Recent content by Imabiggles

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    Phantom 4 flipped over, flew powered into ground from 200 feet!

    To OP -Wa5tef - I understand your frustration. Consider: 1. If you own a UAS, there is a very good chance you will crash your UAS at some time. It is very hard to find folks in this hobby longer than a couple of years that dont have a crash or two or dozen under their belt. 2. You opt'd to...
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    Initialization sensors do not seem active at all

    uninstall the software from your device and reinstall. If that doesnt do it, format the SD card (or just remove it). What did you change recently?
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    Are there Rules about flying over neighbors homes???

    I stated "dont fly lower than any object (tree, roof, etc) in their yard and at least 60' agl. lower than that - you risk an invasion of privacy claim." which would preclude spying on floors at 83'. the 83' and 60' references are from old cases. The interpretation by the courts of the...
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    Are there Rules about flying over neighbors homes???

    Not true and just clarified by the FAA. So whomever informed Corey of this is wrong.
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    Are there Rules about flying over neighbors homes???

    Which, indeed, can open you up for a civil suit or catch a disturbing the peace charge (criminal).
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    "Dad, teen son ordered to disclose data on gun-firing, flame-throwing drones"

    . . . like flame throwing, gun shooting drones. Im glad I never posted the videos from my 2016 Summer Baby Drop event.
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    AMA publishes FAA letter about 400' rule

    No you dont. The FAA can not grant special considerations to an organization.
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    RTH height question

    IF Im flying over 1500' above a class B airport to get good video of a dignitary landing while a TFR is in effect but Im flying way beyond LOS using FPV googles while drunk and RTH kicks in, can I abort it and just land at the airport? (that should get them going sonof40)
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    Are there Rules about flying over neighbors homes???

    the altitude I gave is not arbitrary - its referenced in old case law regrading property rights.
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    Resolution of phantom 3 at 300' AGL?

    what is the average flight speed of a coconut laden swallow?
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    Are there Rules about flying over neighbors homes???

    doesnt apply to hobby fliers. no 'rules' but good advice: 1. dont fly lower than any object (tree, roof, etc) in their yard and at least 60' agl. lower than that - you risk an invasion of privacy claim. 2. Talk to them if they are not A-holes if they see you flying - just avoids bad blood...
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    Contour maps

    yes and no. you can make detailed contour maps by taking photos of the area at different gimbal angles and altitudes and then crank them into software. Less detailed ones can be made by simple fly overs and fly back. It takes forever for the software I use to match, model and output a 3d...
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    80 to 90% battery level takeoff is triggering outrage

    in fairness re: battery monitoring. When LIPOs are measured solely by voltage, its inherently inaccurate. If you had precise measurement of internal resistance, voltage and amperage draw, as well a functional capacity - then you're in business. The way DJI does it is just like the billions...
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    Resolution of phantom 3 at 300' AGL?

    Nice work sar104, now make a radio out of a coconut and get us off this island.
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    Drone fishing/drop rig setup

    light rubber band. Buy the skinniest you can find. If they break too soon, use two.