active track: can you track side on???

[BrianP]

in anticipation of another video session I was wondering ' can you track an object side on' ???

I guess I will find out by trying it but as the weather is not suitable at present I thought I would ask in advance...

cheers!

 

[SoccerRef12]

Yes you can track from the side, but of course there is no obstacle avoidance. I've learned the hard way that I need to fly any route head on to ensure I don't crash (trees, wires, poles, etc) before I fly side or backwards.

 

[BrianP]

Yes you can track from the side, but of course there is no obstacle avoidance. I've learned the hard way that I need to fly any route head on to ensure I don't crash (trees, wires, poles, etc) before I fly side or backwards.

super, first hand info! Thank you Soccerref12!

 

[Roland]

It is called " profile mode" and you better do it in open space

 

[BrianP]

It is called " profile mode" and you better do it in open space

cheers Roland!

 

[Roland]

Spark missed this tree by 30 cm while flying backwards at a speed of 48,2 kph . (see other post)
I thought open space , no worries.......

 

[BrianP]

Spark missed this tree by 30 cm while flying backwards at a speed of 48,2 kph . (see other post)
I thought open space , no worries.......View attachment 13463

gotcha!!!

 

[RotorWash]

Spark missed this tree by 30 cm while flying backwards at a speed of 48,2 kph . (see other post)
I thought open space , no worries.......

That will scare the bejeebus out of ya right there!

 

[RotorWash]

in anticipation of another video session I was wondering ' can you track an object side on' ???

I guess I will find out by trying it but as the weather is not suitable at present I thought I would ask in advance...

cheers!

Good advice above Brian, just throwing this in here as well.

 

[BrianP]

Good advice above Brian, just throwing this in here as well.
View attachment 13464

thanks for the info RotorWash! I'm unfamiliar with active tracking so all gen is very useful. The last time I used Dronie I had to fiddle for a while before the function became available...

 

[hiflyer]

The last time I used Dronie I had to fiddle for a while before the function became available...

Plan on spending a little of that precious 15 minutes setting it up..I've had the best luck in profile mode walking when I have it facing me. You can then move it from side to side with the right stick and keep the drone out of trouble. I don't like those following shots because you're always looking over your shoulder and the video looks pretty silly. The Spark doesn't seem as accurate holding altitude as the later models but you can keep it quite low and it makes an interesting shot IMHO

 

[BrianP]

Plan on spending a little of that precious 15 minutes setting it up..I've had the best luck in profile mode walking when I have it facing me. You can then move it from side to side with the right stick and keep the drone out of trouble. I don't like those following shots because you're always looking over your shoulder and the video looks pretty silly. The Spark doesn't seem as accurate holding altitude as the later models but you can keep it quite low and it makes an interesting shot IMHO

cheers hiflyer! Thank you for the 1st hand info.
I plan to use the spark to track this rc vehicle in a couple of venues

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[SoccerRef12]

I was disappointed that the "monster" truck didn't crush the puny fiat (doesn't even looks like it dented it)... Funny video!

 

[BrianP]

I was disappointed that the "monster" truck didn't crush the puny fiat (doesn't even looks like it dented it)... Funny video!

for completeness: the model is that of a 'Mini One'

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[hiflyer]

Brian..that's such a cool video!