Gene - yes, video gets a little fuzzy several times, but I'm learning to punch through it and not panic, which I did when I was starting out - scary stuff. For some reason, there always seems to be those localized areas of interference - not random either - if I went through that exact area again at that height, I would expect the exact same interference. Thanks for the comment.
Kloner - I'm a big fan - thanks for taking a look.
One Stop RC - there is a full equipment description in the video, but I'm using a Futaba 14 channel radio and receiver - stock. I've tested on the ground at about 2 miles intermittent so I expected to get two miles pretty consistently in the air, and I did. I've seen videos in the air at just under 3 miles range with this equipment. Of course, Dragon Link like 433 systems goes farther in the air, but for some reason, this one performed better near the ground which is where most of my flying is done, so I stuck with it.
About FAA rules - I had two spotters - one at 1-mile and one at 2-miles with eyes on the craft at all times - I was never over 400 feet above ground - return to home tested - and a spotter with me with binocs that had eyes on most of the time.
