Sunday Sunset From 120 Feet by RodS
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The clouds started clearing away, and the sunset looked to be a nice one. So I grabbed the Phantom again, and sent her up to about 120 feet according to the altimeter readout on the Ipod. DJI has an app that makes your Ipod or Iphone into a virtual 'cockpit' with all the essential information (altitude, airspeed, distance from takeoff point, number of GPS satellites it can see, battery level, etc.), and a live feed from the copter's camera.
I took several shots of the sunset - for once unobstructed by buildings.
I took the Phantom up twice, and this time, both landings were better than the first one today..
You can watch the first flight today, and the sloppy, bouncy landing (LOL) HERE, or copy & paste: http://youtu.be/iBRqycspPyc
I rolled video on the two sunset flights, and stopped the video to shoot the stills, then started the video again. I'll merge all the video clips together and post them soon on YouTube.
Thanks for dropping by and for all your wonderful comments and support!
I'll post a full size version of the Strike Team from the latest T.N.A. episode later tonight or tomorrow.
Comments (31)
Faemike55
You are having just way too much fun with this copter Great capture Rod going to check out your video - hmmm your link is not linking
Faemike55
just copied the link Great video
mrestey
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! Awesome sunset image! Cool video too. This inspires me to get my copter out when the weather warms up above the "when hell freezes over" level. BTW Rod, thanks for the close-up shots of your crotch at the end of the video, LOL! That was a great ending, LOL.
RodS Online Now!
Hey, no problem! Glad to oblige! HAAAAAAAhahahahaha!
GrandmaT
That thing is just TOOO COOOL! You and Mrestey/Mike can have video competitions once the Northeast thaws a bit. I lived in NH for 20 years and once it hits the deep freeze level, only the pioneer stock go outside.
bmac62
Oh, so good to see first hand what you are seeing. I see you had an observer across the street. This looks like great fun...maybe Tara would like one for Christmas:-)))
auntietk
LOL! Uh-oh. NOW look what you've started! Wah-haa-haa-hahaha! I would have liked one of those when I was still working. I could have checked the road conditions outside my neighborhood. VERY cool!
barryjeffer
wow... this would be so cool. It's like flying up there with the camera.
eekdog
if i did not have dino dial up i could watch the video. but will enjoy the stills. Merry Christmas..
brewgirlca
Haha, unedited for sure, You might wanna delete those last 15 seconds or so of the vid. Green flanel pants.... my oh my Rod you are a man of exquisite taste!! I would believe it was just the Christmas season if you were also wearing a red jacket or cap with a white tassle on it. Now I stop laughing and have to say this shot is really great. It opens up a whole new world of photography. I also see you could plunk yourself down in my neighborhood and feel right at home as we live in areas of similar vintage.
RodS Online Now!
Between you and Mike, I'm just in tears..... LOL y'all are killin' me here! LOL! Those are actually warm-ups. Hey, it's the weekend, and I'm chillin' :-D Oh.... My sides hurt.....
MineFujiko
Beautiful sun down shot,RodS-san! Merry Christmas to you!
blinkings
Very clever stuff mate.
giulband
Great shot!!
magnus073
What an amazing little craft this one is, Rod. I love this epic looking capture.
ArtistKimberly
Breathtakingly Beautiful,
Foo-Dog
Very cool capture. Great copter, I wonder if my Uncle has gotten one. He has been into RC aircraft for 60 years.
MagikUnicorn
Impressive quality for flying camera WOWWWW
lisalisette
Its a beauty, merry Christmas to you and your loveones :)
boobunny
That was very cool, think you have everyone interested in that contraption.
tigertim
Awesome shot Rod, very cool panorama!!...nice trip around your neighbourhood!.. and the bloke across the road seems equally fascinated!!.... and.. green flannel... let's confess.. you are so enamoured with this thing that you can't wait and are flying it in your pyjama's..... :o)
Richardphotos
now this is an outstanding landscape/sly capture. the camera is very good
Diemamker
Super Image!... saw the video, and it looks like it's a great little copter. It seems to fly steady and climbs quick! the shots it produces are incredible... Ranpha, Trish and Rico just may be coming over to give this thing a go! then it's good luck getting it back! Can't wait to see the group shot!!
mickeyrony
You have a nice toy to give you so many impressive view on . Great to you to presented it to us al And i go to see the video l ((5++)
jocko500
so wonderful and merry Christmas
misty7j3
Awesome photo......your phantom chopper really does a nice job....I'd luv to have one!!!! "lol"!! I really enjoyed watching the video of your "bouncy" landing!!! Can't wait to see more!!!!! Have fun Rod!! Nice job!!
Rhanagaz
Just been a passenger on "my first flight" with you helicopter, Rod - a great experience! Everything looks so different from above, If lucky you might get a capture of Santa?;o)
adrie
This is such a beautiful view Rod, fantastic photoshot....love it. Merry Christmas to you and your family Rod.
pixeluna
Hmmm, it seems someone have opened Santa's gift too early. Have you been messing with the gifts under the tree? This is an incredible gadget/device. My oh my, I only heard about amazon's new delivery system and you have something similar. Merry Christmas, Big Bro and wishing you all the best: good health and happiness and a prosperous New Year too!
mgtcs
Very beautiful place my friend, amazing capture Rod, well done!
Razor42
Wow! Awesome capture!
Cyve
Marvelous capture and fantastic image !!! Fantastic panorama !!!
debbielove
Got to admit mate, this is a very impressive shot taken from a non - military drone thingy! Well captured! I'm officially impressed! Well done! Happy New Year to you mate! Rob