An interesting fact..

JoKa · May 24, 2016

gezzo said:
It's an expensive hobby for a youngster like me. But unlike most hobbies, it's one you can get a return on. I'm planning on doing work with mine. I work for a civil engineering firm and the need for this kind of technology for surveyors and developers is great! Also an avid photographer and I love shooting aerials because it's a perspective many people don't see often.

Geez thanks Gezzo. Had to steal my thunder huh?

lol. Glad to see someone else though that shares the love of this hobby at a younger age. Truth is... I sold my motorcycle (crotch rocket) to get these drones. The way I see it, it's alot safer for Me since I have kids. Also great to see the world at a different perspective.

Forrestt · May 31, 2016

yuneec53 said:
Not too many 20 year olds have the best part of £1200 in their pockets.

LMAO!! True!

Simspeed · May 31, 2016

I'm 64 and this is my first RC device. Never flown anything but a kite before but the H is proving to be easy to fly and a joy to work with. My nephew is getting married on a Colorado river bank in two weeks and I bought the Typhoon H primarily to video their wedding as my gift. Been flying the last 5 days in a row to try and learn what I need to record some decent videos. So far I'm progressing well in my opinion. Weather here at 8500 elevation isn't the best but its been fun so far.

jwjohnson · May 31, 2016

66. Been doing RC for nearly 40 years. Too many planes to count. (my wife won't like that

)

Several homebuilt quads including 250 racer, but this will be my photo/video ship.

JohnL · Jun 1, 2016

Simspeed said:
I'm 64 and this is my first RC device. Never flown anything but a kite before but the H is proving to be easy to fly and a joy to work with. My nephew is getting married on a Colorado river bank in two weeks and I bought the Typhoon H primarily to video their wedding as my gift. Been flying the last 5 days in a row to try and learn what I need to record some decent videos. So far I'm progressing well in my opinion. Weather here at 8500 elevation isn't the best but its been fun so far.

OMG!

I don't mean to sound insulting or like I'm talking down to you...I'm not. But unless you are supremely confident not only in your flying skills but also the characteristics and nuances of the vehicle, you will be putting people at risk of serious injury should something go wrong.

You've "never flown before" and "are a new pilot"? PLEASE rethink your plans here. I give you Exhibit A:

Simspeed · Jun 2, 2016

JohnL said:
OMG!

I don't mean to sound insulting or like I'm talking down to you...I'm not. But unless you are supremely confident not only in your flying skills but also the characteristics and nuances of the vehicle, you will be putting people at risk of serious injury should something go wrong.

You've "never flown before" and "are a new pilot"? PLEASE rethink your plans here. I give you Exhibit A:

Yea...no doubt John. I'm not planning to do any closeup work or flyovers of the guests. Safety is the first concern...

Chris McMillan · Jun 2, 2016

OK, I've been waiting for a couple of weeks since this topic started, hoping I wouldn't have to post.... But nobody has come up with a better age than me so far....
I'll be 71 in a month or so, so I want a lot of respect out there guys!

Forrestt · Jun 2, 2016

You have mine sir.

Chris McMillan · Jun 2, 2016

Thank you young man!

raymond captuo · Jun 2, 2016

well i am not far behind you my friend....67....been off here for a while ...did you get your H finally?....hope so

LooseSid · Jun 2, 2016

Blimey, all this time I was looking at your picture, thinking you were about 8!!

Chris McMillan · Jun 2, 2016

Raymond, yes got the aircraft yesterday, and taking baby steps, that's if a 70 year old can take baby steps!......
And LooseSid, it was taken a while back, or hadn't you noticed the sepia! Ha ha.

LooseSid · Jun 2, 2016

Ha. I feel positively young around here, at 58!

raymond captuo · Jun 2, 2016

glad you got it FINALLY Chris....would like to see some videos of your hometown....must be beautiful ....

raymond captuo · Jun 2, 2016

LooseSid said:
Ha. I feel positively young around here, at 58!

yes you have some growing to do...

cokeaddict · Jun 2, 2016

Hmmm maybe I might change my name to "Grasshopper"..Long live wisdom

droneguy · Jun 2, 2016

Im 57 my sons are 25 and 28, they think the old man is crazy, first drone and its fun,
cant believe how fast this thing is out of gps mode, clocked at 40 mph

n3srj · Jun 2, 2016

All i can say after reading this thread is... what an inspiring group of youngsters we have here.. right??

lol lets here it for the "SILVER FLYERS"

TonyDrone · Jun 2, 2016

n3srj said:
All i can say after reading this thread is... what an inspiring group of youngsters we have here.. right?? lol lets here it for the "SILVER FLYERS"

Another "SILVER FLYER" here. 64 and counting. Love my Q but really love the H. Great thread guys!

seabee · Jun 2, 2016

Chris McMillan said:
OK, I've been waiting for a couple of weeks since this topic started, hoping I wouldn't have to post.... But nobody has come up with a better age than me so far....
I'll be 71 in a month or so, so I want a lot of respect out there guys!

You are just a young kid. I am 73 now, + 1 before years end.
It sure beats the alternative. Enjoy.