Phantom 3 Drone Photos

[mas1992bc]

Originally Posted by SAB1

All I can say is the day someone hovers one of those around my yard for more than it minute it ain't gonna be pretty.

I started this thread to share some beautiful pictures of the lake we all love. To assume all drone operators are stalkers is offensive and irresponsible. And, to suggest people start shooting them down is even worse. Like any technology and/or any hobby, people need to do it responsibly, and follow the rules and laws. But please don't group me into a stereotype because of a piece of technology I own. Like it or not, this technology is growing for photography enthusiasts and hobbyists and it is not going away any time soon. If a person is using them to fly near airports, or near the White House, or to peep in someone's windows, then they should be arrested just like any other crime is treated. How is it any different than people using a full zoom camera on the ground inappropriately? Because it happens to be able to fly? The bottom line is - as technology changes and improves, people need to learn how to use it responsibly, and we need to create new laws and rules to make sure those who don't are controlled and dealt with accordingly. I can assure you that "shooting them out of the sky" is not a solution, and if one happens to be flying 400 feet over your property, it is no different than a plane or glider flying 400 feet over your property. Would you shoot that down too?

Come on folks. Please be reasonable. "We" are not stalkers. We just like taking breathtaking pictures.

Mike


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[SIKSUKR]

I really enjoy seeing your drone footage Mike.Dont let a few sour grapes ruin your well intentioned thread.

[codeman671]

I am not hating on you, honestly I want one! Kinda jealous Dan beat me to the punch.

I have been doing some research myself on what to get. I had a photographer come a few weeks ago to do some real estate pictures with his drone. He has a few different ones but took mine with a Phantom 3 (regular version I think, not the pro). Pretty impressive toy.

[mas1992bc]

Originally Posted by codeman671

I am not hating on you, honestly I want one! Kinda jealous Dan beat me to the punch.

I have been doing some research myself on what to get. I had a photographer come a few weeks ago to do some real estate pictures with his drone. He has a few different ones but took mine with a Phantom 3 (regular version I think, not the pro). Pretty impressive toy.

Nice Pics!

[ishoot308]

Codeman;

I went with the Phantom 3 Advanced. It's pretty easy to fly and takes very impressive photos / videos! The hardest part for me was the upfront downloading of updates which is not detailed very well in their online instructions. Once I got through that (thanks Mike! ) everything went well!

It has a lot of pretty cool features that I have not used yet. I'm still playing with the basic ones but it is a lot of fun!

I figure with a 1 1/2 mile range, I can easily buzz my camp when ice is not safe to check on things during ice in and out or to check on ice conditions. It has a lot of uses besides taking pretty pics and videos...

Hope all is well!

Dan

[Phantom]

I am SERIOUSLY jealous now !


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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Co

I figure with a 1 1/2 mile range, I can easily buzz my camp when ice is not safe to check on things during ice in and out or to check on ice conditions. Dan

That would be impressive! Totally jealous.

[SAB1]

Hey I got no problem with them if they are used properly but...............you know they wont be by some. I'm with Merrymeeting privacy will be infringed because there are always a few bad apples in the bushel. Its a poorly regulated field at the moment just like the internet is/was when it was rolled out. Bad people capitalize on good things unfortunately.

[Shreddy]

Originally Posted by SAB1

Hey I got no problem with them if they are used properly but...............you know they wont be by some. I'm with Merrymeeting privacy will be infringed because there are always a few bad apples in the bushel. Its a poorly regulated field at the moment just like the internet is/was when it was rolled out. Bad people capitalize on good things unfortunately.

As he said, he started this thread to share some amazing pictures, not to listen to word vomit. If you're that concerned about drones then go complain to your legislators, not this website. Your opinion is everything that is wrong with society, take the first chance you get to jump on a good thing for no reason because you have NOTHING better to do. When your privacy is actually infringed then complain, but that's hardly the case here.

[caloway]

You can see where this is going from a mile away. Two years from now we'll be looking at a drone layer on the Bizer map.

At the moment it's a novelty, but $1k is a pretty small entry fee for this crowd.

[Phantom]

Once Again........

Different thread ....

Phantom simply shakes his head .........

I am forever amazed at how and/ or why people have to take a perfectly good thread and begin to (1) derail it & (2) turn it into a political football of "Rights"

Shameful ..... simply shameful and a perfect example of how a "few" can wreck the bushel !!

Get a life !!


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[SAB1]

Shreddy you crack me up. Your post is is one with negative childish response. If you read my posts I said I had nothing against them just that they will be used in the wrong way by some and my first post was feeding off what was posted above by Merrymeeting.

[Shreddy]

Originally Posted by SAB1

Shreddy you crack me up. Your post is is one with negative childish response. If you read my posts I said I had nothing against them just that they will be used in the wrong way by some and my first post was feeding off what was posted above by Merrymeeting.

