Recent content by Justalilguy

I got the controller for Christmas and picked up an OTG to connect my pixel 3 XL. However, the two times that I've flown with it, the phone disconnects from the remote after a minute or two. Any thoughts on what could be the issue? Bad OTG cable maybe? This is the cable that I purchased...

FWIW, I contacted the FAA about my issue with airport denying me permission to fly. Here is their response. Thank you for contacting the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Support Center. As you noted, under the current framework for recreational flyers you are obligated to inform the...

Thank you for the info, everyone! I really appreciate it. Also, congrats, rcdancer for passing your test.

I'm roughly 4.5 miles to the east near Bentleyville

That's pretty much exactly what it is. I know he won't notice, my only concern is a cranky neighbor would call the cops if they don't like a drone flying around and the cop would ask if I had permission.

Thanks! I took a look at the link but I don't see it shaded magenta. Here is the link to the airport in skyvector if you wouldn't mind taking a look. 22D - Bandel Airport | SkyVector

Thanks for the reply! I spoke to the owner/manager of the airport. It's a small airport with two unpaved runways and no ATC. I think it's mostly single engine and gliders that use it. AirNav: 22D - Bandel Airport. I left him a message yesterday and still haven't heard back, so I'm guessing I...

I just got my spark this week. I am 4.6 miles from a tiny airport. I called earlier in the week to notify that I was going to fly and he said it was his understanding he can deny permission and he doesn't let anyone fly drones. As I said I'm just barely inside the 5 mile radius. I called and...