Drone Pics and Video thread.

[TizMe]

Great.
Look forward to seeing what you can do with Power Director 16.

[Stumpy]

Was driving along today and saw this point looking across the Lampang Valley. I pulled over by the big corn fields and flew. I also made some joystick setting adjustments to move laterally slower. I flew up to 220 meters. I wanted to do 450 but my Mavic was getting blown around pretty good as you can see the big rain on the mountain and the winds were gusty.

[hick]

Please help

where do I even begin (in Bkk) to jumpstart the arduous process of obtaining permission, permits, liceneses, bribes, etc. in order to begin operating drones in Tland as a commercial drone pilot/biz.???

PS: co. in US's license & my commercial drone license there are pending, currently.

pss: i only have mon-wed (next week) to gather info., meet govt. knuts, etc. i know,...not nearly enough time, but wanna take a bite out of it, if possible...

back here in sept with more time.

[David48atTD]

This what I worry about ...

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Cheap and deadly: how off-the-shelf drones become weapons


Drones armed with explosives detonated near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as he gave a speech to soldiers.


Over the weekend, authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro became the first national leader to publicly face a
drone-enabled assassination attempt.

Maduro was giving a speech in Caracas when two drones equipped with high explosives detonated, sending assembled troops
running for their lives.


Interior Minister Nestor Reverol said the drones were each packed with a kilogram of C-4, a plastic explosive used throughout
World War II for demolition charges.


Video purportedly from the scene of the attack shows a small multi-rotor drone hovering above the crowd before exploding mid-air.


The drone is similar to those sold online for less than $1,000 and some high school students are capable of building similar systems
that can carry much greater loads.

The attack confirms fears that cheap drones available off-the-shelf, or constructed with easy-to-buy components, could be used
in violent attacks.

[Stumpy]

This what I worry about ...

Well sadly there will always be someone that will use a fun little deal for a weapon. Back when I flew large (1/4 scale) RC Helicopters and Planes same issues and concerns surfaced. It became a pain in the Fn ass to fly due to government constraints so I sold my stuff. Funny though, an RC Helicopter could easily carry a much larger pay load, fly way faster and further and nowadays are much cheaper. Why waste a $1.000 on a drone when you could send a $300 Helicopter on a one way mission......Just sayin

[hick]

Please help me ^^^

[fishlocker]

Planing a trip to Laos, will they have trouble with me bringing in a mavic? It would be cool to take some video of the farm and of the surrounds ect. Please advise.

[Stumpy]

Please help me ^^^

Was this directed at me Hick??

Planing a trip to Laos, will they have trouble with me bringing in a mavic?

No it should not be a problem. I always tell people to carry on the Mavic and put the batteries in the check luggage.

[fishlocker]

Why the checked bags for batteries? Is there a law about batteries ect? It would be cool to hit the cool spots with a sky camera.

[Stumpy]

Why the checked bags for batteries? Is there a law about batteries ect? It would be cool to hit the cool spots with a sky camera.

Yes there are travel rules about Li Ion batteries. There are "Some" that believe a Li Ion battery will explode. They even have safety travel bags for them now. I have heard there are some airport locations that will not let them by which I find funny as hell because Mavic batteries are smaller then most of the big lap top batteries (Go figure). So I usually carry on my drone with one battery installed and toss the rest in my check in.

[hick]

Was this directed at me Hick??.

Sure You or anyone who knows about current / changing laws/regs concerning drone use in Thailand...non and commercial use...

[Stumpy]

Sure You or anyone who knows about current / changing laws/regs concerning drone use in Thailand...non and commercial use...

Here is a Link from a guy I read sometime back

https://drone-traveller.com/drone-laws-thailand/

For me. I registered my drone as required when the big deal hit the news. I did not follow up on CAAT nor NTBC. The reason being when I asked the guy when registering it, he had no real idea what it all meant. I know a few guys in BKK that have been working this process for almost a year and still do not have any sort of docs or license they can show someone in the event they are questioned.

So I fly incognito. I never fly around popular temples nor airports (common sense really). I have spoken to a few Thai guys with Drones and they did not even register theirs. So its all over the place and quite frankly I am not sure if Thailand officials have the means to manage it all. I have a picture of the signed and stamped registration form with me in my phone but to this day have never been asked or even questioned.

FWIIW, If I am going to fly at a resort I always ask before hand and most will state their rules on it.

Hope this helps. Good Luck and let us know the route you go

[fishlocker]

Thanks, I guess we shall see.

[hick]

Thank you JP.

I am in the process of opening drone (commercial) companies in Bkk, Anchorage and Seoul. Will do my best to update this thread thru the process.

ps: sending you my site via PM. Any criticisms are welcome as it's a work in progress. Please only share my personal info. w/ very trusted individuals.

thanks again

[Stumpy]

Thank you JP.

I am in the process of opening drone (commercial) companies in Bkk, Anchorage and Seoul. Will do my best to update this thread thru the process.

ps: sending you my site via PM. Any criticisms are welcome as it's a work in progress. Please only share my personal info. w/ very trusted individuals.

thanks again

You are welcome

PM response sent.

