Recent content by Cris A.

Looks like the FAA's Pathfinder Program is looking to do a lot more than just detection of UAVs near airports. They're testing systems that will detect, track and (effectively) shoot them down, all within 8-15 seconds. Radio World: FAA to Test Drone Zappers Shouldn't be a problem for those of...

Only after a hard landing. Otherwise they stay put ok.

There is some really good empirical data in this post: http://www.phantompilots.com/threads/flying-at-high-density-altitude.47132/#post-455124

I did a quick search and found this... >> Just in case some folks don't know, Loctite #425 is what you want to use. It's more expensive than most other formulations, but isn't as expensive and time consuming as replacing a shell. <<

Be SUPER CAREFUL using Loctite anywhere near your quad. I learned the hard way that the Loctite brand blue dissolves the plastic in the Phantom. It doesn't make it gooey or sticky but instead somehow causes it to break down, almost turning into a coarse powder. I had to replace the entire shell...

We've got a bunch of nesting eagles and Ospreys around Grand Lake... I am VERY careful to pay attention to where the aeries are and stay far away from them. I can just see it now... sitting in handcuffs because an eagle attacked my quadcopter and was injured and of course I am responsible for...

And that's why I live here and not there!

FAR 91.119(c) says: Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes: (c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may...

Most of my flying is at 8,500 AMSL or higher here in the mountains of Colorado, some of it on relatively hot days (80s) when the density altitude is upwards of 11,000 feet. No issues observed so far, even in a fair wind. I really can't tell the difference between flying here and at lower...

D'oh!!

I let my son-in-law fly it. Of course I was standing right next to him. Armed.

I heard banjo music...

Here's my R/C with the Tarot mount: IMG_1200 by Cris A. posted Jul 8, 2015 at 4:59 PM And here's the case with everything inside: IMG_1199 by Cris A. posted Jul 8, 2015 at 4:59 PM