Tompa 272 Report post Posted January 14 5 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Son had Parrot Mambo. I'm looking DJI Mavic air. I have the Dji Phantom 3 pro and the Mavic Air, I prefer the Mavic Air because its easy to transport, I also use the Litchi App because you can program in your waypoints and most other things on Google Earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 2,212 Report post Posted January 14 That's useful info, thanks. Coincidently my son lives in Lancaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tompa 272 Report post Posted January 14 Oh really, is he a member of the local model flying club ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 2,212 Report post Posted January 14 No, one of his interests is archery. That's how he got the drone down from the poplar tree! I now have the parts in stock to replace the damaged ones on our next visit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tompa 272 Report post Posted January 16 I can't understand why they couldn't track this so called drone at Gatwick, technology is already at hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXeOiZVLENo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 2,212 Report post Posted January 16 It just takes far too long to get through the thick heads of the people who purport to run this country. No one seems to have an ounce of dynamism. I could never have run a business the way this country is operated. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meeowed 218 Report post Posted January 16 As you see with brexit headless chicken syndrome none of them had the slightest idea what to do in the first place I cant think of any that could hold down a job in civvy street unemployable the lot if Cromwell walked in now he would say my god nothing has changed meeowed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 7,814 Report post Posted January 16 Indeed Tompa...smoke and mirrors from Govt and Airlines then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tompa 272 Report post Posted January 16 1 hour ago, IAN123. said: Indeed Tompa...smoke and mirrors from Govt and Airlines then! Yes I think so, and we haven't heard much about it for weeks, which seems a little odd. Anyway there are so called drone catches which could have been used. In the Netherlands they use trained birds of prey. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tompa 272 Report post Posted 10 hours ago On 1/14/2019 at 6:56 PM, philmayfield said: Son had Parrot Mambo. I'm looking DJI Mavic air. Philmayfield Have you bought that Mavic Air yet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 2,212 Report post Posted 10 hours ago I've not bought one yet. Just briefly looking at the new rules regarding flying distances from airports I've not yet discovered how an 'airport' is defined. I live across the River Trent from RAF Syerston within the 3 mile airfield boundary. It is primarily an active gliding establishment but military exercises do take place from time to time, usually with low flying helicopters. Even the Red Arrows give a 'private' annual show there. The field is substantially higher than us so there is never any chance of collision but it only takes someone to inform on you to invite trouble. I've got to study the new CAA regulations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 5,563 Report post Posted 9 hours ago Are those two BAC Jaguars still there Phil? Rog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 2,212 Report post Posted 9 hours ago Don’t know Rog. It’s been years since I’ve set foot on the airfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 5,563 Report post Posted 9 hours ago Used to be able to see them from the old A46 but the new A46 is lower down so can't see the airfield, I'll have a trike ride over in the summer and have a look Rog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 2,212 Report post Posted 9 hours ago I drove down the old A46 near to the main gate last week but it doesn’t go past the gate. You could get up closer on a bike. There’s no serious security. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
