Fireworks and a Drone mounted GoPro

[rickpaw]

Originally Posted by SSLance

How far (high) can one of these quadcopters get away from the controller and still be "controlled" and what happens to them when they get too far away?

It can be quite far, as some pointed out. But you can only fly it when you can see it.

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Buddy of mine flying a C-130 in IRAQ was at 5000' and hit a small UAV (Drone). It took out the number 2 engine and the damage to the wing was insane. He said that had it hit between #1 and #2 there was a real chance it could have brought the Herc down. People seem to understand that birds can bring airplanes down (Sully on the Hudson ring a bell), but they get so excited about these small drones they don't realize how much damage they can do.

400!?

Good thing nothing bad happened to your friend.

I stand corrected on the 400' ceiling rule. Actually if you're flying within 3 miles of an airport, then you have to be under 400'. In real world, at 400' the craft becomes so small that you'll start losing your orientation (that return to home feature becomes handy). I used to fly r/c airplanes and usually flew well below 400'.

[rickpaw]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Dito w/ GotBlueMilk.com has a DJI-550 six rotor capable of " a few thousand feet, though FAA says don't go above 400'."



When I was talking with the drone photog at OUSCI I asked him how much he had his QuadCopter and equipment insured for...........$23,000.

I hope he has FAA waiver for using the copter for "commercial" purpose, unless he does it at OUSI for free. As a former R/C airplane flyer (thinking about getting back in), I've been staying up to date to recent FAA ruling regarding model aircraft, and certainly don't want the Feds regulate a hobby.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by rickpaw

I hope he has FAA waiver for using the copter for "commercial" purpose, unless he does it at OUSI for free. As a former R/C airplane flyer (thinking about getting back in), I've been staying up to date to recent FAA ruling regarding model aircraft, and certainly don't want the Feds regulate a hobby.

I believe he was working for or contracted by MAVtv so I'll assume his paperwork is in order.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Ummm.....been there, gone, home having breakfast kinda thing. You go ahead and wait out there for me though.

Practice!!!!