By tomorrow, presents will be opened, and new pilots will have their Dji drones in the air.  Many for about 2 minutes.  Then we will get the posts claiming failures of equipment.  Everyone should remain calm and advise the newbies to the best of our abilities.  After all, it's Christmas, and we were all new once.

Batton down the hatches lol

That's hilarious. It never happened last December, what makes you believe this year will be different? ;-)

I think drones are dying out, no one has interest in RC flying anymore. J/K


But let's see if Monday-Tuesday prove you correct...

I only wished for one gift. Hahaha
Please include the instruction manual...I need to RTFM frequently. ;-)

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I agree, I’ve been watching some of the drone crashes on YouTube and I can’t believe some of the flying. 99% pilot error.

Manual? What's that? I do not believe I am familiar with this term!

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 11:54
That's hilarious. It never happened last December, what makes you believe this year will be different? ;-)

I think drones are dying out, no one has interest in RC flying anymore. J/K

Get off the weed and everything will work fine

Rodger8 Posted at 2017-12-24 12:52
Get off the weed and everything will work fine

FUN KNEE!

AGREED BE KIND, we can laugh at them on the 26th, besides I think we've all been there, I crashed badly on day 4 albeit it was pure pilot error...
It would be nice if they read the manual, but today folks expect everything to be plug and play...all the way up to the point it craps out or they put it in a tree

Rodger8 Posted at 2017-12-24 12:52
Get off the weed and everything will work fine

Yes, my weed whacker is plugged.  Have to get out the tool cleaner. Ha

Are we allowed to mention this? ;-)


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Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 13:04
AGREED BE KIND, we can laugh at them on the 26th, besides I think we've all been there, I crashed badly on day 4 albeit it was pure pilot error...
It would be nice if they read the manual, but today folks expect everything to be plug and play...all the way up to the point it craps out or they put it in a tree

I never crap out, while in my tree, unless a bear climbs it with me in it... Haha


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Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 13:01
FUN KNEE!

Slap your leg, whenever you say that!! Haha


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It is already Christmas Day over here, but I don't see any posts yet from the newbies here.

Geebax Posted at 2017-12-24 15:35
It is already Christmas Day over here, but I don't see any posts yet from the newbies here.

Your time zone precedes us. It's only 4:48 pm here. Not even dinner hour.
Come back in 15 hours, and nothing will have changed.

Because they RTFM. ;-)


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 13:36
I never crap out, while in my tree, unless a bear climbs it with me in it... Haha
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I have no doubt RHP I have no doubt

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 13:38
Slap your leg, whenever you say that!! Haha

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Oh but I did, I did

Geebax Posted at 2017-12-24 15:35
It is already Christmas Day over here, but I don't see any posts yet from the newbies here.

Hey Merry Christmas!!!

Well you guys are just more advanced than those of us in the Northern Hemisphere

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 19:05
I have no doubt RHP I have no doubt

Sure you did. But then it fades, like a well worn pair of Lee jeans... Ha
Atleast you are kind enough to post a friendly reply. Cool.

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Nick Gee Posted at 2017-12-24 11:50
Batton down the hatches lol

There are no submarines here. But there have been plenty of sinking drone airships.
Hopefully, they won't be landing on water in 2018, without pontoons. ;-)


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FatherXmas Posted at 2017-12-24 12:30
Manual? What's that? I do not believe I am familiar with this term!

Oh, are you one if "those" drone pilots?

Flew your drone, right out of the box, did you? Many here had that plan. Originally!! Ha
That must be why there are such limited "leaflets or folders" in the shipping crate.

Thankfully, I read my manuals over and over, as we waited for that drone shipment, from China to Edmonton, via Ottawa Ont. It was right around a two month, intensive delay.
But I was so informed and in tune with my drone, long before it arrived.


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 19:30
Sure you did. But then it fades, like a well worn pair of Lee jeans... Ha
Atleast you are kind enough to post a friendly reply. Cool.

Well thank you, I try to be cool whenever I can

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 19:06
Oh but I did, I did

Try and explain to the Dr. where that large bruise on your lower thigh originated.

Ok, I'll Slap my knee now. Hahaha


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 19:41
Oh, are you one if "those" drone pilots?

Flew your drone, right out of the box, did you? Many here had that plan. Originally!! Ha

Me too, I read it all the way through at least twice and watched a bunch of YouTubes before it even came.

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 19:42
Well thank you, I try to be cool whenever I can

That's one thing I admire about this forum, that differs from many others on the free web.

We tend to get along pretty well, with one another, and for those that differ, we oust them. Ha



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FatherXmas Posted at 2017-12-24 19:44
Me too, I read it all the way through at least twice and watched a bunch of YouTubes before it even came.

Yeah, me too. Many thanks to YouTube, as we became old friends the drone and I, before she ever entered Canada. It was excruciating, but mostly pleasurable, all at the same time... ;-)



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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 19:43
Try and explain to the Dr. where that large bruise on your lower thigh originated.

