The Drone Thread

[cesc88]

Collecting my DJI Mavic Pro now

 

[cesc88]

Ok collected my Mavic Pro on Saturday and took it out for its maiden flight on Sunday. Went to bedok reservoir as I spotted a nice green patch for me to fly it. Well, we got off to a bad start - Mavic Pro refused to fly as it’s in the no-fly-zone programed in the dji go 4 app! Well no choice; went back to an empty field near my house.

Now to the flight experience. It was awesome! Manoeuvring it around was a breeze. It was easy to control and stable. Admittedly though, it wasn’t a windy day so I can’t tell if it is gonna be that stable on a windy day. Will try it next weekend

Anyway, any can recommmend more places to fly a drone? Hope to find like minded individual and we can fly together!

 

[Scarlet Tea]

Ok collected my Mavic Pro on Saturday and took it out for its maiden flight on Sunday. Went to bedok reservoir as I spotted a nice green patch for me to fly it. Well, we got off to a bad start - Mavic Pro refused to fly as it’s in the no-fly-zone programed in the dji go 4 app! Well no choice; went back to an empty field near my house.

Now to the flight experience. It was awesome! Manoeuvring it around was a breeze. It was easy to control and stable. Admittedly though, it wasn’t a windy day so I can’t tell if it is gonna be that stable on a windy day. Will try it next weekend

Anyway, any can recommmend more places to fly a drone? Hope to find like minded individual and we can fly together!

yours bind by NFZ one arh? mine only gives warning. you can try flying at Singapore flyer.

 

[cesc88]

Mine stopped me from flying it. Or is it only for Mavic Pro?

yours bind by NFZ one arh? mine only gives warning. you can try flying at Singapore flyer.

 

[carlover76]

Ok collected my Mavic Pro on Saturday and took it out for its maiden flight on Sunday. Went to bedok reservoir as I spotted a nice green patch for me to fly it. Well, we got off to a bad start - Mavic Pro refused to fly as it’s in the no-fly-zone programed in the dji go 4 app! Well no choice; went back to an empty field near my house.

Now to the flight experience. It was awesome! Manoeuvring it around was a breeze. It was easy to control and stable. Admittedly though, it wasn’t a windy day so I can’t tell if it is gonna be that stable on a windy day. Will try it next weekend

Anyway, any can recommmend more places to fly a drone? Hope to find like minded individual and we can fly together!

Hi, I am looking for liked-minded buddy to fly together as well, are you available after work on weekdays?

 

[cesc88]

Haha sadly I don’t knock off on the dot. So only can fly during the weekend

Hi, I am looking for liked-minded buddy to fly together as well, are you available after work on weekdays?

 

[carlover76]

Haha sadly I don’t knock off on the dot. So only can fly during the weekend

Sure, I am free to fly on Sat and Sun too. Probably we can plan for this weekend.

 

[jack27]

anyone know which ND filter to get for Mavic Pro? PolarPro?

 

[carlover76]

anyone know which ND filter to get for Mavic Pro? PolarPro?

I bought my Neewer ND Filters from online at only around $29 for 6 filters.

 

[Mdzanie]

Hi,can someone explain to me clearly about the rules and regulations flying drones in SG.Where can I really fly them

 

[Quadcopter]

Hi,can someone explain to me clearly about the rules and regulations flying drones in SG.Where can I really fly them

check here:

https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft-systems

if you are beginner, suggestion of buying a cheap Syma X21W/720p and play shiok shiok at home/indoor first. After that then think of where you are allowed to fly, where you want to fly, and phantom or mavic you want to buy....

important: safety first hor!...

 

[Quadcopter]

and no fly zones here:

https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft-systems/area-limits

=> basically, you better fly your drones inside your own home, or go m'sia and fly....

 

[carlover76]

Anyone free to fly during weekend or weekday after work?

 

[oohmygod]

so where can I fly legally?

 

[carlover76]

so where can I fly legally?

Can fly places like Flyer, Marina Barrage etc.

 

[Quadcopter]

for your info only.... some drones accidents....

taiwan, 3 fingers gone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPhx0j22WzE

new york, dead
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york...ed-helicopter-slices-throat-article-1.1447068

seattle, jailed 30 days
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattl...at-pride-parade-sentenced-to-30-days-in-jail/

so, for beginners suggestion of flying a tiny drone inside your own home first, important to understand the safety precautions about drones first.
Then, after you have bought your big phantom/mavic, important to understand the capabilities and limitations of your new big toy, before someone get injured or your expensive drone get crashed into pieces...

 

[bentonfraser_4ever]

yes! go to skill future websites and search for it. can give it a try.

https://courses.skillsfuture.sg/con...riod_To_1:[2017-05-11T00:00:00Z TO *]&q=drone

yours is a aerial photography drone so it is easier for you to access to these courses. mine is FPV racing drone and im stuck with it. no courses and it is super dangerous.

Wah thanks for this link. I doing some freelance wedding photog when I'm not working so maybe I should go for these and get the most out of it You got go before?

 

[QuantitativeNoob]

I suck at controlling my JJRC H37 Elfie... Can someone pls teach me??

 

[Quadcopter]

I suck at controlling my JJRC H37 Elfie... Can someone pls teach me??

haha, friend,.... don't believe you are suck at controlling your drone, and likely it is bcoz your drone suckz.... it is very difficult to control the drone by handphone, and wifi is not very reliable communication for real time.

go try any of your friends' drones with proper 2-stick remote control and you will understand what i mean. Or go get a Syma X21W (must get the version with 2-stick remote control and 720p video) and try it. Normally Syma also having better video quality that JJRC....

have fun flying!...

 

[carlover76]

Anyone interested to fly together on weekday after work or weekend, do PM me. Thanks.