LittleBill21
Elite Member
i think the digital zoom is amazing for what it is, at least on my air 1
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LittleBill21
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I am in a flight path as well. that said the air 2 has a ADS-B, which will let you know when a plane is in the area, it works incredibly well. i have seen it activate over 10 times with amazing accuracy. I always land when i get the warning
I own a air2 not sure why i thought it was the 1. that said keep it under 400 don't fly like an ***hole, you generally are fine.
there are some apps i have to look, where you can submit throw the app for the air traffic control tower to let you fly near an airport. it depends on the airspace. its been a while since i looked it up
LittleBill21
Elite Member
here is a video from the weekend with the air 2
BigBlue1
Elite Member
I'm within 4 miles of a local airport. It's run by the city nearest me. When I had a drone about 4 years ago I tried to do the right thing and call in when I was going to fly. Found there is no phone number for the airport. Called the city. After sending me around to a few folks in the office I got someone who knew about the airport and he was like "There's no staff out there regularly. You don't need to call us. It's fine." Hey, I tried...
BigBlue1
Elite Member
Does this Air 2s have the ability to stream the video back to your controller or phone so you can have a live view? That was always the big downside with my Aton and GoPro setup. Didn't know really what you were getting until you landed and downloaded video off the mem card. Just wasn't a useful setup. I ditched that thing before I'd had it a year.
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LittleBill21
Elite Member
yes, full fpv, with the ability to download it to your phone in live time, where you can share and look through without connecting to the drone.
Alien
Elite Member
As LittleBill21 says. 100% FPV In 1080P. As I mentioned they capture video up to 5K. The FPV is crystal clear view.
I don't use my fully autonomous drones any more even though they worked well. I gave 2 away and kept one for posterity. LOL You can capture video on the drone and on the smart controller if you insert a mem card in it. Then play it back on the smart controller. I use the Smart controller because the screen is bigger than a phone and it is less hassle with no cords.
I also fly RC gas planes but I prefer the FPV drone now. Much more relaxing and interesting at my age. (73)
I don't use my fully autonomous drones any more even though they worked well. I gave 2 away and kept one for posterity. LOL You can capture video on the drone and on the smart controller if you insert a mem card in it. Then play it back on the smart controller. I use the Smart controller because the screen is bigger than a phone and it is less hassle with no cords.
I also fly RC gas planes but I prefer the FPV drone now. Much more relaxing and interesting at my age. (73)
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grsthegreat
Super Star Member
my drone made it from China to alaska via Japan within 1.5 days after i ordered it....fantastic. then UPS got involved. now its taken 4 days to go from alaska to Ontario Ca.
Just got a message that UPS that it is holding it pending info from shipper...may take 10 days. i HATE UPS.
i cant believe China can package and ship to the USA , and have it on US soil in 1.5 days. but then it gets into the UPS loop. i might not see it for years
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i had one package shipped UPS that went back and forth between different UPS terminals for 2 weeks before i forced them into actually intercepting it and holding it for me at Spokane terminal, where i went and picked it up.
Just got a message that UPS that it is holding it pending info from shipper...may take 10 days. i HATE UPS.
i cant believe China can package and ship to the USA , and have it on US soil in 1.5 days. but then it gets into the UPS loop. i might not see it for years
.i had one package shipped UPS that went back and forth between different UPS terminals for 2 weeks before i forced them into actually intercepting it and holding it for me at Spokane terminal, where i went and picked it up.
SouthernSky
Platinum Member
I live in the woods within 3 miles of a rural state national guard base. When I first got my P4 and the rules were lax, I flew that sucker everywhere, out of line of sight, using the Litchi app after plotting a course using Google maps, sending it off on 20 minute missions and praying it came home safely. Never an issue.
Then we had to start calling the airport, one staffed only part time and no tower. No number listed except a general airport number no one ever answers except during business hours.
So I started using an aircraft frequency scanner and monitored for transmissions. Then I added FlightAware to my arsenal.
