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)
vitachick
Excellant! Think there is someone standing on your roof lol.
magnus073
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 ;)
barryjeffer
This looks like a great hobby.. it must take a good deal of skill to fly this and get shots like this. Bravo!
ArtistKimberly
Very Impressive Image,
bazza
Nice snow shot Rod, oh btw time to mow the lawns there ;-P. Looks like that copter is going to be some fun toy...
MineFujiko
Lovely capture, RodS-san! looks like miniature town. love your "heliport":)
tigertim
Excellent Rod, looks like you are having a barrel of fun with that 'copter.... this is an awesome shot.. and very Christmassy too!
adorety
Cool photo and great toy!
brewgirlca
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?
Faemike55
Great capture Rod! you have a new skill set to your resume: quad flyer
auntietk
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! :)
GrandmaT
Neat picture! You're going to have to get a deicer for that thing soon. Glad you are having fun with it.
mrestey
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!
Diemamker
Looks like you're getting the hang of this little copter... great shot of your house... Hope you have a Happy Holiday season..
bmac62
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!
eekdog
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..
pimanjc
I like the trees in your back lot.
whaleman
Excellent shot!
MagikUnicorn
Pretty cool I want to see this next summer ;-)
Richardphotos
the snow adds so much to your capture. must be a blast flying it
misty7j3
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!!
debbielove
Oooops! Just a bit I think there! Great shot and I love the Helipad! Great idea! Well taken.. Rob
Rhanagaz
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)
adrie
This is a great shot from above, Rod,.....love the POV.
Razor42
Very cool! Love the little Helipad!
Cyve
Absolutely fabulous !!!
knupps
Love the helipad. Great shot of your house.