Anthony90
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Flight distance : 761519 ft
Australia
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Mike-the-cat Posted at 2018-8-13 21:37
Nice footage but you could have been arrested and fined heavily flying around Queenstown and in particular that high over Kelvin Heights over the Frankton Arm and up the Crown Range. You realise that these areas are close to or directly IN the flight path of commercial aircraft.
New Zealand is a beautiful country but one that is increasingly drone unfriendly. If you must enjoy flying, please keep such footage to yourself and friends. You WILL compromise the enjoyment of others who have safety in mind.
Hey there thanks for comments! Glad you liked the footage, Its gorgeous part of the world I love going to.
In response to your message however, I never flew inside a no flight zone, I was always outside the 5km radius. I made sure I didn't go near it and stayed clear of it. I also called the companies who fly helicopters in the area, (I have an app that informs the user of any no flight zones, or controlled airspaces) I informed them I would be flying for approximately 5 minutes and the path/s I wanted to take, and did so when no helicopters were being flown. So this made sure everyone knew about this.
I agree 100 percent, its a serious thing and alot people don't take flying a drone serious. I always make sure I take as much precautions as possible. If I was inside the no flight zone, I wouldn't have flown, and if I was told a strict no at all times from the helicopter companies then I wouldn't have flown in that area either. Safety is better than a great shot.
I take safety and flying drones very seriously, my colleague is CASA (Civil Aviation Authority Australia) Certified pilot to fly the inspire 2. I was Cinematographer on a Travel Television series were we traveled to over 10 countries. Seeing the process and workflow he took has taught me alot, so I will never jeopardise safety or fly in areas that can harm people or get myself into trouble. Its simply not worth it, nor the financial loss from a fine I would get. |
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