Up, up and away!
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Michael J.
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That is awesome
This model comes with a built-in still/video camera on a 3-axis gimble. It's controlled via an ad-hoc wireless system and a smart phone app.
BackdoorArts
Senior Member
You went so high I can see the curvature of the earth!!! 
Would love to grab one of these, I just somehow know I'd wind up crashing it. Did you play much with RC drones before this or was it your first?
Would love to grab one of these, I just somehow know I'd wind up crashing it. Did you play much with RC drones before this or was it your first?
You went so high I can see the curvature of the earth!!!
Would love to grab one of these, I just somehow know I'd wind up crashing it. Did you play much with RC drones before this or was it your first?
In another life I played with a lot of RC trucks & cars. I've already resigned myself to the fact that one day I will crash it.
The local camera store let me take a 'test drive' of their floor model.
Great stuff, just be aware of the new FAA rules on this type of model
BBC News - US aviation authority clarifies model aircraft laws
BBC News - US aviation authority clarifies model aircraft laws
Like most other gubbamint agencies, they're so seriously underfunded I ain't gonna worry about 'em.
Pebbleheed
Senior Member
What model was this and are they easy to fly?
You have a fair point, being part of the RC world over here I know the FAA rules have caused quite a stir
Phantom 2 Vision +.
VERY easy to fly........ when properly set up. You don't just toss it on the ground and take off.
Pebbleheed
Senior Member
I want one but not sure I wouldn't crash it. I had an rc plane once that I binned in to a tree.
I've already resigned myself to crashing. I told the store owner I bought it from I'll consider myself lucky if I'm still flying the same unit a year from now.
Pebbleheed
Senior Member
Ouch. Expensive crash 
Ouch. Expensive crash
If you're gonna fly 'em, you're gonna crash 'em.