You might be a PhantomPilot if...

[bstanton89]

Anybody else missing Peter's point? Other than to tell a bunch of people that don't care that he can fly real airplane and is subject to FAA regulations? (Similar to others who post on this forum who have 333 exemptions and Part 107 Licences)

 

[Erised]

When you get up in the morning, look at the weather and think should I charge my batteries today? what time should I put them in the hub? and how many?

 

[scott45acp]

You spend at least 30 Min. every day reading Phantom Pilot posts

I dont even have a drone and I do that. (Looking to by a dji something, reading to find out what that will be)

 

[joshin]

I think everyone should use language in such a way that for them accurately expresses their needs

Were most of us to do that in this case, we'd be violating forum rules.

You might be a PhantomPilot if...
...you change your batteries more often than your underwear.

 

[PinnacleRun]

Were most of us to do that in this case, we'd be violating forum rules.

You might be a PhantomPilot if...
...you change your batteries more often than your underwear.

BEST QUOTE SO FAR!!!! [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[ifly2high]

I dont even have a drone and I do that. (Looking to by a dji something, reading to find out what that will be)

Good for you!...researching, making the decision,pulling the trigger and waiting for the delivery is a good part of the fun! Good luck with your new hobby!

 

[bstanton89]

I dont even have a drone and I do that. (Looking to by a dji something, reading to find out what that will be)

DO IT!! I was in your shoes about 3 weeks ago and I definitely don't regret spending a small fortune on a P4P. Worth every penny if you ask me. And there is potential to make what you spent back.

 

[lunicy]

DO IT!! I was in your shoes about 3 weeks ago and I definitely don't regret spending a small fortune on a P4P. Worth every penny if you ask me. And there is potential to make what you spent back.

DON'T DO IT.... Drones are like crack.
JK.. just be careful, they will multiply and cause your wallet to get lighter.

Do your research, and find one you like... Or, what the heck, buy 2 (I love my phantoms)

 

[DougAles]

....if the words "Game Stop clearance sale and Best Buy price match" make you smile.

 

[DougAles]

...if you say the words "Your home point has been updated" before you put your car into drive.

 

[DougAles]

...if you have installed and removed your propellers so many times you no longer find the phrase "Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey" useful.

 

[DougAles]

... if your on vacation and your wife says with a wink and a smile "Honey, want to lay down for a bit?" and you reply "Nah, I'm going to go fly my drone."

 

[Pharm]

I don't think I am a drone "pilot". I think I am a drone OPERATOR.

From my limited experience with my "new" Phantom 3 "standard", I do not see how a human of normal physical dimensions could pilot it. I have seen people OPERATE them, tho.

How sad that some folks' lives are, at least as it seems to them...so empty of meaning they have to claim they are pilots. Sounds pretty sad and pretentious to me.

When I "chuck" a fresh battery in my Phantom 3 'standard", turn on the controller, turn on the Phantom, and go thru its check-out in preparation for its flight..... I call myself a drone OPERATOR.

When I get into my airplane, go thru the pre-engine start check-list, in preparation for its flight, that's when I call myself a pilot (well...to be honest...I have taken check-rides, after which the examiner has wondered whether I should be allowed to operate a power lawn-mower without adult supervision.......! )

Oh well..it's a free country...I think everyone should use language in such a way that for them accurately expresses their needs.

So, you're saying you're a power lawnmower pilot?

 

[DougAles]

... if your getting off a commercial airline flight and you ask the captain "So, were you flying in GPS or ATTI mode?"

 

[DougAles]

... if you canceled your trip to Canada because of their strict drone laws.

 

[DougAles]

...if you think Casey Neistat is just some guy that reviews drones on YouTube for a living.

 

[DougAles]

... if your eyes check the K-index before the temperature in your weather app.

 

[DougAles]

...if you have ever unplugged your refrigerator because you ran out of outlets to charge all your batteries.

 

[DougAles]

... if your brought your drone with you to Wal*Mart to make sure it will fit in the carry-on luggage your buying.

 

[DougAles]

...if you think every post you read about a drone fly-away or crash is due to pilot error until it happens to you.