As most people who have retired or are planning to travel about and want to show family and friends what they are up to well,
I have decided to take photos with my phone and still camera and as a added bonus got myself a drone.
Its a Phantom 3 Advanced Model and it very easy to fly and I am spending time just getting used it and flying about and learning how and why it does things.
I have posted my first flight that I recorded and edited and maybe a bit poor but its a learning curve and it will keep me busy as I will fly and record place we stop at and some we visit that I can get a better look at from above.
It has limits in where you can fly but if careful can get some great shots
Lancelot Link said
01:33 AM Dec 13, 2016
I'd be careful taking drone vids in a suburban environment, particularly when posting on the internet. Other wise go for it. My mate in Cooktown has some awesome vids, including crocodiles, the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan at Pandanus in FNQ( with permission) and his trips. Also, make sure you have permission to fly the drone and take vids. It is the same as still photography, respect and ask permission. Watch airport perimeters and Military Areas. Also, if you see someone irate pointing a 12 gauge in your drones direction, make sure the home button is set at 250 metres and very fast!
bluemoon2 said
09:00 PM Dec 16, 2016
Hi Dave, I also bought a Drone and thought I was a good Pilot, until a strong gust blew it on top of a large gum tree.
Still in Grafton as far as I know!!
Cheers, Peter
Bushpie said
10:32 AM Dec 21, 2016
Lol even though the results are spectacular I am keeping my feet on the ground with camera in hand.
I am sure I will still come across something to shoot..........lol perhaps a drone coming in to land.
Its all good fun and better now that you have something to do......always a bit of an issue amongst us.
ENJOY
blaze said
08:55 PM Dec 21, 2016
who is the nice looking lass in the bikini at the 32 second mark
cheers
blaze
Daveo85 said
06:19 PM Dec 23, 2016
I have to say that it has been pointed out to me that I don't have a drone but a Quadcopter which unlike the toys most kids will get at Christmas
is not a toy but a camera platform for the more special types so my family says..
Not sure how I should take that ?
Dave
Gaylehere said
10:19 PM Dec 23, 2016
What ever it is, enjoy it.
bluemoon2 said
07:06 PM Jan 1, 2017
Dave,
trouble is, the wife will always say, that its a mens toy.
Whatever, don't let her try to fly it !!
the rocket said
10:45 AM Jan 21, 2017
Hi daveo85" what a fantastic idea
Desert Dweller said
05:12 AM Feb 10, 2017
You can get yourself in the poo very easily with drones. We saw a bloke fly one over a junior girls netball game & he got hammered by the girls parents for perving at their daughters. The drone suffered damage as well.
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Friday 10th of February 2017 05:13:20 AM
Hey All,
As most people who have retired or are planning to travel about and want to show family and friends what they are up to well,
I have decided to take photos with my phone and still camera and as a added bonus got myself a drone.
Its a Phantom 3 Advanced Model and it very easy to fly and I am spending time just getting used it and flying about and learning how and why it does things.
I have posted my first flight that I recorded and edited and maybe a bit poor but its a learning curve and it will keep me busy as I will fly and record place we stop at and some we visit that I can get a better look at from above.
It has limits in where you can fly but if careful can get some great shots
Hi Dave, I also bought a Drone and thought I was a good Pilot, until a strong gust blew it on top of a large gum tree.
Still in Grafton as far as I know!!
Cheers, Peter
I am sure I will still come across something to shoot..........lol perhaps a drone coming in to land.
Its all good fun and better now that you have something to do......always a bit of an issue amongst us.
ENJOY
cheers
blaze
is not a toy but a camera platform for the more special types so my family says..
Not sure how I should take that ?
Dave
trouble is, the wife will always say, that its a mens toy.
Whatever, don't let her try to fly it !!
Hi daveo85" what a fantastic idea
You can get yourself in the poo very easily with drones. We saw a bloke fly one over a junior girls netball game & he got hammered by the girls parents for perving at their daughters.
The drone suffered damage as well.
-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Friday 10th of February 2017 05:13:20 AM