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Al Bundy · 12-28-2018, 07:23 AM

I have a Mavic Pro
The pictures and videos you get are worth every penny

RescueRamsey · 12-28-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn Driver

Great, would be handy if the conditions are not good for gping on the roof.

The camera on mine is 20mp or it shoots 4k video, and it's super stable, it's amazing the detail you can see when your just a foot or so above the roof.....

Betr2Trvl · 12-28-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by luckyd

Bought the Mavic Air.
Reason.....To get a lot of footage I was not able to get with
my camera, like into the Grand Canyon. Going to Europe in
the fall and plan on using it.

You need to check all the regulations for wherever you plan on
using it. Canada is planning a licence to use, but is still on the

drawing board. They do have regs. for flying

Such as being basically (and thankfully) banned in national parks........

https://www.nps.gov/articles/unmanne...onal-parks.htm

cooldude · 12-31-2018, 01:34 PM

I have the Yuneec Typhoon H with a 4k camera. Its pretty amazing! I can fly almost 4,000 feet high and over a mile away! It takes some pretty cool pictures and videos. It's a blast to fly! When they 1st came out, they were about $2000. I just bought mine which is a factory refurbished unit for a 1/4 of that and it flys great! Very pleased with it.

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stang37 · 12-31-2018, 06:21 PM

Check out the DJI Spark if you haven't already purchased. This drone will almost fly itself and is great for a beginner. Takes nice 1080p videos.

poppyof5 · 01-02-2019, 04:14 PM

Small starwars fighter.
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Got mine to fly with my 8 yr old grandson
We got to a park that has 6 soccer fields so as long as he doesn't want to fly on Saturday that's where we go

poppyof5 · 01-02-2019, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn Driver

Could a drone be used to inspect an rv or house roof?

Can't see why not.

xrated · 01-02-2019, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Soppy

I have a DJI phantom 3 Advanced. I fly it around my property and when out boondocking. I use it to check/send messages in areas where there is no cell service. I just tie the cell phone to the drone ,then take it up 600 ft or so for a few minutes . If anyone has sent a message , I will get it on the phone. Same works for sending messages. So far it has worked in every site I have been in.

Do you know that there is a 400' vertical ceiling for drone flight?

xrated · 01-02-2019, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cooldude

I have the Yuneec Typhoon H with a 4k camera. Its pretty amazing! I can fly almost 4,000 feet high and over a mile away! It takes some pretty cool pictures and videos. It's a blast to fly! When they 1st came out, they were about $2000. I just bought mine which is a factory refurbished unit for a 1/4 of that and it flys great! Very pleased with it.Attachment 230605

Are you aware of the 400' height limit, which is mandated by the FAA and the line of sight rule?

cooldude · 01-02-2019, 05:03 PM

Yep, completely aware. I'm also registered with the FAA.

xrated · 01-03-2019, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cooldude

Yep, completely aware. I'm also registered with the FAA.

My drone is registered with the FAA also, that still doesn't allow you to legally take it over 400 feet. Even flight rule 107 does not allow that without a specific waiver from them.

cooldude · 01-03-2019, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by xrated

My drone is registered with the FAA also, that still doesn't allow you to legally take it over 400 feet. Even flight rule 107 does not allow that without a specific waiver from them.

Xrated, I always follow all the laws and rules. I never break any of them. I was just saying that my drone is capable, not that I do it. My drone came from the factory with a limit of 400 feet high and out. I changed the settings with a laptop but, try not to go over. Kinda like our cars will run 100 mph but, we are only supposed to be going 55 mph lol. We have a couple hundred acres so, 400 feet is not much!

Soppy · 01-03-2019, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by xrated

Do you know that there is a 400' vertical ceiling for drone flight?

I'm in Canada and aware of the Canadian rules.

xrated · 01-03-2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cooldude

Xrated, I always follow all the laws and rules. I never break any of them. I was just saying that my drone is capable, not that I do it. My drone came from the factory with a limit of 400 feet high and out. I changed the settings with a laptop but, try not to go over. Kinda like our cars will run 100 mph but, we are only supposed to be going 55 mph lol. We have a couple hundred acres so, 400 feet is not much!

I apologize. Your previous post...#18, made it sound like to me that you were in fact flying it...our at least HAD flown it at those heights and distance.