Recent content by BenDronePilot

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    Inside flight, never again!

    Sux what happened, you really need to be more mindful of any environment you are considering A flight. Also never use auto take off if you don't have to and especially in confined spaces. Here is how it's done right using a Phantom 3
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    Which drone is the best?

    if you are thinking of a Phantom 3 pro vs a Mavick, hands down go with the Phantom 3 pro. The P3 Pro is a more capable flyer in rougher wind conditions than is the Mavick do to its size. The camera quality on the P3 Pro is the same if not better than the Macick as well. And you will get one a...
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    Tried to crash my P3P but DJI wouldn't let me.

    It could be a battery issue with your iPad not necessarily an iOS problem especially if you're not using a new version of iOS but one of the varying subsequent updates. Best bet to keep your battery in good condition is to every once in a while completely drain the battery till it shuts down...
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    First drone Pilot charged in Edmonton area!!

    This is such a load of BS IMO. Little quad copters such as the Phantom are little hindrance to birds and hopefully you'll know well enough not to pilot one near an oncoming flock of birds. And the buzz of a "drone" disturbing other ground based wild life? Complete f'n nonsense. That buzzing...
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    How Far Can You See Your Phantom in Daylight

    daylight conditions vary extremely with respect to Phantom visibility. On a very clear sunny day I don't feel I can see the Phantom as far as I can when there are some extra clouds obscuring the sun. When it's a bit more cloudy there is more contrast between the Phantom and the sky so I can go...
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    How far should I fly away to still feel confident?

    This is not the best advise, at least the part about flying as far as you can irregardless of other important factors. You can't count on it just coming back to you. External factors such as aggressive or unexpected wind gusts not to mention battery level are the top two reasons you don't and...
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    getting close to buying a P4 should I buy one or wait

    Do yourself a favor and skip the P4 which offers little over the P3 and has some negatives. The P3 Adv/Pro is just as capable and has better FPV range and on sale a P3 Pro can be had for $600
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    No More Flying at Park

    Flying from back yards where you can't be seen works out quite well. In addition to inconspicuous locations if you're concerned at all about being needlessly harassed for a relatively innocuous activity such as flying your little quad copter. I hate the media which has completely overblown...
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    Tablet vs. phone, tablet recommendations

    When you want to use the simulator as its only available on the iOS version of the DJI GO app.
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    Tablet vs. phone, tablet recommendations

    The downside of using a tablet vs phone is that you need to cache your maps on the tablet while you have a data connection, that or cell / data service on your tablet. That's literally the only downside of tablet use. Just make sure you're using a tablet that has built in GPS or you will be...
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    Taking off inside a train and flying outside from inside a train

    You're not going to be able to fly from inside a train so don't even try, it will be a disaster waiting to happen. The best you could expect to do would be to launch before hand with way points set. Using apps like Litchi would be necessary for that kind of flight so you can pre program the...
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    Landing on high-rise buildings to capture videos from there to save battery

    Unless there is something wrong with your Phantom or you are flying in very brisk winds then you can should be able to take pretty **** good shots from up high with the Phantom in a hover. Videos I've done with mine when I stop moving literally look like a freeze frame it's so rock solid...
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    Landing on high-rise buildings to capture videos from there to save battery

    This happened to a user in this forum once, and guess what? They ended up on the evening news as a drone crash on top of a building in the city, cause the building managers, instead of returning his Phantom decided to report him to both the police and FAA. At the end of the day he would have...
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    Seems Women don't like flying drones...

    I've had many young beautiful women approach me when I've flown my P2 Vision and my P3 Pro so they do exist. I'm in NYC btw.
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    Be careful of helicopters even when below 400 feet

    Helicopters have an exemption to the airplane 500 foot rule depending on the area they are flying in and the reasons. I've also seen police helicopters frequently flying at very low altitudes. Helicopters have that exemption because of the fact that hey can stop and hover in place unlike a...