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little video from the park with DJI Phantom 2


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lol, that was a nervous twitch from getting her back to the ground in one piece ^_^

i was keeping center ok till a gust hit me half way up; after correcting back;

i kept climbing to about 450ft hung for 3 seconds (felt like forever); than zigzagging back down

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Wow, looks very steady, I thought it was going for you at the end too!

 

I am sure you can creep up on people and make them think they have a swarm of bees after them.

 

Cheers

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Thanks guys

its looks like im moving to the next stage already

this thing is so steady and powerful; it's scary

 

I'm on eBay and craigslist looking for a GoPro unit and a Gimbal to hold it

it's going to hurt quite a bit to complete this package; but i will do it slowly

 

I'll need to get the gopro cam and a broadcast station of some sort

im looking into the FatShark googles as they seem to be the right solution for what im looking to do

 

i had a close call yesterday; taken off my top balcony (made myself little pad); first few minutes i was just having fun

then i flown it way up; further than this video shows (it can climb close to 3k ft)

it was ok until i lost my north with it; and it started going everywhere; accept where i wanted to

i had to calm myself down; and with nothing but a dot in the sky; i started moving it back and forth

learning which way is face; then turning it around slowly and brining her back to the landing pad

i was recording this; half way through i just cut it; i had to focus on bringing her back

i was shaking from the adrenalin rushing through

from  now on, line of sight until i get the added gear

 

this is what im planning on achieving eventually (before i can move to the next phase)

(this guy runs with the FhatShark googles)

 

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Nice one Chris, it looks like a flying coffee table. Maybe you should put some eyes on springs on top and really freak out the neighbours. Any more range on that and you'll need ATC clearance to fly it.

 

Nice views you have there and how about a selfie on the next vid or do you wish to remain an enigma? :thum:

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Thanks Geoffrey

that coffee table is going to have a cam under it soon 

i cant wait to fly this thing in First Person View

this is it; as close as it can get to flying

you strap these goggles on and your there

nothing else exist; your flying in the real world

no FPS issue; no texture issues; only battery issues

 

FAA is already tightening the belt on this hobbie

i can get few miles range of control with video

out the box its 2 mile control; 1 mile video

few upgrades and you can go up to 11 miles easy with good FPV gear

 

my phone is too old to take a selfie (3GS); and im way to ugly to be in one :D

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Ah great second show, that other demo fight certainly gives a target to aim for.

I wonder how many people think their personal space is being abused?

Thanks for sharing Chris, very entertaining.

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you're very welcome Joe

i can definitely see people getting nervous

their privacy can be very easily invaded; no questions about it

most will never know; since we walk all day with our heads facing earth not the sky

but its a reality we live in everyday; satellite takes pictures

Google truck drives around and films HD footage of everything

strange world we're living in today

it looks like some sort of permit is being drafted for this new hobby

i already know i need a Ham-radio lic to operate in low frequency's here in CA

i don't know the details; i was told by the shop owner i bought my gear from

one of the pioneers of the field was recently (one month ago) convicted by the FAA

he was fined and other steps were taken against him; i don't think he can fly them again

he was an extreme case when it comes to pushing personal drone's to their limits

all i know he had to sell all his gear to keep up with the lawyers bills

and i missed the bargain of a life time when he unloaded his gear (sorry little shadenfroid)

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