Drones

Posted on 29/01/2019 20:53 by Rocky 2 buckets

Try this-https://youtu.be/ptIyAkaulhg

Posted on 29/01/2019 16:37 by

Hi David.

 

The Mavic Air is a good entry level Drone, but still has very good capabilities.

 

The Drone itself has an internal sd card which is used to store still pictures and video.

Whilst flying the Drone you connect your smart phone to the controller, this provides flight information and real time video of what the camera is seeing via a Wi-Fi link, this video (not stills) then can be recorded in lower resolution to the mobile device and shared via WhatsApp.

You activate the record function at any time in flight via a conveniently placed button, and like wise for stills.

 

The camera can be remotely angled up and down from the remote, but all other placement functions are by flight, with inbuilt presets for various shots, boomerang to name one. The camera has the usual digital programmable functions, or auto.

 

You are quite correct about a YouTube link, I'll give it a go. Years ago I used video editing software for my hi8 video camera, there is basic free suites out there, but I intend buying software to edit my videos into something more pleasing, a future project.

 

There's plenty of YouTube videos on Mavic Air and various mavic drones, if photography is a hobby then have a look.

Totally amazing.

 

 

This is believe it or not a low resolution video, we went put for a walk with our friends, at the start of the video you may catch a glimpse of myself! Sorry

 

https://youtu.be/sjPXhcooF2U

 

Posted on 29/01/2019 21:19 by Bluemalaga

Again, interesting images that suggest the operator was flying above  a cyclist that was less than 50 metres from the drone as were the 2 buildings it would appear. This illustrates the point I made above how difficult to fly these things legally.

Posted on 29/01/2019 20:53 by Rocky 2 buckets

Try this-https://youtu.be/ptIyAkaulhg

Posted on 29/01/2019 21:38 by

No it illustrates your lack of understanding.

 

As far as people/buildings are concerned, the word "Control" is used.

Also 50 metres is a line from the ground  up, so for example flying 50 metres directly above a building is acceptable, not in my eyes, but I didn't write the code!

 

Buildings are also linked to the operator.

 

Google!

Posted on 29/01/2019 21:09 by Bluemalaga

Wonderful photography Rocky, but probably illegal the moment the drone entered the cloud/fog as the drone was no longer in the operators line of sight and he had no idea if there was any birds near the drone.

 

Posted on 29/01/2019 15:02 by ABM

Personally  I  prefer  a  12 bore  under/over  with  solid  shot  

Posted on 29/01/2019 21:09 by Bluemalaga

Wonderful photography Rocky, but probably illegal the moment the drone entered the cloud/fog as the drone was no longer in the operators line of sight and he had no idea if there was any birds near the drone.

 

Posted on 29/01/2019 22:14 by Bluemalaga

Not really. it demonstrates that anyone entering the area renders the flight potentially dangerous and therefore difficult to remain legal and unless the drone has an altimeter fitted and relayed to the pilot, how is a minimum 50 vertical metres maintained.