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Recent content by TrevorSpark

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    Nervous new Spark owner

    AGREED, the simulator to me didn't seem like MUCH But once I actually flew it really was very much like flying.
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    Newbee in newport richey

    I'm in NPR also right at Grand and Mass ave. I fly at my house and down the River, BUT I also have a Boat and fly out on the islands. The main thing is to be respectful of the local area, and ask if you know someone is in charge....but hard to find that person. Right near me are two school...
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    400ft flight in Nebraska

    A quick 400ft Flight in Nebraska,
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    DJI Care Refresh

    I crashed my Drone into the water. Sent it in and they sent me a new one no questions asked. There was a $50/ deductible....BUT worth it.
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    Shots over Old Tampa Bay today.

    Yep, totally understand, wasn't trying to correct anything just saying what little I knew. Also totally understand about the Airports. I used to go into that bay area with my boat. I'd love to see mid-summer when the bio luminescent algae is in blume at night I am wondering if it would be able...
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    Shots over Old Tampa Bay today.

    You may or may not know, that area is now called Safety Harbor.
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    Shots from this afternoon in Tarpon Springs Florida, USA.

    Is is called Fred Howard Park, it is a man made beach area. Not sure the entire history.
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    Shots from this afternoon in Tarpon Springs Florida, USA.

    Very nice, I know the area well, hoping to get out to the North Sandbar soon and do some flying and shark chasing.
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    FAA Section 349, Recreational Operations ~ The bits & pieces

    Curious about the aeronautical knowledge test.........anyone have any additional information. That applies to everyone. Because it is supposed to be on you and available to show law enforcement. Heard this is supposed to go into effect 5/17/2019.
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    Two flights around the house....

    A couple of my first flights, realize i need to smooth out my camera movements.
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    Palm launch FAIL

    I tried a Palm Land as I had done a bunch, and as it touched my hand it moved a little, hit my finger with a prop, and then tumbled right into the back of my boat......Luckily not over the edge into the water, BUT water none the less...Thank god for Care Refresh. Brand new in 10 days. My own...
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    DJI Care Refresh

    I used my Care Refresh, after a Stupidity crash, was landing on my hand, blade hit my finger and dumped into the water. I boxed it up, submitted a Claim, Printed the shipping label sent it out. Cost me $49 to process and sent me a Brand new Spark in the box with brand new battery in about 2...
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    Connecting RC with OTG cable

    THANKS everyone, That is what I thought, and the problem I had initially is that the plug did not go in very easy.....which is one reason they switched out the USB-C since it can be used similarly to a lighting cable and not wear out the connection socket, Like has been done on many a Samsung...
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    Connecting RC with OTG cable

    Quick Question, about the actual connection. I just got my Spark it works great connecting to my phone WITHOUT a cable. BUT I wanted to get a Cable. (Note-8, Spark RC) I got a USB-C to Micro-USB . However when I look at my RC unit the connection at the bottom is rounded on all sides, NOT a USB-C...
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    Hello from Wisconsin

    Welcome, and if you haven't setup the daily conversation e-mail it is probably the best update of what happened the day before on the forum that I get everyday.