Recent content by Thomkatflyer

I have not been able to fly my original Phantom 2 in a few years. It’s in mint condition. I have no app to even try and start it up. Is there an app I can use with my IPhone 13 pro max?

Unfortunately, you can stick a microphone in a hornets nest and you will record the same sound you will get from your drone. I tried to video myself flying close and the props drowned out everything!

Do you know the other pilot?

Hmmm, bang-BAD

I live and fly inside the five mile ring of an airport. I call the tower EVERY time and give my name and registration number. The thank me each time and remind me to be safe. I've had one person say something about being so close to the airport and I gave them the number to the tower and the...

Wow! If I didn't already have a Phantom, I'd go buy one after watching that!!! Very cool!

Same thing happened to me. Different seller. Bought it on eBay before I got my P3S. The seller will return my money.

Just ordered! Thank you!!!

Actually, I've been an AOPA member for 25 years and did have a legal plan. I chose not to go that route due to the $$ and time it would have taken. At the time, I was a private pilot but got my multi and commercial during this period.

I was over the lake, not over the camp. I was at 500 agl. He did not take pic and stated in the paperwork that in his opinion, I was too low to recover in the event of engine failure. The tail number on this particular plane were 12" tall. Easy to read from 500 feet. My unhappiness stemmed from...

As a note...I purchased the battery on EBay and it clearly states that it is compatible with the DJI Phantom 3 Standard. Fortunately for me, they have a money back refund policy. Lesson learned.

I was flying a Mooney one day and did a few low passes around and near the Boy Scout Camp where my son was camping that weekend. As I flew by, everyone waved except one scout leader off by himself He seemed to be writing something....yep, my tail number. Turns out, he works for the FAA!! I was...

I agree. I've already lost a few $$ by being new to this sport. I treat everyone like I would want to be treated.

Whoa there telescott.... That assumes that I would hide the fact that it failed me. I'm not that kind of person. IF I decided to sell it, there would be full disclosure of what happened as well as a hefty discount of course. Maybe someone that can do the firmware stuff and doesn't care about...

Oh yeah, the warranty. I should think about that. To answer, no, would not allow me to fly. Battery charged fine. I only have the firmware update I did the day I bought it. I guess I'll try to sell it on eBay. Thanks for your help once again.