Drone Scene and the Grey Arrows Drone club behind Drone Scene are awesome and a great community of mega helpful people who have aided in me getting more confidence with flying and editing of my footage too. Its always great to get feedback from knowable people and having details about previously flown locations also helps. Great video Ian
Thank you for recommending Drone Scene 🥰 You'll have to come along to one of our meet ups, Ian. Flying with other people is a great way to reduce anxiety, build confidence and make new friends with similar interests 😀
I used to get anxious but after a few months I’m much calmer. Yesterday I wanted to go out but it is the school holidays and I knew there would be a lot of people about. I decided to go anyway as I’ve never been bothered by anyone before. While I was flying the drone I was aware somebody came and sat on the bench next to me even though there were lots of vacant benches. Then came a cough and a ‘hello’. It was a lady with her son about 8. She explained he was interested in drones and wanted to ask some questions. I showed him the controller then brought it into land so I could answer her questions. I think she wanted me to let him have a go but there was no way I was going to do that. Pleasant chat though. I did notice thought that afterwards other people seemed to be much more aware of me with lots of looks but smiles as well.
I’ve had a few bad experiences with flying with louder fpv drones and people saying something but most people actually are really interested and when you show them the rc view they love it. Just fly responsibly, respectfully and legally and you won’t have problems.
Marvelous! Personally my knees knock together when I fly over water or off the edge of a cliff and in the event of both at the same time, it's as if I have never flown anything at all, the stick shake has to be seen to be believed. Well done Ian on yet another cracking and beautifully filmed story. 😁
So true... After watching many "Auditors" videos I was so impressed with the Mini4 Pro I brought one. After registering for operator ID, obtaining insurance and although not needed also a flyer ID for some extra knowledge, I set off into the English countyside for my first proper test flight. As I took off from a public footpath I could hear DJ Audits soundtrack in my head and just waited for people in high viz jackets to jump out at me from the hedges and shout "not allowed, I'm calling the police". After about 5 mins two cyclists went past me and said ...... nothing, not a word!
There is nothing worse that somebody coming up to you while you are concentrating and trying to distract you. You have a mobile phone, nothing. You have an iPad, nothing. But have a remote control in your hand and they swarm around you like files on the proverbial. BTW a Darlek killed my Mini 4 within weeks causing me to use my Care refresh almost immediately. 🤣 It was part of an Illuminations Display on the prom.🤣
Very entertaining-and instructive, Ian. I worry about most everything, but I don’t have anxiety-just a lot of worries. I find that when I am flying and people are around, they seem not to notice or even care. If I start to get concerned about how others are perceiving me, I just remember the words of my Great Aunt Kathryn, “Nobody gives a damn.” Cheers, buddy.
Excellent video, Ian. Great images of São Vicente. It's a beautiful location and one of my favorite spots on Madeira. I noticed that you are using red reflective tape on your drone. Have you found that it's been helpful in deterring birds from approaching the drone? Cheers!
I've only had a few people come up to me and they showed a genuine interest in the hobby. If I ever get someone asking if they can fly it, my immediate response is 'do you have a drone pilots licence?' I know there's no such thing, but that will get them thinking twice. If they're still insistent then I'll be asking for a £1000 deposit before I hand the drone over.
