Hot Air Balloon

[PROPS2YOU]

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.

 

[Northwood Mediaworks]

Nice pics... I was thinking the other day about how cool it would be to launch (carefully) from a balloon in flight....

 

[I B Spectre]

Crisp photos, thanks for sharing.

 

[MarkBarnes]

Nice Pics

 

[Spark 317]

Balloons are sneaky.

Unless you're looking up, you won't notice them until the burners fire up.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[pmshop]

I need another crack at that.
Didn't get close enough.

 

[AGallo]

Very beautiful pics!

 

[Nilocrenrew]

Here I thought a hot air balloon was an aircraft sort of like a helicopter -- just sayin

 

[Spark 317]

Hello from the Hoosier Heartland, Nilocrenrew.

Good observation.

The FAA does consider a balloon to be a manned aircraft, complete with an N number.

It's not a powered aircraft so it's predictable on which direction it will go to steer clear of the flight path at a safe distance.

A helicopter can go anywhere, anytime and is why you should land the drone if one is near.

Welcome to the Forum. ?

 

[PROPS2YOU]

Hello from the Hoosier Heartland, Nilocrenrew.

Good observation.

The FAA does consider a balloon to be a manned aircraft, complete with an N number.

It's not a powered aircraft so it's predictable on which direction it will go to steer clear of the flight path at a safe distance.

A helicopter can go anywhere, anytime and is why you should land the drone if one is near.

Welcome to the Forum. ?

@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 poses a risk of collision with a manned aircraft. Trained pilots know that they may not fly near, above, below unless well clear. The UAV must not in any way create a risk of collision with a hot air balloon."

@Nilocrenrew I appreciate your concern and duly noted.

 

[RotorWash]

Great unique shots! ?

 

[Brian Snyder]

Very nice images.

 

[tmgrood]

Great shots and thanks for responsible as opposed to trying to land on top of it. ?