hi ya Clover! Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostoll Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parhelion Palou Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 10 hours ago, Madelaine McMasters said: ... I've yet to actually spend time doing the things I bought the drone for. Because you haven't found a flamethrower that fits your drone? Happy Thursday! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Parhelion Palou said: Because you haven't found a flamethrower that fits your drone? Happy Thursday! You knew I was ready with an answer. "Technically, it's not illegal"... And it can be useful... ;-). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Bowman Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 OMG Maddy! I love that! Do you plan on implementating that! You would be the hit of the party at bar b q! Good morning all! Happy Friday! Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Hippie Bowman said: OMG Maddy! I love that! Do you plan on implementating that! You would be the hit of the party at bar b q! I had planned on dropping things, but that's been outlawed. In the first video, it's mention that the teen who attached a flamethrower to his drone had previously attached a firearm. While it's legal to carry the firearm, I think firing it would be illegal now, as that would constitute dropping something (the bullet). What I'd really planned was just to do some interesting aerial photography and video of targets of my choice. Instead, I find myself doing semi-commercial work for friends. I'm documenting their outdoor construction projects, doing their marketing photography, etc. It's all fun and I'm happy to do it, but I've got to get my own self in the queue eventually. Happy Friday, Kids!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Huntress Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) Edited May 19, 2017 by Rhonda Huntress 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Bowman Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Madelaine McMasters said: I had planned on dropping things, but that's been outlawed. In the first video, it's mention that the teen who attached a flamethrower to his drone had previously attached a firearm. While it's legal to carry the firearm, I think firing it would be illegal now, as that would constitute dropping something (the bullet). What I'd really planned was just to do some interesting aerial photography and video of targets of my choice. Instead, I find myself doing semi-commercial work for friends. I'm documenting their outdoor construction projects, doing their marketing photography, etc. It's all fun and I'm happy to do it, but I've got to get my own self in the queue eventually. Happy Friday, Kids!!! I have been asked a number of times already to video different things for people. Take a look at their roofs, or inspect something or another. I just say no, I can't do it. I don't have a commercial license anyway. And what about the liability? What if I crash into their house and damage something. Or worse, crash into their cat or child and kill it! Well I could turn the cat into a drone. But the child? No way. Happy flights Maddy! Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Hippie Bowman said: And what about the liability? I asked my insurance agent about this. She said I was covered. I asked her to send me a letter indicating so. She did. Whether I'm actually covered or not, I don't know. But I have a letter! It would be different if I were flying for hire, but it's all freebie work for friends. Edited May 19, 2017 by Madelaine McMasters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Hippie Bowman said: I have been asked a number of times already to video different things for people. Take a look at their roofs, or inspect something or another. I just say no, I can't do it. I don't have a commercial license anyway. And what about the liability? What if I crash into their house and damage something. Or worse, crash into their cat or child and kill it! Well I could turn the cat into a drone. But the child? No way. Happy flights Maddy! Peace! 1 hour ago, Hippie Bowman said: Or worse, crash into their cat or child and kill it! I have a set of quick release prop guards on my Phantom, I use them only when flying around/over people. They don't seem to affect flight time much and they're inexpensive... https://www.amazon.com/SummitLink-Guards-Phantom-Connect-Standard/dp/B00RFX2L6G/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00RFX2L6G&pd_rd_r=41SMMKCBN1S269Y3W7DS&pd_rd_w=lIrIc&pd_rd_wg=dgTEx&psc=1&refRID=41SMMKCBN1S269Y3W7DS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Bowman Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Good morning all! Happy Saturday! Bath time for the cat! LOL! Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hippie Bowman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Good morning all! Happy Sunday! Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hippie, have you seen this news?... https://www.recode.net/2017/5/19/15663436/us-drone-registration-rules-faa Happy Sunday, Kids!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Bowman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Madelaine McMasters said: Hippie, have you seen this news?... https://www.recode.net/2017/5/19/15663436/us-drone-registration-rules-faa Happy Sunday, Kids!!! Oh interesting. Well I am registered anyway. If FAA appeals that then I am good to go. Thanks for the information! Happy Flights! Post some here! Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Bowman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 19 hours ago, Nostoll said: Hello there! Peace! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Weston Graves Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Sorry I just barely missed your Breakfast Club today. I see a couple of familiar names here. I tried logging back in and getting involved again this weekend, but -- phew! It's a bit of wasteland. What happened to the dream? Anything still going on? (And I'm scarcely a "newbie." Jeez!) Edited May 21, 2017 by Weston Graves 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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