Recent content by hebburnboy

I agree. Bad people do bad things. The "drone" (I hate that word) community has a bad reputation at the moment. Believe it or not when Motorcars were first invented they also had a bad reputation. How every as safety measures were introduced (initially a person walking in front of the car...

How about foam props? Just kidding :-) Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app

I guessed they would affect the aerodynamics of the bird. And if it makes it do unpredictable things then that would defeat the object a little Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app

One of the major concerns in the town where I live is that of privacy. I get comments like "Those drones are invading our privacy and taking video of me in my pool". I was wondering if it would be possible to have some large light on a P3 that came on when video was in progress. That way I...

Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a fully enclosed prop guard for a P3? I am concerned that members of the public, especially children, could come in contact with the props and suffer major injuries. A mesh enclosure that surrounds the prop and clamps on the arm of the P3 is what I...

Very cool long flights. I guess with the new line of sight rule from the FAA these would be out of the question now. Thank you so much for sharing.

Another Amazing Video.

Amazing. Now how do you get the P3A to play music like that :-) One problem I have had is the iPad overheats after about 15 minutes. Well I guess it was 108 outside :-) The motors do seem a little warm after a 15 minute run. Have you ever sent the P3A out about a mile or so then pressed the...

Great ideas. Speaking of Four Peaks here is a picture I just took with the Drone. Looks like some weather coming in.

Great Idea I will check it out

I have been involved in Radio Controlled sports since 1970. Actually started off with control line then did some fixed wing then international high speed model boat racing. On Fathers Day this year my daughter bought me a drone and x5c that I really liked. So much so that I decided to buy a...

Don't let the few spoil it for the masses