Recent content by wmralls

I am just sorry that you were unable to see what happened as you would have had you been flying responsibly. Now, you will never know to include knowing if the drone caused others damage or injury when it fell out of the sky.

And we have another potiental near miss incident in the making. Please fly safely and not be the guy that gives the hobby yet another black eye!

Hi, Jordan I do know the “itch” to want to really spread er wings and fly to the limits! But I got over that, never did it and am really glad. I firmly believe that flying out of unaided visual sight is totally irresponsible, and poses a significant potiental threat to others- in fact in some...

I am guessing you are not concerned with an autopsy posting of the crash itself. So, am assuming you understand that “why”.

Not a stretch for me to understand and agree with DJI’s action here. They are simply protecting their business and indirectly helping to protect our ability to fly drones in the US. Pretty oblivious that there is a possible upcoming battle between drone pilots and government entities in...

I want to know how the homeowner can be certain this is undeed a case of voyeurism? No one but the pilot knows exactly what the camera is trained on. How high is the Mavic and how does the homeowner know this is a Mavic? How long is the drone on station? How many incidents have been observed? Is...

Good points and thanks for the clarifications.

First to admit I am new. I have a Phantom 3S and have made a half dozen or so recreational flights over my residential property always in concert with FAA Part 107. Most missions have been conducted to let me inspect my roof and gutters without a ladder climb of which I have sworn off. And, by...

I agree language is important because the most important aspect of the discussion on downing a chopper with a recreational drone has nothing to do with testing. It has to do with impressions, fears, and ignorance by law keepers and law makers. If there is just the slightest possibility a...

I recognize your feeling that the use of the term "drone" may be somehow counter to the welfare of the hobby/sport/livelihood. However, I do not believe that is the case. I believe this is a simple deflection borne of the perceived need for "political correctness" yet again. In all honesty, a...

One item that would be great as I usually forget it until later when is too late. I would recommend adding in post flight section an item to remind to fill out log book, flight record sheet etc whatever is used. If not done then it might never get done. Mike - still a NOOB but trying to de-NOOB.

While inserting a new mini card into the P3S camera slot, things went Murphy on me. The card went in but I still showed on the DJI GO that the camera had no storage. Further investigation showed there was no card in the slot??? Bottom line the card went into the slot bypassing the card cage and...

Curious if you were flying legally as in drone was within your line of sight during the entire flight prior to the loss of control? Perhaps this was a FAA kismet event?

I am guessing there is some point to this rather meandering and personally insulting post. Perhaps your need was simply to vent to an audience that is probably 99.9% dedicated to improving the world of Phantom Pilots rather than complaining over idiotic decisions. To help you out a bit I would...

To DRONEDEPRESSED I am a very new Phantom 3S pilot and I have a lot of trouble believing your story and I wanted you to know that. With what we now know about you, the issue of possibly brainless is dead. Your willingness to disregard most if not all contexts of logic in this matter is nothing...