Recent content by JimInTheUP

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    FAA Testing Drone impacts on people

    One of the comments below the article is disturbing: Davis Quest · Missouri State University I have found that the best way of dealing with drones is with a 20 gauge shotgun. First, make a semi silencer out of an empty gallon milk jug by cutting a hole in the spout end so you can slide the...
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    How many people fly with Prop Guards?

    I nearly always fly with prob guards. I haven't seen a downside with possible exception of reduced flight time and occasional prop guard in the picture. Guards haven't kept the P3A out of trees but seem to take most of the punishment the few times it has hit the ground hard. They are a lot...
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    How many people went straight to DJI instead of smaller drones first?

    P3A was my first quad. I've had it for several months and have crashed it 6-8 times, once into the water for a minute or two. Always managed to repair it and it flies fine after 80 or so flights. So, I learned to fly with the P3A. I spent time with the simulator then tried to be careful, not...