Drones?

[JsheII3]

Huh?

Illegal. For the same reasons you can’t hunt on the same day you fly (in Alaska)
Fair chase.

 

[Admin]

 

[JTW]

Illegal. For the same reasons you can’t hunt on the same day you fly (in Alaska)
Fair chase.

In what state? I didn’t know that about Alaska either..

 

[bobbybog]

I got the Parrot bebop2, got it because i heard it was more durable and still OK video quality. Its been great for the price. Ive crashed it and sunk it and its still going strong. Took video and photo from takeover last year with it as well. Would love a more compact one next time. but cant complain with this.

I second the bebop2. Got it much Chatham the mavic and all the same quality. Flys awesome. I also got the air controller and FPV goggles with it. All for about $300.


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[JsheII3]

In what state? ..

Texas - Except with permits issued by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the use of drones to hunt, drive, capture, take, count or photograph any wildlife is unlawful.
Drones/UAVs — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Colorado to hunters: Leave your drones at home
Colorado wildlife officials say they’re seeing more hunters illegally using drones when they’re in the field as ownership of the small, remotely-operated flying vehicles increases.

State Parks and Wildlife Assistant Director Heather Dugan said in a statement that drones are illegal for scouting hunting grounds or locating animals that later will be shot.

Dugan says such actions violate state regulations and the Federal Airborne Hunting Act, which outlawed hunting from aircraft in the early 1970s.
Colorado to hunters: Leave your drones at home – The Denver Post

 

[JTW]

Texas - Except with permits issued by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the use of drones to hunt, drive, capture, take, count or photograph any wildlife is unlawful.
Drones/UAVs — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Colorado to hunters: Leave your drones at home
Colorado wildlife officials say they’re seeing more hunters illegally using drones when they’re in the field as ownership of the small, remotely-operated flying vehicles increases.

State Parks and Wildlife Assistant Director Heather Dugan said in a statement that drones are illegal for scouting hunting grounds or locating animals that later will be shot.

Dugan says such actions violate state regulations and the Federal Airborne Hunting Act, which outlawed hunting from aircraft in the early 1970s.
Colorado to hunters: Leave your drones at home – The Denver Post

So do I want the spark or air?

 

[JsheII3]

So do I want the spark or air?

Are you asking as the guy that owns a real estate company?

 

[JTW]

Are you asking as the guy that owns a real estate company?

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That’s my main reason for buying one... but real world use, which is “better”? I know the air out performs the spark. But is it noticeable for my basic needs. Our internet is slow as s*** so loading takes forever. Which makes me wonder if higher resolution video would even be worth it. If the spark folded up I’d buy it just to try. But im basically looking at $1000 or $500 between the two. Most of my viewers will be using a phone or laptop. I’d like something I can use outside and inside. And I’d like something that could do a 360 pic or video.

 

[BeerMonkey]

That’s my main reason for buying one... but real world use, which is “better”? I know the air out performs the spark. But is it noticeable for my basic needs. Our internet is slow as s*** so loading takes forever. Which makes me wonder if higher resolution video would even be worth it. If the spark folded up I’d buy it just to try. But im basically looking at $1000 or $500 between the two. Most of my viewers will be using a phone or laptop. I’d like something I can use outside and inside. And I’d like something that could do a 360 pic or video. View attachment 92525

you dont want to fly inside. if you can help it. i would suggest just holding it and letting the gimbal work. otherwise you will most likely end up with some drywall repair bills.

 

[JsheII3]

That’s my main reason for buying one... but real world use, which is “better”? I know the air out performs the spark. But is it noticeable for my basic needs. Our internet is slow as s*** so loading takes forever. Which makes me wonder if higher resolution video would even be worth it. If the spark folded up I’d buy it just to try. But im basically looking at $1000 or $500 between the two. Most of my viewers will be using a phone or laptop. I’d like something I can use outside and inside. And I’d like something that could do a 360 pic or video. View attachment 92525

Air, fly more pkg. Buy it.

(And you're right, the Spark doesn’t fold - so the Air is easier to pack)

It's like anything, really. Buy what you can afford, as much as you can afford - because eventually you'll wish you would have.

 

[JsheII3]

you dont want to fly inside. if you can help it. i would suggest just holding it and letting the gimbal work. otherwise you will most likely end up with some drywall repair bills.

