Ok, I'll admit it, I flew over houses today

[JWarren]

Yes, the Staked Plains don't offer much in the way of sight seeing. The canyon videos are much more interesting full sized, uncompressed, on a desktop, but I I can't just shoot that the rest of my life. We do have a lake and Alibates National Flint Quarries I've been meaning to check out, but I'm at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to subject matter.

 

[Multicoptertec]

Beautiful video. I kept wanting you to go Star Wars down into one of those canyons.


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[JWarren]

I do have one video of me much lower, but Vimeo has it screwed up right now and they are trying to fix it. They should for what I pay them.

 

[frands1]

Nice video. As to avoiding flying over houses I would say many, probably most, of us don't have access to tens of thousands of acres of open land. Many of us wouldn't be flying at all if we insisted on never flying over a house. Your video is interesting because of the terrain. If the land is flat & tree-covered, it makes for a pretty boring scene.

Exact same way I see it.

 

[Jussaguy]

I'd have to look, I'm not sure what I have it set to, but I'm using a simple copper Wind Surfer. Never had a loss of signal, lag or even a drop on the status strength bars.

Can you tell me which wind surfers you are using?

 

[JWarren]

Can you tell me which wind surfers you are using?

Yes sir....

https://www.amazon.com/DroneTech-Pa...92460&sr=8-1&keywords=copper+windsurfer+drone

 

[JWarren]

and I like these because they fold up, like a clam shell, for easy storage.

 

[snerd]

......Wish you guys could see full screen 1080....

If you pop for a paid account, I think it lets you embed full screen option.

 

[NotPennysBoat]

What are copper windsurfers? I want to increase my range if I can but I've no idea what they are?

 

[JWarren]

It "concentrates" your signal from the TX to the Phantom instead of just having the radio waves shooting off in every direction. This allows for a stronger signal and greater distances. That's the uneducated man's (me) answer anyway.

 

[JWarren]

In my opinion, its the most needed accessory if you plan on violating the FAA rule of flying out of line of sight.

 

[John Locke]

and I like these because they fold up, like a clam shell, for easy storage.

I've got the same one, and YES, the clamshell folding is nice for storage, not to mention this setup keeps the antennas parallel in use, which is optimal. I have had the aluminum two piece type for a year, they work just as good for range but don't keep the antennas perfectly parallel, they aren't quite as slick as the folding copper type for handling, storage and looks.

 

[NotPennysBoat]

In my opinion, its the most needed accessory if you plan on violating the FAA rule of flying out of line of sight.

In my case it's the CAA, but yes, yes I do haha

 

[JWarren]

I've got the same one, and YES, the clamshell folding is nice for storage, not to mention this setup keeps the antennas parallel in use, which is optimal. I have had the aluminum two piece type for a year, they work just as good for range but don't keep the antennas perfectly parallel, they aren't quite as slick as the folding copper type for handling, storage and looks.

I do believe your are the one who recommended them to me, John. Big thanks!

 

[Jussaguy]

Yes sir....

https://www.amazon.com/DroneTech-Pa...92460&sr=8-1&keywords=copper+windsurfer+drone

Thanks bro.

Been looking to finally give wind surfers a chance and since you have such a glowing review of these, I'll order them.

You're not affiliated with the company?

 

[JWarren]

No sir, just a guy who wanted more distance without modification!

 

[WWK888]

I have similar ones and they do work pretty well. For the price, you can't beat the bang for buck factor.

 

[NotPennysBoat]

You literally just stick them on the antenna?

 

[WWK888]

You literally just stick them on the antenna?

They slide right on, so easy a caveman could do it.

 

[Dirty Bird]

Consider me a violator. If you're going to limit yourself to the few hundred yards you can see a Phantom why not buy a nano-quad & fly in the living room? It's safe & a lot less expensive!

In my opinion, its the most needed accessory if you plan on violating the FAA rule of flying out of line of sight.