Recent content by PROPS2YOU

Hello Fellow Sparkers! Diving into the software/post side of things and cannot find solid info as to how to pull full quality stills from videos. Seems it would be much more efficient to simply record flights and go back and pull images from the vids? How is this commonly done, with...

@Spark 317 Agreed, I researched prior to engagement to ensure regulations and I was within stated regulations: "Hot air balloons are manned aircraft under FAA rules. The obligation of UAV pilots and operators is to yield to manned aircraft. Pilots should not operate a UAV in any manner that...

This is what I use and love it. I was previously using the DJI set up, which is horrible, the small bag and the spark box. This is a hard shell with perfectly cut out spots for batteries, controller and all gear. Just grab and go. No issues traveling with it in my briefcase either. RL SOCO...

Ran into (not literally) a Remax Hot Air Balloon tonight, maintained a safe distance and snapped a few pics. My altitude was about 250, so he was floating around 100-150.

@pmshop Thanks for the info, yeah I'm up in Chicago burbs, so quite a bit of interference. Obviously Less when I'm flying rural. What altitude was that?

How on earth are pilots getting 10K+ foot distances with basic gear? I have OTG and use the parabolic dishes and I get to about 3,500 feet and starts getting broke up. My location does have an effect, rural versus suburban based on interference and LOS. Fascinating how these pilots are...

I wanted to share some of my images over the course of my recent spark piloting. Having the spark for about 30 days, I've learned an incredible amount which is excellent as I'm always striving to learn more! Here are a few pics of the course of my last 30 days getting acquainted with my spark. I...

Just checked my local and it was on clearance, but for $329 and they would NOT price match another store. I'm in northern IL.