Wedding photog smashes groom with Phantom
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When I first started learning about multirotors back in January I had some money to throw at it. I discovered this forum and the stickys meant for noobies. I took the advice and spent the next 6 months building my first quad. It flies perfectly and I'm still testing it for consistency and reliability. I'm in no hurry to put a GoPro on it.
Even back then, experienced fliers were bemoaning the advent of the Phantom, which anybody can fly out of the box. I avoided an RTF and instead learned to build my own better multirotor.
That video is likely to go viral. I studied it and it's probably not faked.
Such a happening has been predicted ever since the Phantom went on sale.
Even back then, experienced fliers were bemoaning the advent of the Phantom, which anybody can fly out of the box. I avoided an RTF and instead learned to build my own better multirotor.
That video is likely to go viral. I studied it and it's probably not faked.
Such a happening has been predicted ever since the Phantom went on sale.
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VTG
Member
Thanks for posting ... I hope other noobs take a peak and understand the importance of learning how to fly safely and responsibly.
I'm just a novice, and I can honestly say that have NO plans to mount any cameras on anything that I fly until I can fly with great skill, confidence and CONTROL.
I'm just a novice, and I can honestly say that have NO plans to mount any cameras on anything that I fly until I can fly with great skill, confidence and CONTROL.
nicwilke
Active Member
This is nearly become a non news item. For every one we see on youtube, there is dozens we don't see. One guy demoed a phantom at the local rotary meeting last month, and crashed it into the crowd of tables, spilling wine glasses. Because no one was hurt, it was all a fantastic joke and laugh. This industry is fast-tracked to strict laws.
DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
If I did that I certainly would not have posted it on YouTube! Makes me think it is fake. Doesn't matter either way as the message is clear. Dumbass!
OneStopRC
Dirty Little Hucker
OMG, that probably ruined their day. On the other hand.... WTF was he shooting at that altitude? why not just grab a camera and walk up to the bride and groom? who in their right mind would fly a flying lawn mower in the direction of people...... STUPID MOTHER F'ER.
Can you imagine what he said to them before and after?
(before) Ok, I want you to go stand over there and I will hurl my copter at you, it will be a great effect and you will love the outcome.
(after) See, I told you it would be a good effect, you will both look really good for Halloween now. Your welcome.
Excuse my anger above, people like this annoy the hell out of me. I would not be surprised if this made the news, I really would not. I am not sure if anyone noticed, but it put that guy on the floor, he went down as you can tell when the MR gets to the ground, his leg is level with the ground.
Can you imagine what he said to them before and after?
(before) Ok, I want you to go stand over there and I will hurl my copter at you, it will be a great effect and you will love the outcome.
(after) See, I told you it would be a good effect, you will both look really good for Halloween now. Your welcome.
Excuse my anger above, people like this annoy the hell out of me. I would not be surprised if this made the news, I really would not. I am not sure if anyone noticed, but it put that guy on the floor, he went down as you can tell when the MR gets to the ground, his leg is level with the ground.
maxwelltub
Member
what a jack ***
It's already mainstream. For instance: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ne-smacks-groom-head-looked-perfect-shot.html
DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
Those prop guards should not be optional! Another fail on Dji's greedy plan to make billions regardless of safety.
Benjamin Kenobi
Easy? You call that easy?
I just don't understand what shot he was trying to get? It's called freaking Aerial Photography for a reason.
