Drones...

[Mysterae]

Awesome images Bibs. Not everyone gets to take those shots (legally) unless from a helicopter.

My MM2 is grounded and ready to be boxed up and send to DJI for repair after getting tangled in a branch and hitting the ground from a measly 5 feet - one of the prop mounts is cracked. It can still fly, I don't think I should trust it.

[Bibs]

Happens mate and you're right to send it off, it's only an arm needs replacing by the sounds of it. Do you have the Care Refresh?

[Mysterae]

Yes, I have Care Refresh, got the fly more combo too .

A bit gutted too as I've found some WW2 shore defences that would look great from a different angle. At the moment I'm just messing around with it while I can to get used to it, but the wind lately as been a bit of a problem.

[Bibs]

360 pano over the Royal Opera House

[Bibs]

Ouch! 

Neither the helicopter or drone pilot were in the same briefings despite being hired by the same production company. Gladly no injuries or damage other than a scratched helicopter and trashed Mavic 2 Pro. 

 

[Rambo]

Some great aerial photography Bibs. Particularly those nice sunset shots on p. 20 👍

Edited February 17, 2022 by Rambo
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[Bravo73]

7 hours ago, Bibs said:

Neither the helicopter or drone pilot were in the same briefings despite being hired by the same production company.

🤦‍♂️

[Bibs]

Here's the vid from Monday

This week, the @RoyalOperaHouse in Covent Garden – once a flower market – was transformed into a spectacular vision of nature to celebrate @JoyceDiDonato’s forthcoming album and latest multi-disciplinary project: EDEN 🌷🌿

Pre-order & find out more here: https://t.co/A71soyWFxw pic.twitter.com/i5wk45mXQQ

— Warner Classics & Erato (@WarnerClassics) February 17, 2022

[Bibs]

On 26/02/2017 at 18:36, Bibs said:

Got it. Astounding bit of kit. 

5 years today since my first ever drone picture! 

Did 14 jobs from Weds-Fri this week! Who knew!!

[Bibs]

Working for Swedish House Mafia (I've not idea who they are either!) last night in London. Not every day you get permission from Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection to fly next to MI6! 

[Giniw]

On 05/03/2022 at 13:41, Bibs said:

Not every day you get permission from Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection to fly next to MI6! 

Well, they do know the Esprit well enough since the 70s.

[Bibs]

I've just been invited to the Royal Aeronautical Society next Tuesday by the CAA for an awards ceremony!

[Sparky]

Henceforth, you shall be known as Maverick.

[exeterjeep]

2 hours ago, Bibs said:

I've just been invited to the Royal Aeronautical Society next Tuesday by the CAA for an awards ceremony!

Is that where the 132 is being launched, bit of a double booking.

Congrats if you are getting an award.....

[Sparky]

They'll probably 'award' him a Black Sea contract.

[ramjet]

15 hours ago, Sparky said:

Henceforth, you shall be known as Maverick.

That's Mr. Maverick to you, lowly heathen.

[Mysterae]

On 22/03/2022 at 13:29, Bibs said:

I've just been invited to the Royal Aeronautical Society next Tuesday by the CAA for an awards ceremony!

If you get an award and have to make a speech, probably best not to drone on too much.

Or is it?!

[Bibs]

I won

https://www.espritdroneservices.co.uk/eds-win-at-the-caa-2021-drone-photography-competition/

[ramjet]

Well done mate!

[Giniw]

Congratulations!

 

[Bibs]

Ta-da! 

Should make some national press too over the next few days

https://www.caa.co.uk/news/rolling-hills-and-snow-covered-railways-caa-announces-winning-entries-for-shotonmydrone-photography-competition/

[Bibs]

#ShotOnMyDrone award winners announced by CAA https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10687411/ShotOnMyDrone-award-winners-announced-CAA.html

[Bibs]

I was in Bermondsey on Friday measuring the height of a water tower (!) and took this while I was there! 

[MPx]

I recogonise driving those roads by the water tower for a couple of years on my way to London Bridge, including using those archway tunnels right next to it.  Cant remember ever having seen the water tower though - observant driver me!

[Mysterae]

When are you getting one @Bibs?

Tempted to sell my mini 2 and get this; the screen on the controller, obstacle avoidance and the increased gimble upwards pitch would be worth it to me.