Ok, I'll Slap my knee now. Hahaha

I'm a bit tougher than you give me credit, and you are cracking yourself up...

Geebax Posted at 2017-12-24 15:35
It is already Christmas Day over here, but I don't see any posts yet from the newbies here.

They possibly are still trying to get the aircraft out of a tree.  Or have not yet discovered the forum.  I am confident it will happen.

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 19:55
That's one thing I admire about this forum, that differs from many others on the free web.

We tend to get along pretty well, with one another, and for those that differ, we oust them. Ha

I wouldn't go so far as to say we oust them, I think we have some contentious relationships here and there but it does seem for the most part that we keep it civil and respectful, which is good

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 20:17
I would go so far as to say we oust them, I think we have some contentious relationships here and there but it does seem for the most part that we keep it civil and respectful, which is good

At the very least, they get put on the Naughty List!

FatherXmas Posted at 2017-12-24 20:33
At the very least, they get put on the Naughty List!

I first need to revise my comment...I meant to say
I wouldn't go so far...

Yes, they go on the naughty list

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 20:17
I wouldn't go so far as to say we oust them, I think we have some contentious relationships here and there but it does seem for the most part that we keep it civil and respectful, which is good

I have a large friends list here, where many have gone to greener pastures.
I know who left on good terms, and those who voiced a strong opinion, that was not appreciated by the higher ups. So they were summarily  executed. In so many words.
You may see it differently, from your perspective. But I know the facts and figures.


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 21:40
I have a large friends list here, where many have gone to greener pastures.
I know who left on good terms, and those who voiced a strong opinion, that was not appreciated by the higher ups. So they were summarily  executed. In so many words.
You may see it differently, from your perspective. But I know the facts and figures.

I don't know why I'd see it differently...when the hammer falls around here it falls whether you agree or not
Like any other place people come and people go...

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 21:54
I don't know why I'd see it differently...when the hammer falls around here it falls whether you agree or not
Like any other place people come and people go...

Perhaps you deleted them from your friends list, one by one?

I left mine, for posterity... Missing each and all of them, everyday. Sadly.


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 22:02
Perhaps you deleted them from your friends list, one by one?

I left mine, for posterity... Missing each and all of them, everyday. Sadly.

OH I see
Nope, I put no stock in virtual friends here, especially the list...as I said, they will come and go and those I get to know avatar wise will matter more than those in a list.
I have folks who want to friend me that have no idea what or who I am, that is not the way I like to work friendships in reality, here it's whatever.

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 22:08
OH I see
Nope, I put no stock in virtual friends here, especially the list...as I said, they will come and go and those I get to know avatar wise will matter more than those in a list.
I have folks who want to friend me that have no idea what or who I am, that is not the way I like to work friendships in reality, here it's whatever.

It's a shame about the forum anonymity.

As we have several celebrities in our midst, and never really knew them, for themselves.
Thankfully some of them posted their real pics... ;-)
An example would be, oh never mind. That's unkind naming names.


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 22:13
It's a shame about the forum anonymity.

As we have several celebrities in our midst, and never really knew them, for themselves.

Yes it would be interesting to know if there were any true celebs here...however, I'm sure it's that very anonymity that they enjoy.  If they are here and they aren't making themselves known then it is obvious they are here for the sport, hobby, profession not signing autographs or answering a pile of idiotic stupid questions...I can't blame them either
There are also a lot of other interesting folks that are here from all manner of life and background and some with the ego to boot.

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 22:17
Yes it would be interesting to know if there were any true celebs here...however, I'm sure it's that very anonymity that they enjoy.  If they are here and they aren't making themselves known then it is obvious they are here for the sport, hobby, profession not signing autographs or answering a pile of idiotic stupid questions...I can't blame them either
There are also a lot of other interesting folks that are here from all manner of life and background and some with the ego to boot.

Ah, what the heck. Here's one example. I will blame you...

Anyhow, She already knows how much I love her music and super sexy personality...
Dua Lipa is a member on this forum. But she hasn't been very visible, lately... ;-)
https://forum.dji.com/home.php?m ... uuid=59092ffb1ddfb6

I saw her perform this live on Kimmel, and was instantly infatuated.

Be the one, be the one, be the one...

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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 22:26
Ah, what the heck. Here's one example. I will blame you...

Anyhow, She already knows how much I love her music and super sexy personality...

That's nice, she might be busy working her career...

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 22:35
That's nice, she might be busy working her career...

Super busy, recording, concerts, personal appearances.

Not to mention living a normal if formal, regular life... ;-)


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-12-24 22:44
Super busy, recording, concerts, personal appearances.

Not to mention living a normal if formal, regular life... ;-)

agreed, I'm busy enough and I'm no celeb...

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-12-24 22:57
agreed, I'm busy enough and I'm no celeb...

Pretty busy here tonight. For sure... Ha


Ok, carry on. At ease. Chuckles


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