And then I learned that since they have a fleet of helicopters, all military and not on FlightAware or public frequencies, that I was taking a bigger risk because the only true way to know if the sky was clear was if I actually heard props and rotors. And these Huey pilots fly a lot lower than 400’.
Too many damn rules now. I haven’t flown my drone except for federal holidays in over a year. Too worried about causing an incident with a military bird. Took all the fun out of it.
Then we had to start calling the airport, one staffed only part time and no tower. No number listed except a general airport number no one ever answers except during business hours.
So I started using an aircraft frequency scanner and monitored for transmissions. Then I added FlightAware to my arsenal.
And then I learned that since they have a fleet of helicopters, all military and not on FlightAware or public frequencies, that I was taking a bigger risk because the only true way to know if the sky was clear was if I actually heard props and rotors. And these Huey pilots fly a lot lower than 400’.
Too many damn rules now. I haven’t flown my drone except for federal holidays in over a year. Too worried about causing an incident with a military bird. Took all the fun out of it.
ronjhall
Super Star Member
At 79 I find flying my Air 2 easier than driving my car. I crashed a lot of RC cars and planes over the years. Have not had a crash with my Drone yet. Biggest problem is remembering I have a drone to fly.
grsthegreat
Super Star Member
I cant believe it… I finally got the drone today. And it’s raining out. Due to rain next 3 days. Sucks
Alien
Elite Member
LOL Always happens, but you can try it out in the loungeroom if you are game.
LittleBill21
Elite Member
at least do all the firmware upgrades, and get use to all the settings
grsthegreat
Super Star Member
it cleared up enough to get in about 20 minutes of flying the drone today. i was shooting some video when i got a phone call from my friend. i let go of the drone control to answer the phone and tell my friend ill call him back. then continued filming. wouldnt you know it , it started to rain again. aprox 10 MPH winds. so i hit RTH button and the drone came back home and landed in nearly the exact same spot it took off from. this thing is soo cool. my old cheap drone would have been blown into the trees.
when i went to look at video with the wife, she asked me why i paused the video....i told her i didnt, i had to answer the phone. the picture was that steady. amazing.
when i went to look at video with the wife, she asked me why i paused the video....i told her i didnt, i had to answer the phone. the picture was that steady. amazing.
Alien
Elite Member
It will continue to surprize you mate. They are brilliant.
ronjhall
Super Star Member
Got my drone out and took some fall color pictures. Did a video going along west fence line. At the end of that run there is a tree over 100' tall. I was flying at 110'. But land elevation changed by 40'. Camera/Drone was facing west. Motion was north. Ran into that tree. All kinds of alarms went off on controller. Got my Kawasaki Mule out of barn and drove back to where drone hit tree. It was almost at top of tree about 12" out. Waiting for me to give it a command. Propeller blades had chopped off all the branches that were in its way. DJI Mavic Air 2=1. Tree=0. Here is a link picture of area I was taking video. Will see if I can edit video to show it here.
tibadoe
Silver Member
Been a while since I flown my drone or any R/C. Dug it out and charged everything up. Did a couple flights and enjoyed it. Been thinking of getting a Phantom 4 Pro or the Air 2S. May even complete my part 107 training. Now that is is cooler = perfect flying weather.
Alien
Elite Member
I bought the Air 2S and couldn't be happier. It is my ultimate machine LOL.
I haven't had time for flying RC at the club so it is great to be able to get the drone out at home whenever I feel like it. The Smart Controller really makes it even though it adds to the cost. I see some are using FPV goggles using the HDMI input. I won't be going that far but it is an option.
I haven't had time for flying RC at the club so it is great to be able to get the drone out at home whenever I feel like it. The Smart Controller really makes it even though it adds to the cost. I see some are using FPV goggles using the HDMI input. I won't be going that far but it is an option.
ronjhall
Super Star Member
Got the video kind of edited. Tree encounter happened at 1:24.
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