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| The AOPA Drone Social sponsored by DJI on July 24 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, begins with a 5:30 p.m. presentation by DJI Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman, followed by food, beverages, and a chance to mingle. Register now > |
Date & Time
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 5:30pm CDT
End Date & Time
Wednesday July 24th, 2019 8:00pm CDT
Hi guys! Total noob here, looking to purchase a new quadcopter, and looking for some advice. About 4 years ago (after several years of hinting I wanted one) I finally got one of the Syma 3 channel RC helicopters. I thought it was a fun toy, and after using it a while I decided to get an inexpensive quadcopter. I narrowed down my choices to the Hubsan x4 107c or the Syma X5C. I ended up going with the Hubsan. I flew it a few times in the middle of Upstate New York winter, and enjoyed it ...
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Kathleen Swain
May '19
Good morning all,
I am not too familiar with the smaller toy drones, sorry. I have flown the Tello and Tello EDU and they are fun for teaching someone the basics or playing around indoors. Most of our drone members are Part 107 remote pilots, so they are flying larger scale UAS, so that is probably why there is radio silence on this question. I have experience with RC, models, DJI sized drones, AirRobot, PrecisionHawk, Ebee, and DIY built drones. James, I agree, the forum is mostly used by manned aviation, but we do have a good sized 107 forum. Sorry for my delay, but I was on travel.
Regards, Kat
I am not too familiar with the smaller toy drones, sorry. I have flown the Tello and Tello EDU and they are fun for teaching someone the basics or playing around indoors. Most of our drone members are Part 107 remote pilots, so they are flying larger scale UAS, so that is probably why there is radio silence on this question. I have experience with RC, models, DJI sized drones, AirRobot, PrecisionHawk, Ebee, and DIY built drones. James, I agree, the forum is mostly used by manned aviation, but we do have a good sized 107 forum. Sorry for my delay, but I was on travel.
Regards, Kat
Hi everyone,
I am happy to say that I took and prevailed to pass the REMOTE PILOT test on Saturday, 23 Feb 2019.
I encourage everyone to study hard because they often ask for the "best answer" even though none of the three sound like the "right answer."
Have all of you taken your test yet? Are you just on this channel to learn more about REMOTE PILOTING before you take the test or have you already become a Remote Pilot?
Whoever is in charge of this channel, please call it "small ... more
I am happy to say that I took and prevailed to pass the REMOTE PILOT test on Saturday, 23 Feb 2019.
I encourage everyone to study hard because they often ask for the "best answer" even though none of the three sound like the "right answer."
Have all of you taken your test yet? Are you just on this channel to learn more about REMOTE PILOTING before you take the test or have you already become a Remote Pilot?
Whoever is in charge of this channel, please call it "small ... more
Kathleen Swain
Feb '19
Congrats on passing the exam and becoming a certificated remote pilot!
As for the term "drone", we (AOPA) utilized it when we launched the drone membership in 2017, as it was somewhat universally known as an unmanned system. We further defined our membership class via articles, description, benefits, discounts as being geared toward the remote pilot community. We don't need to argue over what to call it, I still get a giggled as a FAA Part 61 commercial pilot myself, when people refer to it as a "manned" airplane. Wait! I am a female pilot! haha.
As long as we explain our terms and our audience, I don't think we have to make mountains out of mole hills.
AOPA's mission was to welcome the drone community....aka the remote pilot community, but also consider others that want to fly (hobbyists) etc. as those are such important touch points into aviation. I, myself learned to build models and fly r/c as a child, before I became a Part 61 pilot and now a remote pilot. We need to focus on our goals, our passions, and inspire those around us to take up whatever form of aviation inspires them!
Again, all my best on passing your exam and continued success.
Blue Skies,
Kat Swain
Sr. Director of UAS
AOPA
As for the term "drone", we (AOPA) utilized it when we launched the drone membership in 2017, as it was somewhat universally known as an unmanned system. We further defined our membership class via articles, description, benefits, discounts as being geared toward the remote pilot community. We don't need to argue over what to call it, I still get a giggled as a FAA Part 61 commercial pilot myself, when people refer to it as a "manned" airplane. Wait! I am a female pilot! haha.
As long as we explain our terms and our audience, I don't think we have to make mountains out of mole hills.
AOPA's mission was to welcome the drone community....aka the remote pilot community, but also consider others that want to fly (hobbyists) etc. as those are such important touch points into aviation. I, myself learned to build models and fly r/c as a child, before I became a Part 61 pilot and now a remote pilot. We need to focus on our goals, our passions, and inspire those around us to take up whatever form of aviation inspires them!
Again, all my best on passing your exam and continued success.
Blue Skies,
Kat Swain
Sr. Director of UAS
AOPA
AOPA members are eligible to receive 15% off the conference fee to Commercial UAV Expo 2018 at The Westgate Resort in Las Vegas October 1-3, 2018. From a multi-track conference program to drone demonstrations, networking, and more exhibitors than at any other commercial drone show, you’ll learn how to best use UAS to maximize your organization’s efficiency, save money, improve safety and mitigate risk.
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Date & Time
Monday October 1st, 2018
End Date & Time
Wednesday October 3rd, 2018
When: Friday July 27, 2018 5:30pm-8:00pm
Where: 2018 Airventure Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI (AOPA Program Pavilion)
Want to get involved in the fast-growing drone industry but don't know where to start? We can help!
Whether you're an aircraft owner, experienced pilot, rusty pilot, new pilot, student pilot, or just plain crazy about airplanes or drones, we want you to visit us at the AOPA Drone Social!
Join us at EAA AirVenture with special guest ... more
Where: 2018 Airventure Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI (AOPA Program Pavilion)
Want to get involved in the fast-growing drone industry but don't know where to start? We can help!
Whether you're an aircraft owner, experienced pilot, rusty pilot, new pilot, student pilot, or just plain crazy about airplanes or drones, we want you to visit us at the AOPA Drone Social!
Join us at EAA AirVenture with special guest ... more