Recent content by Nathan1994

Man you were lucky! Mine got there 11/21/ and made the docket 1/13.

That my FAA N number supersedes the new drone registration, and therefore I didn't need to register.

I was told opposite at my local FAA office. (Oakland,CA)

Do you need to sign up to check your area?

But also consider the extra cost of monthly cell service for that ipad.

Yeah I bought some North Face gloves last week that has touchscreen ability in all the fingers. They were around $30, but work great.

The FAA has control of NAS. Including airspace over cities, towns and villages. Trust me, I'm not looking to cause trouble. But in the area I live in, these "regional parks" are by far the safest place to fly. I can understand their ban on model airplanes, as that could include a gas powered...

What City is that if you don't mind me asking? As far as them citing they can impose such laws. I'd ask to the see their authorization from the FAA to do so.

I sent an email asking if the FAA has given the authority to control airspace above the parks. Can't wait for their answer.

Welcome to the forum, I hope you find it a useful resource! As far as a "battery break-in" is concerned, I found it best to only run down the batteries to 50% on the first three charge cycles. After that, I usually will end a flight between 25%-30%. I'd recommend looking for a sunshade on amazon...

You have to be in "F Mode" to enable the functions you want in the GoApp.

Saw this story this morning gents: Pilots Warned To Keep Drones Out Of East Bay Parks Pretty ridiculous if you ask me.

What brand is that case? A link would be appreciated.

Is that legal as far as carry on size?

Just my opinion, but I wouldn't do it. I understand wanting to try out your new carbon props, but wait 'till you get 4 of them.