Hi all,
Don't own a Phantom yet, but I have a question. First of all I live in Phoenix, Az. which seems like a pretty good place to fly. I would be flying as a hobbyist. My main concern, right now, is airports. I understand the regs about calling the airport, but I was reading a post somewhere that even with permission from the tower the Phantom will not power up unless you contact DJI and give them your driver's license and a credit card. Is this correct? What size airport? I live within a couple of miles of a ultralite airfield. According to AIRMAP I need to call the field and let them know I will be flying. Would or would not the Phantom fly here without contacting DJI?
Secondly how difficult is it to get permission from a larger airport?
Lastly, at least for now, where I live it is not uncommon for "ghetto birds" (police helicopters) to fly over and even circle around. Even though there are no heliports on the map do I need to or should I contact the police before flying?
Well one more. Please someone tell me that it is a bad idea to pick up a referb Typhoon H for under $900 over a P4P.
Thanks all
Mitch
Don't own a Phantom yet, but I have a question. First of all I live in Phoenix, Az. which seems like a pretty good place to fly. I would be flying as a hobbyist. My main concern, right now, is airports. I understand the regs about calling the airport, but I was reading a post somewhere that even with permission from the tower the Phantom will not power up unless you contact DJI and give them your driver's license and a credit card. Is this correct? What size airport? I live within a couple of miles of a ultralite airfield. According to AIRMAP I need to call the field and let them know I will be flying. Would or would not the Phantom fly here without contacting DJI?
Secondly how difficult is it to get permission from a larger airport?
Lastly, at least for now, where I live it is not uncommon for "ghetto birds" (police helicopters) to fly over and even circle around. Even though there are no heliports on the map do I need to or should I contact the police before flying?
Well one more. Please someone tell me that it is a bad idea to pick up a referb Typhoon H for under $900 over a P4P.
Thanks all
Mitch