The DJI Mavics have “Tripod Mode” that slows controller input waaaaay down. Designed for indoor use.
I fly mine indoors, through doorways. Sensors help a lot, too.

 

[BeerMonkey]

ive used the Tripod mode but have always read and seen about the dependency on the GPS signal. going in and around houses if you loose signal the drone reacts sporadically and can crash. Do you fly in atti mode indoors?

 

[JsheII3]

ive used the Tripod mode but have always read and seen about the dependency on the GPS signal. going in and around houses if you loose signal the drone reacts sporadically and can crash. Do you fly in atti mode indoors?

(To my knowledge) Either works. - I don't think you have to select between the two... I think it says Omni or something.

The cool thing about Tripod mode is the downward sensor hoovers based from a visual point(s) along the floor.

I haven’t crashed mine. But be aware the sensors that keep you from running into objects are forward and down facing only. (Zero on the sides or behind)

The NEW Mac Pro 2 has more sensors in more directions.

But I, like you, have the original Mavic Pro.

 

[JsheII3]

 

[Vikes79]

Rather than creating a new separate thread, I would like to add to this one as there is good information.

I’m really, really looking at drones. I want to use it for checking fields, crops, fences properties plus general goofing off.

I envision a need to run a gps coordinate route periodically which I believe is not possible for the Mavic air?

I believe that a Mavic Pro is where I need to start looking? I’m thinking a fly more kit?

Advice, suggestions? Should I be looking a different direction?

 

[Gator]

I have the mavic Pro

Get the guards for the props and the feet that stand it up out of the grass.
Don't leave the clear cover on the gimble. It starves it for air and it will run hot.
My iPhone will not fit in the controller with a case on it and that Pi$$es me off.

Otherwise great product. A child can fly it.

 

[Vikes79]

I have the mavic Pro

Get the guards for the props and the feet that stand it up out of the grass.
Don't leave the clear cover on the gimble. It starves it for air and it will run hot.
My iPhone will not fit in the controller with a case on it and that Pi$$es me off.

Otherwise great product. A child can fly it.

thanks for the tips!

I have a couple options for phones that I could use just for a drone.

If you were in my shoes, and budget was a little flexible, would you go with the Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro or the Mavic 2 zoom?

My fear with the plain Pro is that it doesn’t have avoidance sensors all the way around it and support for it will start to tail off in the next year or so.

I see Mavic pro fly more kits on amazon for around $1000. Mavic pro platinum fly more kits are about $1300 ish.

 

[JTW]

I’ve got the mavic air fly more and I really like it..

 

[CID]

I was looking at drones before I got the Talon bug. One thing I didn't like about the Mavic is that it's GPS controlled and won't fly in restricted zones. Airports have a 5 mile no fly zone (internet maps available). I live within one of those so I wouldn't even be able to practice in my own backyard. As more people get drones these areas will get larger, restricting flight even more. Another problem for me is that southern Utah is my passion and a lot of that is national parks where flight is also illegal. A GPS software flight control won't even let me film my campsites.

If my interest rekindles, I'll be looking at drones where I make the flight decision, not chinese software.

 

[russknight]

I was looking at drones before I got the Talon bug. One thing I didn't like about the Mavic is that it's GPS controlled and won't fly in restricted zones. Airports have a 5 mile no fly zone (internet maps available). I live within one of those so I wouldn't even be able to practice in my own backyard. As more people get drones these areas will get larger, restricting flight even more. Another problem for me is that southern Utah is my passion and a lot of that is national parks where flight is also illegal. A GPS software flight control won't even let me film my campsites.

If my interest rekindles, I'll be looking at drones where I make the flight decision, not chinese software.

I think it will with Litchie flight software. I can see our airport from my house. I can fly my Mavic here with DJI flight software. Unless something has changed, and it may well have, I think it only restricts you from flying in controlled airspace.

 

[Vikes79]

I’ve got the mavic air fly more and I really like it..

Do you run into times where you feel like you need more battery time?

I’m not opposed to the Mavic air, I’m just afraid that I’m going to be changing batteries a lot.

if I use it to check fences / property, the areas I’d be checking would have at least a mile of fence just on the perimeter. Some of the extremes could be up to 5 mi.

On your Mavic Air, can you program in waypoints and camera angles to let it run a route autonomous?