just simple as thatpault said:@copysat
Any chance of a picture of your aluminium foil reflectors please ?
Timtro said:If you're in the US you need to keep it under 400 ft almost everywhere.
and when copysat made his amazing climb it must have either been very calm or he was adjusting things as he moved just 7' at an altitude of 6,500'.Pull_Up said:You got it. Distance means horizontal distance from the take-off point.
Timtro said:If you're in the US you need to keep it under 400 ft almost everywhere. Buy a sectional chart for your area. The cost is less than $10. Check the map to make sure you are not in a restricted zone, locate the airports and helipads and keep a safe distance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxvzCOCrAw
The first time a UAV (UAS) collides with any aircraft it will all come down very hard on all of us, especially if someone is seriously hurt or killed. If something bad happens between now and 2015 you can pretty much bet it will make it much harder to get reasonable regulations.
Stay well away from heliports (near hospitals, police stations, some radio and TV stations and sheriff's offices). Stay far away from airports, including private fields, stay well out of military and other restricted areas. There are areas near beaches where you could encounter ultralights and banner planes and the safe ceiling may be less than 400 ft.
Quad copter blades are sharp. especially carbon fiber. Don't take any chances around the public. The AMA rules say keep 25 feet away from spectators for safety. That's a good guideline.
You might also want to keep a log of when and where you fly, including altitude and distance. It might come in handy as an alibi if you get accused of something that somebody else does, but if you post a "mission" at 1,000 ft on Flytrex.com you may be providing evidence for the FAA.
Fly responsibly.
skyhighdiver said:Timtro said:If you're in the US you need to keep it under 400 ft almost everywhere. Buy a sectional chart for your area. The cost is less than $10. Check the map to make sure you are not in a restricted zone, locate the airports and helipads and keep a safe distance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxvzCOCrAw
The first time a UAV (UAS) collides with any aircraft it will all come down very hard on all of us, especially if someone is seriously hurt or killed. If something bad happens between now and 2015 you can pretty much bet it will make it much harder to get reasonable regulations.
Stay well away from heliports (near hospitals, police stations, some radio and TV stations and sheriff's offices). Stay far away from airports, including private fields, stay well out of military and other restricted areas. There are areas near beaches where you could encounter ultralights and banner planes and the safe ceiling may be less than 400 ft.
Quad copter blades are sharp. especially carbon fiber. Don't take any chances around the public. The AMA rules say keep 25 feet away from spectators for safety. That's a good guideline.
You might also want to keep a log of when and where you fly, including altitude and distance. It might come in handy as an alibi if you get accused of something that somebody else does, but if you post a "mission" at 1,000 ft on Flytrex.com you may be providing evidence for the FAA.
Fly responsibly.
Keep in mind the FAA advisery AC 91-571. PURPOSE. This advisory circular outlines, and encourages voluntary
compliance with, safety standards for model aircraft operators.
its just that an advisory not the law of the land
if your flying for fun you can go as high and far as you want
keeping in mind any problems you cause can be brought to court
but there is nothing that says you can not go over 400
copysat said:just simple as thatpault said:@copysat
Any chance of a picture of your aluminium foil reflectors please ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUTT8wdN_VA :idea:
How did you do it, you can see images of the Phantom and control your remote control.COtto1984 said:I got mine up to 2600' last weekend while showing off to some friends. I didn't take a screen capture though. Here is one where I went 2000'+ up.
Pull_Up said:Absolutely! You can be flying completely irresponsibly and dangerously at 100ft off the deck or lower, just as you can be flying safely and responsibly at 1000ft. The bottom line is if you hit anything or anyone at any height then you are potentially in trouble so fly accordingly.
How did you do it, you can see images of the Phantom and control your remote control.gfredrone said:This is my stock setup record for total distance. I lost FPV a few feet after the screenshot.
Total distance = 1,487 ft
Not bad for stock!
Opp5151 said:How did you do it, you can see images of the Phantom and control your remote control.COtto1984 said:I got mine up to 2600' last weekend while showing off to some friends. I didn't take a screen capture though. Here is one where I went 2000'+ up.
copysat said:over the clouds = 6474 + ft
Stock setting + Aluminum foil around the receivers pointing up toward the PV2 .
image preview problem :roll:
http://tinypic.com/r/2gsfwu9/8
FPV col said:As well as flying my PV I am also a full size pilot and to be honest some of the heights quoted in this thread makes me very concerned :shock: