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DrewFlies
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Just broke the 100 flight mark last week. I had my P3P replaced by B&H early on due to shipment damage of the gimbal. I just put together the flights from both birds. I started off scared as you can be as I had lost two toy/beginner UAV's to wind. I steadily got more bold and confidant but lately I have become a lot more scared and cautious. UAV's are banned in all Seattle parks with only two small tree encased fly zones exceptions. I was approached by Seattle PD and made aware of this while I was in preflight in a park. Since then they have scared me off from flying two more times. This leaves only private property to fly from in Seattle and means flying over people homes cars and pets. I feel this is a dangerous result of not being able to fly in parks with very few people around. To add to this the one park I do fly in has horrible signal interference on all channels on latest app and firmware.
All this has me wondering if I should sell my kit which I am into for over 2,400 dollars. I was just starting to get close to feeling comfortable to do real estate work next summer. (The flying season in Seattle is quite limited). Would love any and all feedback.
Cheers,
Aaron
As bad as it sounds. But, I fly anywhere and everywhere. Im conscious when I'm flying though. I don't put anybody in danger. I flew at the FL keys in Key West and I had this guy come up to my while flying and told me theres an airport about 3 miles away and I shouldn't be flying so close. Even he was very curious of my Phantom and was asking questions. He said thats his dream toy and hopefully he will buy soon. I was less than 400 ft high and I understand the rules and regulations. I still got my shots. I've had police officers and all come up to me to ask about my Phantom. They were all interested and nobody has ever came up to me with a negative approach. I'm up in the air for around 20 minutes only unless I pop in another battery. That barely gives authority or security any time to react to complaints anyways. I land the bird as nice and calmly as possible just so I don't scare onlookers that I fly recklessly. I flown around buildings, mountains, yachts, boats, wave runners, parks, fireworks, cars, streets and anything else that interest me. I see no limits. If you are feeling unsure and already being harassed by your local police I would say sell it too. I can just see you having problems in your future with authority and things alike. The more I fly the more confident I get. The more risks I take. I educate a crowd of people that circle me every single time I lift off. I'm very well known around my county as the Drone Man. If my Phantom ever crashes it will not be my fault as I flown in very difficult places and came back just fine. It will be error on the birds part if something goes wrong. I just cant see myself without my Phantom and I know sooner or later it will crash because lets face it. It is just a flying computer and all electronics/computers have hiccups from time to time. The thing is its not like your computer on your desk where as if it freezes or lags its dropping 300 ft from the sky. I'm already aware of this possible incident and already thought of ways to come up with funds to buy another. If you don't think or feel the same way this hobby isn't for you.