Recent content by DarylV

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    Halloween rigging

    Figured out the rigging to attach a Halloween costume. Successful flight with no issues. This picture is just a piece of cheesecloth, my daughter is going to work on the real one.
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    Ohio River sunset

    Hope you like it....
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    Making money...

    $80 isn't worth the hassle, but 7 or 8 jobs at that may be. I'm seriously out in the middle of nowhere, flying at minimum heights to get good shots. So pathetic that we're not able to do this.
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    Called Tower - was not given permission to fly

    I just want to take pics of farms out in BFE at 200 or 300', for a small fee. Why on earth do I need a frigging pilot's license? Insanity.
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    Making money...

    Let's just "pretend" that you make $80 here and there photographing farms, etc. The "marketing" is via FaceBook posts. What the worst that the FAA could do to you?
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    Power plant no-fly zone?

    We have a friend who has a farm that overlooks it from perhaps a mile away, maybe a bit more. I'd like to take some perspective pics, but just not sure if I'm pushing it.
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    Power plant no-fly zone?

    I live a few miles from the FirstEnergy nuclear plant in Shippingport PA. Is there a no fly zone for such places? I obviously don't want to fly over a reactor or cooling tower, not even sure I want to fly anywhere near it, just curious.
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    Tannerite explosion

    Filmed this from about 150'. 1 pound of tannerite, shot with a .308 from 150 yards. I didn't know how close i could get, due to the shockwave. Phantom 2 Vision+
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    Sky catch

    Yes.
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    Sky catch

    I've passed my safety tests with them, but haven't submitted any photo work for certification though. Setting up GCPs (Ground Control Points) per their requirements are kind of a pain. I still plan on it though.
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    Greendale Cemetery

    Cemeteries are perfect places to fly drones, as they capture the beauty from a unique angle. I grew up in Greendale Cemetery, located in Meadville PA, where my father has been superintendent since 1981. It is a nationally recognized cemetery, covering 200 acres and containing 26,000 graves...
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    Memorial Day Parade

    Hookstown, PA. Full album at: https://flic.kr/s/aHskbR5qLe I played it conservatively by asking permission of VFW as well as not flying directly over crowd and the actual parade. I could have gotten some really nice shots by getting close and overhead, but I'd rather tread lightly.
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    What constitutes "commercial use"?

    I've only paid attention to this topic for a few months, and it really angers me. There are so many responsible "pilots" who can/should be allowed to make a few $$$ with their investment. It's a bunch of BS.
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    is it just me thats noticed ?

    What other Phantom forums do you frequent?