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alldatndensum Admin

Number of posts : 18686 Age : 48 Localisation : Tennessee Registration date : 2007-01-30
 | Subject: I bought a drone.... Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:13 pm | |
| So, I've seen these RC drones for a while and wanted one. They had some at Walgreens that were cool looking but WAY overpriced at Christmas. So, they had them on clearance for a little over half off. So, I bought one!
Well, I haven't had time to play with it until today. We took it out in the yard and I can't do anything with it. I can't get it to fly right. I am not expecting to be able to do tricks yet. I just want a simple up and down flight. The thing just goes crazy and slams into everything even when you don't have your finger on the joystick to move it.
After a few attempts, I had already broken one propeller. So, I put on one of the replacement ones it came with. Then, again I crashed into the side of the house and the frame is already broken. Well, since I can't take it back now, I smashed the darn thing with my foot. Seriously. SMASHED IT!!!!
I am so pissed right now, but at the same time, I feel so much better. I should have just bought a broken one and smashed it and saved myself all the frustration of not being able to fly the piece of junk. _________________  I might have decided, or maybe not, that I should or shouldn't, depending on the issue or non-issue, to possibly share or not share, any thoughts, opinions, or facts (that might not be deemed factual by some), due to possible fear of any misinterpretation or retribution. |
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MikeInFla

Number of posts : 1869 Age : 47 Localisation : Panama City, FL Registration date : 2012-03-18
 | Subject: Re: I bought a drone.... Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:27 pm | |
| That's why I haven't gotten one. Afraid I would crash it. A boss at work has one and it works well. Prob a very expensive one. He flew it over the plant/facility and it's pretty cool watching the video he made. I'd like to make one around my house but I'm sure I would do like you and just smash it. |
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messiaen77

Number of posts : 1744 Age : 47 Localisation : in a yellow submarine Registration date : 2011-08-23
 | Subject: Re: I bought a drone.... Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:46 pm | |
| My kids got me one for Christmas, but I just got to play with it last week. It was fun, but the battery only lasts a minute. I did my fair share of crashing--trees, the house, a kid...It's still in good shape though. It's got a good camera--HD, but not a great one. Once I get the hang of flying it I'll try making some videos. |
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Staybrite

Number of posts : 18622 Age : 50 Localisation : Seattle Registration date : 2007-02-08
 | Subject: Re: I bought a drone.... Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:14 pm | |
| Darn, I was hoping you were going to use it to deliver new Big Chris & DBBD cds to your faithful customers. _________________ "I used to be indecisive.......... Now I'm not sure."
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Fundy

Number of posts : 3882 Age : 44 Registration date : 2007-05-04
 | Subject: Re: I bought a drone.... Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:52 pm | |
| - Staybrite wrote:
- Darn, I was hoping you were going to use it to deliver new Big Chris & DBBD cds to your faithful customers.
 _________________ My Christian Metal Website......... Silence Is Madness
Three Things for a better life... 1 - Believe In Jesus. 2 - Love one another. 3 - Let God be the judge. That is all I need to say.
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rockerVu2

Number of posts : 14923 Age : 88 Registration date : 2007-02-09
 | Subject: Re: I bought a drone.... Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:16 pm | |
| The one my son had ended in the top of a tree. That one we can forget now Staybrite. The new Big Chris & DBBD Cds will be delivered by the mailman now.  |
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Driven

Number of posts : 5738 Age : 100 Localisation : Sherbrooke, QC Registration date : 2011-03-26
 | Subject: Re: I bought a drone.... Mon Mar 19, 2018 6:05 pm | |
| My geek buddy has a drone, but he basically can't fly it anymore because of ridiculous proximity-to-objects regulations. So he 3D-printed a micro drone, which he *is* allowed to fly. |
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Guilty/Forgiven

Number of posts : 9010 Age : 48 Localisation : Here Registration date : 2007-05-18
 | Subject: Re: I bought a drone.... Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:42 pm | |
| I'd love to own an expensive one like they use for filming movie segments. But until they drop the price to a "Plug Nickel", I won't be getting one, as I only have a Plug Nickel  |
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alldatndensum Admin

Number of posts : 18686 Age : 48 Localisation : Tennessee Registration date : 2007-01-30
 | Subject: Re: I bought a drone.... Sun Mar 25, 2018 8:50 pm | |
| After my pathetic first drone experience, I don't care if they start giving them away. I am done. _________________  I might have decided, or maybe not, that I should or shouldn't, depending on the issue or non-issue, to possibly share or not share, any thoughts, opinions, or facts (that might not be deemed factual by some), due to possible fear of any misinterpretation or retribution. |
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