Recent content by lad63

Ok, thanks, I wasn't taking into account the different performance.

I have never flown a drone before. I'd like to learn, so I bought a Phantom 3 advanced on Amazon but after I ordered it, I read advice in some threads here to learn to pilot drones using cheaper ones, so that, if there's an error or a situation develops that you don't know how to quickly get...

Thanks guys!

That's good advice. I have no flying experience so it might make sense for me to stay on my property for a while so I can learn the ropes before venturing far out. I'm leaning toward buying the drone now.

Thanks RW-1. I intend to play it safe, but try to avoid the sort of paranoia that leads to me never leaving my backyard! :) I'm a little reluctant to ask this question because it sounds like I'm thinking about "getting over" on the regs, and I'm not. But part of minimizing risk is knowing...

Hi, I'm not actually an owner but am considering buying a drone, the P3 advanced. I'm wondering if I might ask a few questions to decide whether to buy or not. I am sorry if there's already an FAQ for potential buyers, I poked around a little and couldn't find one.　 I live in Westchester...