Even a full battery can drain quite quickly in high winds area. My personal experience is bring your drone closer and lower when battery dropped to %20. Sometimes really annoying.
Basically, by reading your user's manual, you can begin to create a customized pre and post-flight checklist. I wrote mine in Apple Notes. The checklist should have a technical inspection/prep and operations component.
The other day I went out to fly my drone. I was able to calibrate the compass, but not the IMU. As a result, I cancelled the day's flight, went home and worked through the issue and was finally able to calibrate the IMU. Avoiding these steps can cost you your drone and worse.
You forgot > remember to check your screen ( phone or tablet) and make sure the firmware hasn’t automatically updated and reset back to default settings before you leave the house .because one of the thing it resets is altitude to like 39’ . yup I’m guilty of this and couldn’t remember my password to get in and fix what it did ..
Greg I hope you make a supplement deep dive video for the Mavic 3 Pro. I'll be doing the deep dive on the Mavic 3 once I complete my 107 test monday. That way I'm prepared when my 3pro arrives. As always a great video and good reminders for new and old pilots.
I am 77 years old, on my 4th drone and 32nd camera... You mentioned something I am not familiar with... What is a manual and what is it used for ? (On the serious side, I can't read most manuals these days do I download them and put them in a folder on my desktop, however if I need an answer I consult Google or TH-cam, so don't remember the last time I actuallly looked at one. 🙄)
‘Owner’s Manuals’..and Quick Start Guides are NOT created equal. I got a cheentzy 3-4 page Quick Start Guide with the Air 2S. NOT enough to satisfy me..and “getting online” is a poor excuse for ‘SAVING ‘ paper! Nothing can take the place of a PRINTED copy..
Come on Boone County sheriffs Department. Giveing me my damn drone back you know what given my drone back isn’t going to fix none of the issue issue now you all need to replace that drone with the thermal. I was gonna buy a thermal drone but I think I’m gonna sue you guys and make Boone county sheriffs department, and the people that’s in in my operation and the cops not filed charges on because they feel that no crimes were committed. It clearly states any sabotage or impeding of a drone operation is a federal crime I mean I’m not trying to push somebody into prison, but dammit y’all these people have destroyed my property and destroyed their cars by trying to run me over for no flipping reason people around here are crazy and the safety of our airspace is not safe around this area nor the people on the ground from stray Bullets I’m about to hang up my drone, controller and drone because I’m not gonna have my crown get hit from a stray bullet when somebody decides they’re gonna shoot my drone just cause they want to. I’ve got a hold of the company channel 8 and they didn’t help the NASA report that I filed. I’m not sure that it helped at all but in court was an embarrassment couldn’t defend myself. What a joke this is man the prosecutor is got tunnel vision and that’s bogus af
@@PilotInstitute I only ask that question because as I try and educate others I get asked that question all the time. Is there drone police? Does the FAA really care about some hobbyist flying his drone 100-200 feet above his property? Tough to answer those questions.
@@contrerasoj I live in the Dallas area, where we have lots of fixed and rotary wing aircraft flying overhead all the time. I guess a half-dozen helicopters and scores of fixed wing aircraft fly near my house every day. Who is keeping an eye on where these guys fly? You know, sometimes, they even fly over my house! I bet they can see me naked in my back yard! Especially the helicopters, which seem to fly low! It isn't illegal to fly over people's houses or property. The FAA doesn't restrict anyone from flying 100 feet over somebody else's property. The police should not say anything about it, either, because the FAA requires drones to stay within 400 feet of the ground (in most cases).
You guys are really over complicating things when you go planning stuff to get a shot. The intent of that flight is to do whatever you’re planning not to have just fun so the whole thing about the intent thing I like to just the not in furtherance of a business rule, but what you got to say goes the FAA got my stuff right now or the sheriffs do I give them consent and then they wouldn’t applied for a warrant and they arrested me. I give them the drone and consent and they still arrest me under threat of arrest. I give them the drone and they take me to jail and the dude shot at it for no reason and he’s a liar and he said I was flying my other one Adam the other day. He’s a liar and the cops act like I can’t prove that the dude shot come on now I shouldn’t have to. I got a video of getting ready to take another cheap shot but he said he was using blanks that still a threat aircraft, the cops don’t take it serious man they’ve had my drone for way too long when it only takes experience person to see that there’s no foul play
I use mine to chase men💩💩💩💩I am mature not dead! Wonder where my eyes glasses disappeared to 🧐🙄🤪🤔🥳🥰 yep a rooooo. Why would I buy it for unless it is not for this only sole reason 😅🤫🤫I mean 6 eyes of the Tiger🙃💩💩💩💩 bad machine I own😁😁😃🥹 he gets real close to his face, I put him on KeyFrame, let him rip him apart! Evidence I am gathering 🙃😉😃🙃😝I love the Single life🤫 Now stop counting how old ur getting and start counting how a sweet young thing u r🥸☹️😖😣
And don't forget to take the gimbal cover off before you turn the drone on.
I’ve got one: Do NOT fly your drone if there are a large number of seagulls overhead.
We were all guilty of some of these mistakes at some point. Feels good once you know you have moved on from that stage
Don't forget to clean your SENSORS too...I saw someone take their drone for a swim because of some dirt on their bottom sensors.
definitely keep the depleted batteries out of the charged battery bag!! hmmm expensive one time never to forget lol
Thanks for these tips.
Great info for everyone even those flying for years and take the attitude of I know what I'm doing
Thanks !! Good tips for new drone operators !
Thank you very much. You have some good ideas for people I appreciate it. Thank you.
Thanks, Greg!
Even a full battery can drain quite quickly in high winds area. My personal experience is bring your drone closer and lower when battery dropped to %20. Sometimes really annoying.
Thanks!
