Drone Video over Winnipesaukee

Phantom · 02-01-2017, 07:29 AM

All Drones are limited to 400ft above ground level ........

even though their capability may be much higher (new Federal Law).

HellRaZoR004 · 02-01-2017, 09:48 AM

Does it define where ground level is? Is it the place where the operator is...like on top of a mountain for example, or the instantaneous position of the drone relative to the ground beneath it?

Rattlesnake Gal · 02-01-2017, 03:05 PM

Yes, what defines ground level? If it is where the operator is standing, Korey should come for and Island visit and take a hike! The unobstructed drone view from there would be pretty terrific!!! The top of Rattlesnake Island is about 390' above the shore of the lake. Add up to 400' above that...

Sadly, over the years the trees have grown a whole lot and certain views are now blocked. I have always thought a tower, like Abenaki, would be incredible on Rattlesnake Island. Getting said tower built in such a place is definitely a challenge though. A gal can dream.

Phantom · 02-01-2017, 03:05 PM

I am by no means an expert in this ..... I am one who has been drooling for one yet can't quite justify it as our place is too close to KLA airport. But that hasn't stopped my investigation of models, pricing, new rules, etc (in anticipation)

If not mistaken, units such as the Phantom 3 (one of the better) actually has an internal sensor for height off the surface. So in your scenario HellRaZoR, it would follow the terrain down the mountain at 400' above.

Someone who actually has a Phantom 3 can correct me if wrong.

ishoot308 · 02-01-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

I am by no means an expert in this ..... I am one who has been drooling for one yet can't quite justify it as our place is too close to KLA airport. But that hasn't stopped my investigation of models, pricing, new rules, etc (in anticipation)

If not mistaken, units such as the Phantom 3 (one of the better) actually has an internal sensor for height off the surface. So in your scenario HellRaZoR, it would follow the terrain down the mountain at 400' above.

Someone who actually has a Phantom 3 can correct me if wrong.

You are correct it automatically stays 3-4 feet off the ground does not matter where you are. It also uses GPS for guidance / hovering... for example you send it up 200' in the air and don't touch the controls, the drone will hover in the exact same spot even in a heavy wind. If it loses radio signal it automatically will return "home" by flying straight up to your designated height (to clear all obstructions) then horizontally until it is directly over its home position, then straight down to home and will hover at 3'-4' until a controlled landing is functioned by the joystick. They really are quite remarkable!

Dan

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Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	All Drones are limited to 400ft above ground level ........ even though their capability may be much higher (new Federal Law). __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Ground Level? Yes, what defines ground level? If it is where the operator is standing, Korey should come for and Island visit and take a hike! The unobstructed drone view from there would be pretty terrific!!! The top of Rattlesnake Island is about 390' above the shore of the lake. Add up to 400' above that... Sadly, over the years the trees have grown a whole lot and certain views are now blocked. I have always thought a tower, like Abenaki, would be incredible on Rattlesnake Island. Getting said tower built in such a place is definitely a challenge though. A gal can dream. Last edited by Rattlesnake Gal; 02-01-2017 at 05:25 PM.

02-01-2017, 03:05 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	I am by no means an expert in this ..... I am one who has been drooling for one yet can't quite justify it as our place is too close to KLA airport. But that hasn't stopped my investigation of models, pricing, new rules, etc (in anticipation) If not mistaken, units such as the Phantom 3 (one of the better) actually has an internal sensor for height off the surface. So in your scenario HellRaZoR, it would follow the terrain down the mountain at 400' above. Someone who actually has a Phantom 3 can correct me if wrong. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

02-01-2017, 09:48 AM	#2
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Does it define where ground level is? Is it the place where the operator is...like on top of a mountain for example, or the instantaneous position of the drone relative to the ground beneath it?