At least I know when life fails I'll have a shot at being a comedian? Just didn't like the whole when one comes close to my yard it isn't going to be pretty comment. Nothing in THIS THREAD gave intentions by any member that they'd be spying on anyone (that I don't think). Seemed like a foolish way to derail what was otherwise a cool topic, but I digress.

Back to cool drone pictures. I'd like one, but would find it hard to be doing something cool and capture the picture at the same time (snowmobiling, skiing, action boating, etc.)

[codeman671]

I may pull the trigger on one (no, not shoot one down) this week. DJI is now selling the Phantom 3 Pro for $1159 with a free extra battery. That puts it inline with what the advanced goes for with an extra battery.

The base model is marked way down now too, $599!

[Phantom]

Well .... we all knew it was coming

After Dec 21st all Drones are suppose to be registered

Good Luck with THAT !!

http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/


From the "Flight Aware" website:

If you’re the proud owner of a drone—or are one of the thousands of shoppers who’ll purchase one this holiday season—the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to know about it. And the agency has finally set a deadline.

Starting December 21, the FAA wants you to register any small, remote, aerial vehicle that weighs between 0.55 and 55 pounds with the government. It’ll cost you $5, but that fee will be waived during the first 30 days. Each registration is good for three years.

When’s your deadline? If you’ve owned your drone since before December 21, you’ve got until February 19, 2016, to complete registration. But weirdly, if you’ll own your drone after December 21, you’ll need to register before you take your UAV out for its first outdoor flight.

“Make no mistake: unmanned aircraft enthusiast are aviators, and with that title comes a great deal of responsibility,” US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in the FAA press release announcing the deadline. “Registration gives us an opportunity to work with these users to operate their unmanned aircraft safely.”

The call for registration comes at a time when civilian drone use seems more complicated than ever. A recent study from Bard University found that there were over 300 “near-misses” between drones and piloted aircraft in 2015. And one YouTuber recently outfitted his drone with a flamethrower and posted footage of it incinerating a turkey on a spit.

Over 400,000 drones are expected to be sold this holiday season, so the FAA is going to have its work cut out for it—both in terms of wrangling registrations, and in nailing down clearer rules for hobbyists.






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[8gv]

Charley Foxtrot

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Phantom

Well .... we all knew it was coming After Dec 21st all Drones are suppose to be registered Good Luck with THAT !!
http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/
From the "Flight Aware" website:

If you’re the proud owner of a drone—or are one of the thousands of shoppers who’ll purchase one this holiday season—the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to know about it. And the agency has finally set a deadline. Starting December 21, the FAA wants you to register any small, remote, aerial vehicle that weighs between 0.55 and 55 pounds with the government. It’ll cost you $5, but that fee will be waived during the first 30 days. Each registration is good for three years.
When’s your deadline? If you’ve owned your drone since before December 21, you’ve got until February 19, 2016, to complete registration. But weirdly, if you’ll own your drone after December 21, you’ll need to register before you take your UAV out for its first outdoor flight. “Make no mistake: unmanned aircraft enthusiast are aviators, and with that title comes a great deal of responsibility,” US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in the FAA press release announcing the deadline. “Registration gives us an opportunity to work with these users to operate their unmanned aircraft safely.” The call for registration comes at a time when civilian drone use seems more complicated than ever. A recent study from Bard University found that there were over 300 “near-misses” between drones and piloted aircraft in 2015. And one YouTuber recently outfitted his drone with a flamethrower and posted footage of it incinerating a turkey on a spit. Over 400,000 drones are expected to be sold this holiday season, so the FAA is going to have its work cut out for it—both in terms of wrangling registrations, and in nailing down clearer rules for hobbyists.
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Forbes published an article saying the FAA will disclose drone registrants' names and addresses:

:...Fortunately for hobby flyers, the Academy of Model Aeronautics announced to its members yesterday that it’s exploring all legal and political means to stop the registry. In the meanwhile, it’s asking its members to hold off registering. If you’re concerned about what data will be made publicly available, you might consider holding off registering to give the AMA a chance..."

[ApS]

Originally Posted by caloway

You can see where this is going from a mile away. Two years from now we'll be looking at a drone layer on the Bizer map.

At the moment it's a novelty, but $1k is a pretty small entry fee for this crowd.

There's a pretty good range of prices at eBay:





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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by Shreddy

As he said, he started this thread to share some amazing pictures, not to listen to your word vomit ya negative nancy. If you're that concerned about drones then go complain to your legislators, not this website. Your opinion is everything that is wrong with society, take the first chance you get to jump on a good thing for no reason because you have NOTHING better to do. When your privacy is actually infringed then complain, but that's hardly the case here.

Who's the negative one here? Geez chill out!