Basically, by reading your user's manual, you can begin to create a customized pre and post-flight checklist. I wrote mine in Apple Notes. The checklist should have a technical inspection/prep and operations component.
The other day I went out to fly my drone. I was able to calibrate the compass, but not the IMU. As a result, I cancelled the day's flight, went home and worked through the issue and was finally able to calibrate the IMU. Avoiding these steps can cost you your drone and worse.
Reading manuals make people think you are a genius. You know things others do not.😁
1:40 Greg you did a great job missed the link, however
You forgot > remember to check your screen ( phone or tablet) and make sure the firmware hasn’t automatically updated and reset back to default settings before you leave the house .because one of the thing it resets is altitude to like 39’ . yup I’m guilty of this and couldn’t remember my password to get in and fix what it did ..
Whats that drone at the beginning with the pink top dome?
Greg I hope you make a supplement deep dive video for the Mavic 3 Pro. I'll be doing the deep dive on the Mavic 3 once I complete my 107 test monday. That way I'm prepared when my 3pro arrives.
As always a great video and good reminders for new and old pilots.
Please link for local restrictions
I love you dron
checking the PilotInstitute list of state regulations - I only see Texas. do you have others ?
Yes, the whole list of states is there. Try this: pilotinstitute.com/drones/states/
Woo Hoo - Sorry to Be FPV Pilot without a 107. Ignoring the Govmint is Happy Time.
I am 77 years old, on my 4th drone and 32nd camera... You mentioned something I am not familiar with... What is a manual and what is it used for ? (On the serious side, I can't read most manuals these days do I download them and put them in a folder on my desktop, however if I need an answer I consult Google or TH-cam, so don't remember the last time I actuallly looked at one. 🙄)
You should read and re-read your manually regularly.
‘Owner’s Manuals’..and Quick Start Guides are NOT created equal. I got a cheentzy 3-4 page Quick Start Guide with the Air 2S. NOT enough to satisfy me..and “getting online” is a poor excuse for ‘SAVING ‘ paper! Nothing can take the place of a PRINTED copy..
Why do I hear fairy bells in the background? Please don't ever include background music in a tutorial. ANNOYING AF!
Come on Boone County sheriffs Department. Giveing me my damn drone back you know what given my drone back isn’t going to fix none of the issue issue now you all need to replace that drone with the thermal. I was gonna buy a thermal drone but I think I’m gonna sue you guys and make Boone county sheriffs department, and the people that’s in in my operation and the cops not filed charges on because they feel that no crimes were committed. It clearly states any sabotage or impeding of a drone operation is a federal crime I mean I’m not trying to push somebody into prison, but dammit y’all these people have destroyed my property and destroyed their cars by trying to run me over for no flipping reason people around here are crazy and the safety of our airspace is not safe around this area nor the people on the ground from stray Bullets I’m about to hang up my drone, controller and drone because I’m not gonna have my crown get hit from a stray bullet when somebody decides they’re gonna shoot my drone just cause they want to. I’ve got a hold of the company channel 8 and they didn’t help the NASA report that I filed. I’m not sure that it helped at all but in court was an embarrassment couldn’t defend myself. What a joke this is man the prosecutor is got tunnel vision and that’s bogus af
Don't get in a hurry, you'll forget a lot of common sense things.
Who is going to stop new pilots from flying in places they ain’t suppose to?
Hopefully education, online videos, and others in the community who are helping to educate.
@@PilotInstitute I only ask that question because as I try and educate others I get asked that question all the time. Is there drone police? Does the FAA really care about some hobbyist flying his drone 100-200 feet above his property? Tough to answer those questions.
@@contrerasoj I live in the Dallas area, where we have lots of fixed and rotary wing aircraft flying overhead all the time. I guess a half-dozen helicopters and scores of fixed wing aircraft fly near my house every day. Who is keeping an eye on where these guys fly? You know, sometimes, they even fly over my house! I bet they can see me naked in my back yard! Especially the helicopters, which seem to fly low!
It isn't illegal to fly over people's houses or property. The FAA doesn't restrict anyone from flying 100 feet over somebody else's property. The police should not say anything about it, either, because the FAA requires drones to stay within 400 feet of the ground (in most cases).
You guys are really over complicating things when you go planning stuff to get a shot. The intent of that flight is to do whatever you’re planning not to have just fun so the whole thing about the intent thing I like to just the not in furtherance of a business rule, but what you got to say goes the FAA got my stuff right now or the sheriffs do I give them consent and then they wouldn’t applied for a warrant and they arrested me. I give them the drone and consent and they still arrest me under threat of arrest. I give them the drone and they take me to jail and the dude shot at it for no reason and he’s a liar and he said I was flying my other one Adam the other day. He’s a liar and the cops act like I can’t prove that the dude shot come on now I shouldn’t have to. I got a video of getting ready to take another cheap shot but he said he was using blanks that still a threat aircraft, the cops don’t take it serious man they’ve had my drone for way too long when it only takes experience person to see that there’s no foul play
When I was a kid. Some farmers would purchase large equipment with 2 or 3 other farming families. Then split the costs of repair and payments.
and this pertains to drones how?
😁👍
I use mine to chase men💩💩💩💩I am mature not dead! Wonder where my eyes glasses disappeared to 🧐🙄🤪🤔🥳🥰 yep a rooooo. Why would I buy it for unless it is not for this only sole reason 😅🤫🤫I mean 6 eyes of the Tiger🙃💩💩💩💩 bad machine I own😁😁😃🥹 he gets real close to his face, I put him on KeyFrame, let him rip him apart! Evidence I am gathering 🙃😉😃🙃😝I love the Single life🤫 Now stop counting how old ur getting and start counting how a sweet young thing u r🥸☹️😖😣
Does anyone honestly only fly within line of sight?