Purpose:
In this thread I will be analyzing crash videos in an effort to learn more about the limitations of technology in the Karma Drone, and how to avoid such issues myself. Hopefully such analysis will help us all fly better and avoid potentially problematic flights. I'm interested in hearing from other experienced pilots regarding their observations or "tips of the trade".
Analysis:
Wait a minute...this isn't a Karma drone! Yes...I know that. But some of the same flying principles apply.
The problems with this flight, start about 1 minute into the video. Do you see anything wrong? What about the giant cell phone tower between the man and his drone?
Cell phone towers can be camouflaged and hard to see at times. I've seen them disguised as redwoods, palm trees, water towers, flag polls, and Cacti.The one in this video is out in the open and quite apparent. The pilot even flies his drone right over the tower.
Cell phone towers can be a major hazard to drones. Signal interference may cause you to lose control of your drone or it could cause your drone to behave in unexpected ways. Avoid them.
Man...I would be crushed if I paid all that money to go on a vacation like this and lost my drone!
In this thread I will be analyzing crash videos in an effort to learn more about the limitations of technology in the Karma Drone, and how to avoid such issues myself. Hopefully such analysis will help us all fly better and avoid potentially problematic flights. I'm interested in hearing from other experienced pilots regarding their observations or "tips of the trade".
Analysis:
Wait a minute...this isn't a Karma drone! Yes...I know that. But some of the same flying principles apply.
The problems with this flight, start about 1 minute into the video. Do you see anything wrong? What about the giant cell phone tower between the man and his drone?
Cell phone towers can be camouflaged and hard to see at times. I've seen them disguised as redwoods, palm trees, water towers, flag polls, and Cacti.The one in this video is out in the open and quite apparent. The pilot even flies his drone right over the tower.
Cell phone towers can be a major hazard to drones. Signal interference may cause you to lose control of your drone or it could cause your drone to behave in unexpected ways. Avoid them.
Man...I would be crushed if I paid all that money to go on a vacation like this and lost my drone!