[TizMe]

I always tell people to carry on the Mavic and put the batteries in the check luggage.

That's the opposite to what I do, and every advice I've read anywhere else. (including airline websites).

I always put the drone into checkin and carry the batteries.
Make sure that the batteries are not fully charged and tape the terminals to prevent any accidental short-out.

[TizMe]

from: https://store.dji.com/guides/travel-drone-tips/

When you’re traveling by plane, you can either check your drone in or carry it on the plane with you. If you’re flying with a larger drone like the Inspire 2, you’ll probably need to check it in, since its case is relatively large and may exceed the airline’s size requirements for carry-ons. If you’re flying with a Spark, bringing it on the plane is certainly viable.


But regardless of whether or not you check your drone, don’t put batteries in a checked bag! This is because bags aren’t stored in a pressurized environment, and temperatures won’t fluctuate as strongly in the passenger cabin. Also, with your bag in an overhead compartment, airline staff can respond quickly in an emergency.

Stay Below Your Airline’s Watt-Hour Limit
The number of batteries you take on a plane isn’t as significant as their particular watt-hours (Wh). According to the FAA’s website, if your batteries are below 100 Wh, you can carry on as many as you like. If they’re between 101 and 160 Wh, you’re allowed to carry on at most two batteries.


Mavic batteries are well below 100 Wh at 43.6 Wh, as are Inspire 2 batteries at 97.58 Wh. However, certain high-capacity batteries like the Inspire 1 TB48 (129.96 Wh) fall within the 101-160 range, so you’ll only be able to carry two of them.


However, be aware that FAA regulations don’t apply to every airline or country. Be sure to check aviation administration regulations in the country to which you’re traveling and check your airline’s rules.

[TizMe]

https://www.emirates.com/english/hel...angerous-goods

Drones are not allowed as cabin baggage
For safety reasons, we can’t allow drones on board as cabin baggage. Drones can be accepted as checked-in baggage only. If you have a drone in your checked-in baggage you’ll be asked to either secure the Lithium batteries within the drone or remove the batteries and carry them in your cabin baggage. This regulation still applies even if you’re connecting to our flights from an airline that has accepted drones as cabin baggage.

[hick]

Headed out to shoot the grounds of a beautiful temple in Issarn.

fun fun

[Stumpy]

But regardless of whether or not you check your drone, don’t put batteries in a checked bag! This is because bags aren’t stored in a pressurized environment, and temperatures won’t fluctuate as strongly in the passenger cabin. Also, with your bag in an overhead compartment, airline staff can respond quickly in an emergency.

Thanks Tiz. I personally never check the Drone due to theft potential as its one of the reasons I bought a Mavic. It just goes in my Backpack. On the batteries I have always checked 2 of my 3 Mavic batteries and they are usually <50% charged and wrapped in ziploc bags. That said, having them in the cabin does make better sense. However the challenge for some are the varying rules and moreover interpretation by airport staff and discretion at carry on screening. I have heard of guys that had to toss out 2 of their batteries as they would only allow one. Awful expensive to toss out Mavic batteries.

However, be aware that FAA regulations don’t apply to every airline or country. Be sure to check aviation administration regulations in the country to which you’re traveling and check your airline’s rules.

I always check this before I fly. Its a good sound approach but be prepared for the unknown at each airport. The last 2 times I have flown with my Mavic I only take one battery anyway. Easier and less headaches.

BTW, I have been looking at the Inspire, I just haven't pulled the trigger yet Well....OK... OK...I haven't convinced the wife I need 2 Drones...YET!

[TizMe]

I also bought a set of these rubber caps from Lazada to cover the battery terminals.

[hick]

Had a (so he said) commercial pilot telling me (in a drone shop at MBK) that Thailand has zero regs in place regarding drones. I just smiled and thought,...what's this then?

https://drone-traveller.com/drone-laws-thailand/

[Stumpy]

Had a (so he said) commercial pilot telling me (in a drone shop at MBK) that Thailand has zero regs in place regarding drones. I just smiled and thought,...what's this then?

https://drone-traveller.com/drone-laws-thailand/

Here is my take on it all Hick. They (Tha govt) have copied basic laws set forth in other countries as Thai rules and regs after a few knuckleheads flew by airports and inside a few large popular temples. They needed to have something in place. That said, I just cannot see how they can police it or manage it. They simply do not have the bandwidth or the systems in place outside places like BKK, Pattaya or CM. I seriously doubt police have a book on Drone regs handy and how to manage it. I also suspect most do not really care. I have flown mine all over Thailand and numerous islands and in most cases people are more curious about them (Including some police). I have never been questioned. My general rule is apply basic common sense on where you are going to fly. I also never stand in the middle of the area I am going to vid. I fly into it.

[Stumpy]

I also bought a set of these rubber caps from Lazada to cover the battery terminals.

Hey those are pretty cool Tiz. Might pick me up a set. Good to protect the connector surfaces and avoid any shorting issues

[hick]

^^
Roger that Drone Pilot JP1