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came across this. Farmers Forum discusses quads. 'The Farming Forum'. (UK) https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/any-rc-or-quad-copter-pilots-invading-your-space.399704/ sample discussion: ' I’ve researched it, for what I would need to be of any practical use, I’d be looking...

Had a lot of fun playing with Symas and UDIs but got tired of losing them in the wind. I realized the $ I'd put in these would have bought a 'real' unit. saw a Holystone HS700E on Amzon for about $300. got one. wow. what an upgrade. POSITIVES: flies like a dream. automatically hovers...

back in 2016 I bought this unit; finally unpacked and flew this fall. https://www.amazon.com/BLADE-180-QX-RTF-Vehicle/dp/B00KIGVO7Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Blade+180+QX+HD+RTF+Vehicle&qid=1571964016&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-1 (apparently no longer available new) long storage didn't appear to hurt...

Tried to fly my old Syma; spun props but no takeoff. same with a Stryker (basically a Syma different color) got a new Syma X5C-1; same thing. vendor sent me a replacement; same. props spin (correct orientation) but no takeoff. all I can think of is my puter isn't charging the batteries...

so where do we fly our gadgets anyway? have you flown over your local park so much you have every dead branch memorized? here's some stuff I've picked up on. 1) public parks. + open to the public, as name implies; usually open area. - might be closed off hours. might be crowded 2)...

Sharper Image's DX-3 is a low-price starter unit, too small and light for FAA interest. pluses: *cheap. $30 at my local Ollie's. nothing like indulging a whim with a same-day purchase! *video or still camera, chip included *adjustable camera lens. my UDI drives me crazy with the point-down...

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-maryland-drone-summit-tickets-41607534255 "This event will bring together leaders from the recreational, educational and commercial sectors of the UAV industry. This is a rare opportunity for the public to engage with and learn from the area’s top drone pilots...

thread title tells all. the unit landed hard at an angle and got sand in two of the motors. blew out and WD-40 but still wouldn't work. dug through my stuff and found a set of four replacement motors. plug-in units so no soldering! managed to disassemble and remove old units. put...

I see Remote Locator devices advertised; put a small plastic piece on an item and use your smartphone to track/locate. The unit looks small/light enough to fit on most quads. anyone consider using one? I don't have a fancy schmancy phone/tablet but I think they make something that doesn't...

I want to try this thread. Post your flight info. Enlighten us with what you learn. Entertain us with your adventures. Amuse us with your 'Oh S***' moments. I'll start. Sunday; tried out new location mentioned in this http://quadcopterforum.com/threads/lets-discuss-launch-sites.6180/...

I found one last week while hiking. Public hunting area. Field the size of a football field, surrounded by trees (cut down the wind), no houses, no wires, mostly open ground. first pic is ground level, other is from unit (UDI HD+)

I've decided to upgrade. I want to spend about $100. I want a unit with * camera * one-button return * plug-in components (instead of soldering) * spare parts available * USA (preferably Amazon) distributor any suggestions? Does such a unit even exist?

upgraded to a NiHui U807 (Gearbest). still have the old Syma X5C. anyone know, are camera and battery compatible? I'm afraid I might mess up something if I just plug and play. I should have gotten the camera version but wanted the sale price, figured I could retrofit. (edit; camera plug is...

doing some photo ops wi my Syma; got disoriented whilst rotating for better pix, it got away from me, I grounded it. landed in road, no traffic, no prob. could have walked over and retrieved but got lazy and decided to launch and fly to me. still had orientation issues and crashed it into...

Let's see those carry cases. mine is based on a recycled hat box (have no idea where I found it). 'lid' is cut from the original Syma box with one tab stapled and the other with Velcro. may not look like much but cheap, and beats the original plastic box. I think the small cardboard box was...

I'm having a lot of fun with my Syma X5C but I'm worried I might have to start buying new ones every other month, between losing in trees and damage. What would be slightly more expensive but more easily repairable? I'm thinking a V262 from WL Toys; apparently their motors plug in without...

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2970832/rogue-drones-found-flying-close-to-aircraft-on-the-upswing.html "The rules are more liberal for hobbyists and those using UAS for recreational purposes, but they are still required to fly their unmanned aircraft, which cannot weigh more than 55 pounds (25...

Drop checked my Syma off a tree into the ditch last night (ouch). left it to dry last night, all seems to work except...the little white gear that turns the prop is gone, thus one motor won't turn prop. looking at the diagram in the owners manual, looks like the gear is attached to the shaft...

lost my first unit. second unit arrived--two motors run backwards! company offered me refund and didn't ask for return so I still has unit. is there an easy fix to this? switch wires maybe? (I don't solder too well). anyone know if there is such a thing as a reverse propeller for these?