Hi to the group.
I'm Jack. Been flying airplanes since 1985 (Private Pilot, multi-engine, instrument rated, 4K+ FLT HRS). Flew classified, million-dollar drones for the Department of Defense for 20+ years. Flew R/C model airplanes for a couple years in the early '90s but never 'excelled' at it as I spent more time building/rebuilding them (READ: crashed often) than actually flying and bailed out early from that adventure.
Built, flew, and owned three different experimental aircraft. I've crashed once (was a VERY BAD day!) Have flown 30+ different production airplanes since 1985. Last airplane I flew/owned was a Cirrus SR-20. Have flown backseat in the F-4 Phantom and E-2C Hawkeye with multiple CAT shots and traps on 'The Connie' in the '80s.
Drones have come a long way since I first tried the hobby so I thought I'd try my hand at these 'self-flying' quadcopters mainly for fun, taking overhead photos and hopefully some interesting videos in my spare time. My first drone, a Holy Stone HS720R should be delivered later today. If I'm having fun with the quadcopters, a DJI drone is probably in my future. Found this group online and hope to dig around in the forum archives for a 'few nuggets' of good information and advice.
Thanks for the welcome!
Jack 'N Dixie
Retired DEC-2016, 56 yrs young
US Navy Veteran (1978-1987)
School Bus Driver (2019-2021)
OTR Truck Driver (Kenworth T680) (2021-2023)
I'm Jack. Been flying airplanes since 1985 (Private Pilot, multi-engine, instrument rated, 4K+ FLT HRS). Flew classified, million-dollar drones for the Department of Defense for 20+ years. Flew R/C model airplanes for a couple years in the early '90s but never 'excelled' at it as I spent more time building/rebuilding them (READ: crashed often) than actually flying and bailed out early from that adventure.
Built, flew, and owned three different experimental aircraft. I've crashed once (was a VERY BAD day!) Have flown 30+ different production airplanes since 1985. Last airplane I flew/owned was a Cirrus SR-20. Have flown backseat in the F-4 Phantom and E-2C Hawkeye with multiple CAT shots and traps on 'The Connie' in the '80s.
Drones have come a long way since I first tried the hobby so I thought I'd try my hand at these 'self-flying' quadcopters mainly for fun, taking overhead photos and hopefully some interesting videos in my spare time. My first drone, a Holy Stone HS720R should be delivered later today. If I'm having fun with the quadcopters, a DJI drone is probably in my future. Found this group online and hope to dig around in the forum archives for a 'few nuggets' of good information and advice.
Thanks for the welcome!
Jack 'N Dixie
Retired DEC-2016, 56 yrs young
US Navy Veteran (1978-1987)
School Bus Driver (2019-2021)
OTR Truck Driver (Kenworth T680) (2021-2023)