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  1. Wow. There are rules for commercial drone operation. I'm not a commercial operator, it's a hobby, like boating. There is guidance for hobby fliers. http://dronesafe.uk/drone-code/ Nobody was flown over, the only person around wanted a look at the live feed from my quad. Geez.
  2. I'm afraid it looks like your MotoG is unable to output a TV signal, and therefore the cables above will not work. A Chromecast (Google it) may be the way to go. Other question - yes Amazon films can be downloaded to watch later.
  3. It is difficult obeying the rules at all times. I think the rules are there to be invoked if something goes wrong. If you use common sense, problems shouldn't arise. For instance I forewarned the people on the other boat in the video clip I posted and they were more than happy to be filmed. Without the warning, they could have objected. For me the attraction is boating, flying, photography, and using a computer all rolled into one. Here's another one:
  4. The Phantom3 standard are more like £350 2nd hand, and will come down as the Mavic release date nears. Easy to store in a boat if you have the room! All the gear goes in a bag less than the size of a carry-on flight bag. The aircraft itself is about 2 feet across with the props on, about 15" diagonal without the props. The novelty hasn't worn off for me, but I can see a casual buyer will either lose interest or crash it!
  5. Yes they are ridiculously easy to fly - take your hands off the controls and it just sits there using it's GPS and altimeter to hold station. If it loses signal from the remote, it returns automatically to the GPS location stored at takeoff. They are (at least the Phantom range) more aerial photography platforms than flying machines. If you were to buy one, now is a good time as many people are upgrading to the new DJI Mavic and offloading Phantom3s on eBay.
  6. Oops! I knew I should have edited it before uploading! In my defence, m'lud, I was concentrating on the aircraft as it descended - as soon as I was aware of the runner, I stopped descending until he had passed. After it had landed, I chatted to the runner for about 20 minutes, gave him a demo, and he was converted, (not that he was concerned in the first place). It is sometimes almost impossible to obey all the flying rules that the CAA advise- just look at the manufacturers promo videos - they invariably fly over groups of people at low heights, over cities etc. They also advise the use of a spotter to keep sight of the aircraft - not much use if he's 50 metres away. I was asked by a friend if I could take some aerial wedding photos recently. Apart from the different rules involved in commercial aerial photography, this seemed like a recipe for disaster- flying over a group of people including children and drinkers. I thought of an excuse and politely declined. I've checked the date stamp on the original video clip, and with the log of that trip I can reveal the location as locks 21/22 on the GU below Radford Semele, so well spotted! Checking the flight log, the height averaged about 65 metres, and yes, inaudible from the ground.
  7. Well well what an interesting topic! Hadn't realised there was such anti-drone sentiment! I've been flying a drone for a while now, and it combines my favourite hobbies; flying remote controlled aircraft, boating, video editing. I completely agree that low flying near people is a no-no, but once these things are at a reasonable height they are inaudible. The quality of the video and stability is impressive. Here's a (unedited) sample: It was taken using a DJI Phantom3 Standard earlier this year. I've forgotten where!, perhaps someone recognises it?
  8. Yes, Amazon films and TV can be played over the Apple HDMI lead to a TV, as can BBC iPlayer programmes. Last trip, we downloaded films over pub wifi while we ate/drank, to watch later on.
  9. Thanks for that! Just ordered one.
  10. "How can I stop birds shitting on my windscreen?" "Don't ask them out again".
  11. I don't know, Alan, but someone suggested he was "getting gobby" with the police, so. I suppose drunk and disorderly may be the cause.
  12. Moored between the tunnel exit and the museum yesterday. At about 6pm we noticed a boat go by with the steerer a third of the way through a bottle of scotch, and his missus with a bottle of wine on the go. Later that evening saw this thread. Sure enough it is this boat that's cilled. The fire brigade and police attended, the steerer was arrested allegedly, being quite drunk. A lady who spoke to them before going through the lock confirmed this; she was concerned for their safety. The boat is stern on the cill, front underwater. CART and RCR will attempt refloating today. The bottles are still sitting on the sliding hatch....
  13. Well you've certainly given me food for thought. If nothing else I will raise the front left fender the extra inch so it's out of the water; should correct that pull to the left the boat's got, and get me more miles per gallon too. Thanks.
  14. As per title. I've owned my boat for 18 years, and always chug along with my fenders down. Why is it frowned on? I lift them in locks where there may be a width problem (Hurleston etc), but I can't see why it's a bad thing to have them down doing their job all the time? Puzzled of Napton.
  15. Thanks for all the help. Setting off today. (keeping an eye out for the missing boat too) Cheers.
  16. Hello We're setting off soon aiming to get onto the Kennet & Avon in a couple of weeks. We've been up and down the Thames a few times, but never ventured onto the K & A. As newbies on the K & A, has anyone any advice as to things not to miss, and places to avoid? Hoping to have extra crew for the Caen Hill flight! Thanks Neil
  17. pig

    Pump leak

    I replaced a leaky ShurFlo with the Whale pump you linked to. So far I would recommend it. It performs better than the ShurFlo in terms of flow rate/pressure, and produces less noise. Too early to comment on reliability, only been installed a few months.
  18. I now look for boats with solar if I have to moor up close, less chance of them running engines! My solar setup has completely changed our cruising pattern - we are happy to stay put in one place, knowing that we don't have to run the engine to keep the batteries charged - I hate just sitting there with the engine going, so we used to be on the move every day. Best boaty thing I've ever bought (apart from the boat!).
  19. You've obviously got enough DIY skills to get this far - any reason why you can't finish the job?
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