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Started by pxr5, June 11, 2026, 12:36:55 PM

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pxr5

June 11, 2026, 12:36:55 PM
I've never owned or flown a drone before, but I was thinking about checking my gutters to see if the down pipes need unblocking. Rather than risk my life with a ladder I though why not get a little drone to have a look. They are cheap as chips on ebay, so just spunked £20 on a little 4k one. As long as it goes up and gives a picture of some sort I'll be chuffed.

I'll report back.  ;D
"Oh, for the wings of any bird other than a Battery hen."

Slim

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June 11, 2026, 12:43:38 PM
I bought one a few years ago, unfortunately because it's over the specified weight I'm not allowed to fly it without a drone licence now. They're easy enough to get I believe, I just haven't got round to it. I did get some pretty good photos with it. Video, as well.

It's a DJI one, I forget the particular model. Maybe I'll charge up the batteries and organise a sneaky illegal launch.

Slim

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June 11, 2026, 12:48:17 PM
This is downsized.

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pxr5

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June 11, 2026, 06:19:42 PM
^ That's probably quite a bit higher that I was aiming for  ;D
"Oh, for the wings of any bird other than a Battery hen."

The Picnic Wasp

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June 12, 2026, 08:06:03 PM
Quote from: pxr5 on June 11, 2026, 12:36:55 PMI've never owned or flown a drone before, but I was thinking about checking my gutters to see if the down pipes need unblocking. Rather than risk my life with a ladder I though why not get a little drone to have a look. They are cheap as chips on ebay, so just spunked £20 on a little 4k one. As long as it goes up and gives a picture of some sort I'll be chuffed.

I'll report back.  ;D

A lad called Max does my gutters. Should be Mad Max really as he has no fear of heights. He only asks me to hold the ladder if it's windy.

pxr5

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June 15, 2026, 06:24:24 PM
Oops, it came, it worked well and whilst I was getting the hang of it went into a bush and one of the motors burnt out. Maybe cheap ones like this are a waste of cash. Oh well, lesson learnt. I'm going to get my lad to buy a decent one and he can have a go.
"Oh, for the wings of any bird other than a Battery hen."

The Picnic Wasp

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June 20, 2026, 04:10:53 PM
Quote from: pxr5 on June 15, 2026, 06:24:24 PMOops, it came, it worked well and whilst I was getting the hang of it went into a bush and one of the motors burnt out. Maybe cheap ones like this are a waste of cash. Oh well, lesson learnt. I'm going to get my lad to buy a decent one and he can have a go.

I'd like one of those Amazon delivery ones so I could drop a package off to my lovely neighbours enjoying a small hours outside party. 😂🤣
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