Upthedowns
lvl.4
Flight distance : 288353 ft
United Kingdom
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I recently carried out an inspection of a fragile roof, total area about an acre, with no way to retrieve my craft if it crashed. It was also with Heathrow Airport so the safety authorities were after every bit of additional safety I could muster. As an additional obstacle, three sides of the roof were attached to larger, metal clad buildings forming 5m high upstands. Given that the job required slow speed flying, I was happy to fit the Smartpower guards. I figured that a light bump would be more survivable with than without. Fortunately they were never tested and the job went perfectly....but I'm glad they were there. He's right about them impacting flight characteristics though. Practice before using in anger. |
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