I promised my brother in law John we would drop in Medicine hat this week so he could try my Q500 4K. Up until today, 80 - 100 K winds (50 - 63 MPH). Today, the weather network showed little wind so we went down there, 2 hour drive. When we got there, winds around 15 - 20 K. I said ok then, but we have to go outside of town at least 9 Km from the airport. When we got to where we could fly, the winds had picked up to 40 K with gusts to 50 K. John looked so heartbroken that I said we could try, but I didn't hold out much hope. Well, the drone surpassed my expectations. In these winds it was stable and easy to fly. Being on the prairies, very little to block wind (no trees). I let John try after I had taken off. He had a blast and went through all three of my batteries. I think he is hooked. The only thing I noticed was my batteries went down faster because it was working harder. His only problem is having just spent $2000 for new golf clubs. He is trying to decide how to get $1200 past his wife for a drone. Another one addicted to drones... I didn't tell him it was in turtle mode, he thought it was fast.
We had great fun and kept the drone fairly close and lower than 25 meters. Tomorrow The Weather Network is calling for less wind so it is my turn for fun!
Happy flying all!
We had great fun and kept the drone fairly close and lower than 25 meters. Tomorrow The Weather Network is calling for less wind so it is my turn for fun!
Happy flying all!