Recent content by Tom S

I visit Amelia Island each year during January and February. I have a P3 and P4. I’ve found the best and safest way to fly is by joining AMA and then connect up with a local club. Island Flyers in Yulee is where I’ve connected, and it’s great! I’ve also been to fpv drone races off New Berlin...

Passed my test on 8/31 and posted to IACRA next day. Got my temp 9/9.

I put my Phantom 3 Standard and separate battery in a tall kitchen bag with 5 pounds of rice for 3 days, so the rice could absorb any residual moisture left in the aircraft. I called DJI and was told by tech support that once a drone is submerged, it is most likely a total loss, the repair costs...

I was flying near a lake yesterday. I got "OK to fly, non GPS." Never got that before, but figured the "ok" was all I needed. Take off was fine, but then aircraft wouldn't hover and became erratic, hit branch and fell into the lake, getting completely submerged for about a minute. No apparent...