First Snow From The Air by RodS
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We had a bit of snow yesterday, and early this morning. It only amounted to about 4 inches at most, but it's cooooold!
Nevertheless, I couldn't resist the temptation to take the Phantom up and get a few photos. I didn't try to go too high as there was a bit of breeze, and this was only my second flight.
Anyway, here's my house from about 75 feet up. You can see me in front of the garage, and Jo is standing on the porch shaking her head at her nutty husband out flying a quadcopter in freeze-your-bippy-off temperatures.
You can see my "heliport" in the driveway. It's just a piece of foam insulation. When I landed, the downwash from the props kept blowing it and moving it around slightly.
I took her up for a short video flight, and the landing was rather funny - I'll see if I can post the video to You Tube later today.
Hope everyone is staying warm, and enjoying the weekend! As always, thanks for dropping by, and for all your great comments!
Comments (27)
Excellant! Think there is someone standing on your roof lol.
Very cool photo Rod, and it appears you got the storm that went just to the north of us. I know when it was first passing through the Joplin area the other day that fog was so thick you could barely see 1/4 mile in front of you. I really like the little heliport you have setup in the driveway, but now you need to add some lights to it (They might help weigh it down also) lol ;)
This looks like a great hobby.. it must take a good deal of skill to fly this and get shots like this. Bravo!
Very Impressive Image,
Nice snow shot Rod, oh btw time to mow the lawns there ;-P. Looks like that copter is going to be some fun toy...
Lovely capture, RodS-san! looks like miniature town. love your "heliport":)
Excellent Rod, looks like you are having a barrel of fun with that 'copter.... this is an awesome shot.. and very Christmassy too!
Cool photo and great toy!
What an awesome idea. Bet it gives you a whole new view of you neighborhood.I can see all sorts of professional uses for this device, like flying up to the top of a steep scramble to see if it is worth climbing up for. Can you view the pictures in live time?
Great capture Rod! you have a new skill set to your resume: quad flyer
Hi Jo! Hi Rod! waves How y'all doin'? I'm happy to see your house in the snow from the air, as opposed to trying to drive over there in that stuff! :P It's 58 and sunny with a good stiff breeze here at Lackland this afternoon. So far nobody has made us march anywhere! LOL! :)
Neat picture! You're going to have to get a deicer for that thing soon. Glad you are having fun with it.
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Or should I say COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD! LOL! So, that's your house eh? WOW. You have really close neighbors. Course, I share a driveway with my closest neighbor but that's my brother, lol. I would LOVE to see the videos. Have a HAPPY and SAFE holiday season buddy!
Looks like you're getting the hang of this little copter... great shot of your house... Hope you have a Happy Holiday season..
Wow, Rod...this adds a completely new dimension to your life. I know that sounds rather dramatic but who else in your neighborhood can step out and send a camera straight up 75' or more? Cool shot...good to see you both!
man dude! this new toy is way awesome, i so want one myself now. i can only imagine the spying you can do with this, or just happen to catch a crime in progress and help the police nab the criminal. very cool, very cool, Rod. Merry Christmas..
I like the trees in your back lot.
Excellent shot!
Pretty cool I want to see this next summer ;-)
the snow adds so much to your capture. must be a blast flying it
Awesome photo!! I like your "heliport"! We've been getting a lot of snow up in my "neck of the woods" too.....I'm worn out from shoveling snow...."lol"!! Nice job Rod!!
Oooops! Just a bit I think there! Great shot and I love the Helipad! Great idea! Well taken.. Rob
Great shot from above, Rod!! I'm sure your TNA-girls could benefit for this toy! And a very merry Chrismas to you and your family, Rod!! :o)
This is a great shot from above, Rod,.....love the POV.
Very cool! Love the little Helipad!
Absolutely fabulous !!!
Love the helipad. Great shot of your house.