Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

Delvis · 22 Jul 2017 at 20:08

AndyCr15 said:
I thought they already said, weight is the factor?

His point was, you can't just 'register a drone' if it's racer, as every component and setup will be different depending on the pilot...

The only way it can be done realistically is if you register a set of components and then update those components if you change things.....other than that you just register the fact it's say an x-shaped 220size quad copter...then the weight.

rhysduck · 22 Jul 2017 at 22:43

In the middle of speccing up a 250 quad and looking at FPV goggles.. are the Fatshark Teleporter V5 goggle any good? They on offer at a smidge under £100 at the moment...

Delvis · 22 Jul 2017 at 23:03

I'd have a read up and watch YouTube really.

Even then unless you're happy spending and trying it'd be worth trying on a pair before purchasing.

Bigpops · 22 Jul 2017 at 23:09

Don't buy the teleporters. They're a joke. It's like looking at a postage stamp.
You're much better off with the box type goggles if you're on a budget.

Delvis · 22 Jul 2017 at 23:16

I use the eachine vr d2s if it's of any help

AndyCr15 · 22 Jul 2017 at 23:27

Delvis said:
His point was, you can't just 'register a drone' if it's racer, as every component and setup will be different depending on the pilot...

Fair point. I've not actually read the article, I guess I assumed it was more like a drivers license as you're the one doing the test. You have a drone over the weight, you need to be licensed.

Bradmax57 · 23 Jul 2017 at 00:52

I've no issue with registering my phantom 4 if needed, i'd much prefer to be legal and show a card or what not to some busy body saying I cant fly here or there, not that this has happened yet but I guess its only a matter of time, any idea of when this might come into play?

Bigpops · 23 Jul 2017 at 01:23

I'm 100% okay with registering, if it's free.

The problem is, it won't be free, it'll cost money. And it won't cost the "I want to fly anywhere I can morons" a penny, because they won't bother, it'll just cost the people who already know and abide by the rules.

Bradmax57 · 23 Jul 2017 at 01:53

Pretty much like everything else then

Mark A · 23 Jul 2017 at 02:36

Looking through this thread makes me really want one of these. It seems Rossendale is a good place to fly one as there are no 'no fly zones' anywhere near me if that website is correct. Got miles and miles of barren moorland i could use it on. Hmm.

Delvis · 23 Jul 2017 at 09:23

Mark A said:
Looking through this thread makes me really want one of these. It seems Rossendale is a good place to fly one as there are no 'no fly zones' anywhere near me if that website is correct. Got miles and miles of barren moorland i could use it on. Hmm.

It misses some things, for instance it doesn't show any of the military bases around Bicester.

So I'd try some apps as well.

neodude · 23 Jul 2017 at 18:19

Delvis said:
which informs air traffic I believe.

Not that I'm aware of.

Andybtsn · 24 Jul 2017 at 19:59

In remote France at the moment and took some complete stock shots, I haven't used the P3 in months but it was nice to get it out and show the in-laws some nice aerial shots of their house. I really need to start playing with the picture settings, I came in just before the Sun was really hitting the house this evening, annoyingly.

rhysduck · 25 Jul 2017 at 08:39

Lovely photos.

Talking about cameras.. Is the EACHINE 1000TVL Mini FPV Camera 1/3 CCD 110 Grad 2.8mm Lens any good? £14

sparkymark75 · 25 Jul 2017 at 11:32

Thinking about getting a DJI Spark. Would there be any issues with sourcing one from the US? Such as warranties, frequencies, etc

GSXRMovistar · 25 Jul 2017 at 12:16

IIRC DJI do not provide international warranties.

sparkymark75 · 25 Jul 2017 at 13:58

Despite saving over £100 if I ordered from the US, I've ordered one from the UK. I get 7% of from Currys via my employer so that at least brings it under £490. I'd rather not risk warranty issues.

Delvis · 25 Jul 2017 at 14:40

rhysduck said:
Lovely photos.

Talking about cameras.. Is the EACHINE 1000TVL Mini FPV Camera 1/3 CCD 110 Grad 2.8mm Lens any good? £14

It's a camera to do FPV, it won't be a go pro.

Delvis · 25 Jul 2017 at 14:41

neodude said:
Not that I'm aware of.

Not literally, let me find the app.....Might just be for people using the App.

AndyCr15 · 25 Jul 2017 at 14:58

'Go to the family in the countryside' I thought. 'Fly the drone around a bit' I thought.

...maybe not.