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Supernova
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I want a drone
#27062223 - 11/28/20 10:10 PM (3 years, 2 months ago) |
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I’ve been thinking about getting a camera drone and start filming in state parks and places, maybe putting vids up on youtube. Just for fun mostly. I need a good hobby. Anyhow, I was about to buy a Mavic Air 2, but then I learned it doesn’t support VR goggles. I think that may be a deal breaker, but any of you fly drones? Any opinion on whether VR goggle incompatibility should be a dealbreaker?
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Dilsnique
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*plugs in lectric geetar and starts playing 3-chord Ramones style* I wanna drone, wanna drone just to call my own Wanna drone, wanna drone to fly with my phone Gonna fly through the parks when I take the wheel But no VR goggles might just break the deal Wanna drone, wanna drone to fly in the zone Wanna drone, wanna drone like my Aunt Joan!!
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koods
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I’d like one too but you can’t use them Around here
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1234go
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newusername222 said: I’ve been thinking about getting a camera drone and start filming in state parks
I hate hearing those stupid things when I'm out walking around or camping.
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chibiabos
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newusername222 said: I’ve been thinking about getting a camera drone and start filming in state parks and places, maybe putting vids up on youtube. Just for fun mostly. I need a good hobby. Anyhow, I was about to buy a Mavic Air 2, but then I learned it doesn’t support VR goggles. I think that may be a deal breaker, but any of you fly drones? Any opinion on whether VR goggle incompatibility should be a dealbreaker?
Check the regs first.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/
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MrAnswerSeeker
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Re: I want a drone [Re: 1234go]
#27112371 - 12/28/20 01:54 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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1234go said:
I hate hearing those stupid things when I'm out walking around or camping.
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Amanita86
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Drones seem useful as a mofo.
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1234go
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1234go
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Amanita86 said: Drones seem useful as a mofo.
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MrAnswerSeeker
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Re: I want a drone [Re: 1234go]
#27112412 - 12/28/20 02:09 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Sorry, you're insult was hard to hear over the whirring of my drone blades.
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1234go
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MrAnswerSeeker said: hard to hear over the whirring of my drone blades.
I can imagine...
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MrAnswerSeeker
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Re: I want a drone [Re: 1234go]
#27112513 - 12/28/20 02:56 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Share the world, friend.
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1234go
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Indeed. On that same token....be thoughtful, and considerate of other people.
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MrAnswerSeeker
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Re: I want a drone [Re: 1234go]
#27112590 - 12/28/20 03:36 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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I'm quite considerate.
Don't assume every drone operator is buzzing campgrounds with total disregard for YOUR experience.
We're having an experience of our own. Yours doesn't take priority because it's quieter.
That said I (and most drone operators I know) make a genuine effort to not be too up in people's business/awareness.
We don't want our footage spoiled by people like you in our shot shaking their fist in frustration at the noise. We get it, it isn't silent.
That's why my flight times are sub-20 minutes (usually less) and in remote locations.
My drone is one of the quietest in production.
Should you be in the right place to hear it (which is unlikely based on how/where/what I fly) and have a problem with it, then I guess your day is ruined bud.
Wait 20 (probs way less) for it to land or fly away and take deep breaths.
The videos I make are of far-out landscapes for people who can't access them physically due to their location, physical limitations, lack of ability to travel due to their financial situation, etc.
Just trying to share the beauty of the natural world with those who can't get out and see it themselves.
I'm very respectful with my drone operating.
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1234go
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I think it's you who needs to take some deep breaths, friend. I simply mentioned I don't like hearing drones, deal with it...like I deal with your noise pollution.
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Re: I want a drone [Re: 1234go] 1
#27112645 - 12/28/20 04:00 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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i just like using drones to monitor the people passing through my town
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MrAnswerSeeker
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Re: I want a drone [Re: 1234go]
#27112661 - 12/28/20 04:08 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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koods
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cannabinated said: i just like using drones to monitor the people passing through my town
You like flying drones into trees
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MrAnswerSeeker
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also
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1234go said: I simply mentioned I don't like hearing drones...
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1234go said: I hate hearing those stupid things when I'm out walking around or camping.
My mistake. Misread your tone, got defensive.
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masspan
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Re: I want a drone [Re: koods]
#27112739 - 12/28/20 04:44 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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had a colleague who used to fly his drone around Brooklyn until the FAA visited the building and told him to knock it off
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