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Boothroyd · 7 October 2017, 08:37 AM

I didn't read the whole thread, but I was ready to dive in with a top level drone. Then I downloaded the B4Ufly app from iTunes, provided by the FAA. Realized I am in the middle of so many airports' airspace, that I could only use it on weekends, when away from home.

May still get one, but to fly in my backyard, I need to file an FAA flight plan.

tritium8 · 7 October 2017, 08:40 AM

Lake Hollywood park if you are in LA. It's a huge dog park with great shots of the Hollywood sign.

TheVTCGuy · 7 October 2017, 08:40 AM

Hey Crystal, nice purchase, the Mav is a nice little drone. DJI does have that built in to their software, won't let you even start up in anything but class G airspace (basically). I do work for the FAA certifying drone operators to get their 107 license and will be glad to help. Are you anywhere near San Diego? I cant take you to my field and we'll fly yours and a couple of the big bad boys used in comercial drone ops, like an AerialTronics or the new Intel Falcon 8 plus; (those are both about 50K so we'll be careful ;). PM me if you need any help.

breitlings · 7 October 2017, 08:44 AM

Paul is back!

RW16610 · 8 October 2017, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Hey Crystal, nice purchase, the Mav is a nice little drone. DJI does have that built in to their software, won't let you even start up in anything but class G airspace (basically). I do work for the FAA certifying drone operators to get their 107 license and will be glad to help. Are you anywhere near San Diego? I cant take you to my field and we'll fly yours and a couple of the big bad boys used in comercial drone ops, like an AerialTronics or the new Intel Falcon 8 plus; (those are both about 50K so we'll be careful ;). PM me if you need any help.

You're truly awesome, Paul. Great offer

donas · 7 October 2017, 10:57 AM

I bought a Mavic when they came out; they are awesome devices, pretty much flies itself. FYI- you don't have to register them any longer, that died quick.

Carrera911 · 9 October 2017, 10:39 PM

I also have a Mavic Pro. To get the best footage out of it you really need to fly it a lot.
In Florida all lakes have gators, I tried flying one over an alligator, almost ate that thing.

7 October 2017, 08:37 AM	#1
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9 October 2017, 10:39 PM	#7
Carrera911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Odessa, FL Watch: Bluesy (126613LB) Posts: 570	I also have a Mavic Pro. To get the best footage out of it you really need to fly it a lot. In Florida all lakes have gators, I tried flying one over an alligator, almost ate that thing. __________________ Time is the only thing standing between me and the throne ♛

7 October 2017, 08:40 AM	#2
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	Lake Hollywood park if you are in LA. It's a huge dog park with great shots of the Hollywood sign.

7 October 2017, 08:40 AM	#3
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Hey Crystal, nice purchase, the Mav is a nice little drone. DJI does have that built in to their software, won't let you even start up in anything but class G airspace (basically). I do work for the FAA certifying drone operators to get their 107 license and will be glad to help. Are you anywhere near San Diego? I cant take you to my field and we'll fly yours and a couple of the big bad boys used in comercial drone ops, like an AerialTronics or the new Intel Falcon 8 plus; (those are both about 50K so we'll be careful ;). PM me if you need any help.

7 October 2017, 08:44 AM	#4
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Paul is back!

7 October 2017, 10:57 AM	#6
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I bought a Mavic when they came out; they are awesome devices, pretty much flies itself. FYI- you don't have to register them any longer, that died quick.

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