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Forum: AMA Discussions
04-11-2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

Regulations do nothing if nobody knows about...

Regulations do nothing if nobody knows about them. Education is therefor far more important than regulation. Every RTF, BNF, or ARF kit should come with a DVD or a quick start guide with a link to an...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-10-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

While every pilot should be held responsible for...

While every pilot should be held responsible for their actions, commercial work brings in a whole other element. No different than rules around filming with a regular camera, drone operators will...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-09-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

How much damage do you think can be caused by 4.4...

How much damage do you think can be caused by 4.4 pounds falling from 400 can do? As for 400', have you watched YouTube with tons of people shooting for high altitudes? A friend of mine yesterday...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-09-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

I agree with you 100%, if you are speaking of...

I agree with you 100%, if you are speaking of civilian aircraft, this is why education is so important. Every radio system should have a cover over it with basic safety rules (like the NRA Gun Safety...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-09-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

I really can't figure out where you are going...

I really can't figure out where you are going sometimes. First off, yes, a responsible pilot should have insurance. This would cover the unlikely event as a flyway that ends up causing damage outside...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
04-04-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,989
Posted By kerryg

Gimbals with Naza M-Lite?

Currently shopping for a new 3-Axis gimbal but none of them have really solid information about their requirements. My rig currently has a Naza M-Lite and I would prefer to get a 3-Axis gimbal. The...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

$2,500 for a two week course? Their website is so...

$2,500 for a two week course? Their website is so full of buzzwords its not even funny. Who would pay that kind of money?

However, if someone really needs to pay someone for training, PM me,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

Don't even get me started on FLYSAFE. First off,...

Don't even get me started on FLYSAFE. First off, their video promo uses video that was taken by other people and used without permission. Their entire premise is to get money from people who think...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

littlecrankshaf, if you think I am ok with people...

littlecrankshaf, if you think I am ok with people flying drones all over the place at will, you are greatly mistaken. I have a very serious problem with unfettered usage. My house was chosen...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

No, you CANNOT take a DSLR and shoot anywhere you...

No, you CANNOT take a DSLR and shoot anywhere you want. You still have to have insurance at most venues, you still cannot invade privacy, and you still cannot trespass. A camera does not instill...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

I think you are twisting my words a little. The...

I think you are twisting my words a little. The fact is I fly in as safe as manner at all times as possible. I wouldn't buzz over a group of people just because I have insurance. That is just...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

[/COLOR] Absolutely not! Insurance is NOT a...

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Absolutely not! Insurance is NOT a license to ignore safety or common sense. I don't drive my car like an idiot because I have insurance either.
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

No, I am not saying that at all. I have said...

No, I am not saying that at all. I have said multiple times that safety has to come first. As a pilot your first and foremost responsibility is the safety of the people and property around you....
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 05:59 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

Insurance is because accidents do happen. If...

Insurance is because accidents do happen. If drones were a perfect technology there might be less concern but accidents do happen, drones do fall out of the sky. I am as safe as I can possibly be but...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-03-2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1,403
Views: 65,873
Posted By kerryg

As someone who is heavily invested in seeing...

As someone who is heavily invested in seeing drones used for commercial purposes, I am still surprised by many of the comments in here. Comparing flying a drone to a constitutional right? how so? We...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
04-03-2014, 05:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By kerryg

I have never seen ESCs wired like that or ever...

I have never seen ESCs wired like that or ever seen that in an instruction manual. Doesn't mean it can't work, but I have certainly never seen it done that way. As for the radio settings, normally...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
04-02-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By kerryg

Nothing looks right with that picture. All I see...

Nothing looks right with that picture. All I see is a receiver and the ESCs connected directly to the battery. You generally need a controller board and a power distribution board. You might have...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
04-02-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By kerryg

This is not uncommon with cheaper quads. You are...

This is not uncommon with cheaper quads. You are dealing with torque and prop speed. The only quads that really don't suffer from this are ones with GPS assist that work to keep the quad in position...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
04-02-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By kerryg

If you want commercial quality video you are not...

If you want commercial quality video you are not going to be into an inexpensive setup. You will need a brushless gimbal to smooth out the jerkiness of movement and a video downlink to make sure you...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
04-02-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,979
Posted By kerryg

Let me try to address a few issues with the...

Let me try to address a few issues with the original post and some of the replies:

1. The parts list in the original post is not sufficient for high quality video. It would be fine for...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
03-24-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 359
Posted By kerryg

Walkera MX400 Problem

I have a Walkera MX400 which always flew great in California (sea level) but now I am in Colorado (6200' altitude) and am having a problem. The MX400 will take off and fly fine for about 15 seconds...
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
03-04-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 978
Posted By kerryg

Walkera MX400 Flying

Got the Walkera MX400 dialed in with a simple camera mount strapped to the battery. It seemed to work pretty well.

Shot with Midland XTC300VP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6iXb_E2hp4

...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
02-23-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 824
Posted By kerryg

Midland XTC300 Camera Test

Got the new Midland XTC300 wearable sports camera and hooked it up on a Walkera MX400 quad for a quick test flight

http://droneflyers.com/2012/02/midland-xtc300-camera-flight-test/
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
02-17-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,632
Posted By kerryg

RE: New Blade MQX owner

The Spektrum is certainly going to give you more tuning control and the ability to have profiles for different vehicles. It should last you a good long time, well worth the investment.
Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
02-17-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By kerryg

RE: Help w Rotor Concept HPQ 1

Did you buy as a complete kit with the radio? If so, the binding should already be done. If you are using a different radio, they may not be compatible.
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