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Flying drones over Sunderland

Spenny said:
Mini 4 Pro using waypoints is quality. I bought it and an action camera last year looking for a hobby for retirement. Doing a course on video editing now.

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That's the type of nighttime stuff I really like. Couple of the lasses in our group are from Spenny so just shared it with them.
 

Big Jeff said:
The heavier drones have more restrictions and some require more qualifications to fly legally.
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More restrictions on “who” can fly them and the qualifications required.

Not less places you can fly them, I’d think with a professional drone and all the qualifications, that actually opens up more options / possibilities to fly, not less.

I’m probably just being a bit too pedantic Geoff.
 
Goat Eyes said:
More restrictions on “who” can fly them and the qualifications required.

Not less places you can fly them, I’d think with a professional drone and all the qualifications, that actually opens up more options / possibilities to fly, not less.

I’m probably just being a bit too pedantic Geoff.
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Sub 250g you can fly over crowds and roads if necessary. Above that weight gets more restrictive. Pro drones are heavier.
 
Goat Eyes said:
More restrictions on “who” can fly them and the qualifications required.

Not less places you can fly them, I’d think with a professional drone and all the qualifications, that actually opens up more options / possibilities to fly, not less.

I’m probably just being a bit too
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Have a look at this guidance from CAA

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Spenny said:
The argument has been done to death all over the web. The problem is defining a crowd. A packed out door concert is a no, a dozen people in a park is a yes. Where is the line drawn?
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A crowd is a group of people who could easily move away from a falling drone.

So 12 people in a field, fine. 12 people in an enclosed space, not fine.

I’ve been approached by police while flying a drone. I was polite and asked if I could bring the drone back and land it before I talked to them. They wanted to know what I was doing, I told them and they were fine and left.
 
Spenny said:
Sub 250g you can fly over crowds and roads if necessary. Above that weight gets more restrictive. Pro drones are heavier.
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Big Jeff said:
Have a look at this guidance from CAA

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I think you’re both misunderstanding. I’m sure they don’t use a little 250g drone to bomb other countries or to search for missing people etc.

So I think the use of larger drones have a broader use than those smaller ones. Therefore can be used in places a small hobbyist drone would never be allowed to be used for.
 
Goat Eyes said:
I think you’re both misunderstanding. I’m sure they don’t use a little 250g drone to bomb other countries or to search for missing people etc.

So I think the use of larger drones have a broader use than those smaller ones. Therefore can be used in places a small hobbyist drone would never be allowed to be used for.
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I think the sub 250g are perfect for what I want to use it for and the fewer legal restrictions make it ideal. I doubt I'd ever make the step up but a heavier one opens up loads of new possibilities even if it's just better cameras or being to handle worse weather conditions.
Incredible the functionality that is packed into the small DJI drones and I doubt I'd ever be skilled enough to take advantage of something bigger.
Although the thought of dropping a few bombs is appealing.
 
RestlessNatives said:
I think the sub 250g are perfect for what I want to use it for and the fewer legal restrictions make it ideal. I doubt I'd ever make the step up but a heavier one opens up loads of new possibilities even if it's just better cameras or being to handle worse weather conditions.
Incredible the functionality that is packed into the small DJI drones and I doubt I'd ever be skilled enough to take advantage of something bigger.
Although the thought of dropping a few bombs is appealing.
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Aye of course, just trying to prove a point, I think your stuff is great.
 
League Wan said:
Roker beach, Luke onein is there somewhere, he thought I was trying to perv on him getting ready🤣
Put the drone away after that

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First time I almost lost it. Totally lost sight and my bearing, it ended up behind some trees

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Our beautiful coastline


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Any panic, That’s where the RTH button gets pressed.
Big Jeff said:
A crowd is a group of people who could easily move away from a falling drone.

So 12 people in a field, fine. 12 people in an enclosed space, not fine.

I’ve been approached by police while flying a drone. I was polite and asked if I could bring the drone back and land it before I talked to them. They wanted to know what I was doing, I told them and they were fine and left.
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They’ve got more important things to worry about than sad middle aged blokes flying a drone for a hobby.;)
5limJim said:
Is this one any good for a newb?
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It’s an older model but still a very capable bit of kit. As a starter drone it will serve you very well indeed, you’ll be amazed at the technology it has.

If you can raise the budget a little more, go for the mini 3 or 4. They have obstacle avoidance sensors which can save a total loss crash. The sensors are almost useless in the dark mind.
 
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yamar1 said:
Any panic, That’s where the RTH button gets pressed.

They’ve got more important things to worry about than sad middle aged blokes flying a drone for a hobby.;)

It’s an older model but still a very capable bit of kit. As a starter drone it will serve you very well indeed, you’ll be amazed at the technology it has.

If you can raise the budget a little more, go for the mini 3 or 4. They have obstacle avoidance sensors which can save a total loss crash. The sensors are almost useless in the dark mind.
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Quite like the look of the DJI flip as well, having obstacle avoidance sensor as well, and same camera as the Mini 4… and having those protectors on the propellers, but seems a bit wobblier on windy days when I’ve been watching review videos…. Too much choice!
 
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