Seattle Pilots
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Is this where everyone brings their little drones to the park for a Play Date?
between Calimesa California, and Monroe Washington.
between Calimesa California, and Monroe Washington.
Looks good, Bryce. I've been at the park quite a bit in the last few weeks but have not seen you there. Are you flying FPV with goggles or just using your phone? I've previously been researching what Bellevue's laws/regulations (if any) for drones as I was thinking about bringing my P3 to that very park. How high did you end up taking it? Did anyone approach you about flying in public?
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Hi Brian-
I'm also in the north Seattle area, what I did was do a search on Google Earth for area parks. I looked around until I found one with no trees within a 200 foot circle so I could set the max radius in the beginner mode to 32 meters, so you end up with a 200' circle to practice using controls on your new Phantom. Really you do need to practice in an area with NO obstacles, it'll make the difference between a "I crashed" post instead of a "look at this cool video" post. I usually go out just after the sun comes up so there's no people around and I can see my tablet without the bright sun interference. Enjoy! and take it slow!
I'm in Fall City, WA. (South of Duvall, West of North Bend). Just picked up a Phantom 3 Pro last week, so I'm new to all this. Sure is fun!
Hey Mothership. I'm in Fall City! right down the street. Just got my first drone last week. Been draining both batteries every day!
I'm in Woodinville.
I have mostly been practicing a lot so these videos are boring but they are usually in Woodinville and Kirkland (where I work).
youtube.com/user/rvd90277
I have mostly been practicing a lot so these videos are boring but they are usually in Woodinville and Kirkland (where I work).
youtube.com/user/rvd90277
Up in Snohomish, been practicing when I can (rain, rain....). Looking forward to getting some shots from my boat this summer.
I have an 8hr layover at Seattle airport next week. I'll have a rental car. Where are some nice takeoff spots to capture some landscape and possibly photos of the skyline?
It's hard to find places to fly in the area; State parks and Seattle/Everett parks are off-limits, as well as parks in King County and Snohomish County (though they are apparently opening a dedicated flying area in Arlington this summer), not to mention Olympic and Mt Rainier National Parks. Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Snohomish (the city) and Edmonds all at least appear to have no specific restrictions in their parks code. Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest should also be available, though I expect one should stay away from active campsites and such.
I took some photos of the Edmonds ferry area the other day; I've been checking the local news to see if anyone called the cops after spotting it.
I took some photos of the Edmonds ferry area the other day; I've been checking the local news to see if anyone called the cops after spotting it.
I was about 400 yards north of the ferry entrance, on the beach at Brackett's Landing. I would have started closer but decided I wanted to be a little further away from the crowds (was a super-nice day out so the place was pretty busy).
I'm thinking about putting together a little group to fly together this Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2016. I have three ideas for locations, near Carnation, east of Monrowe, and north Everett.
The first is the Snoqualmie River Valley where the Carnation Farm Road crosses the Snoqualmie River about 47°40'11.68"N and 121°55'40.85"W.
Also, just off Highway 2 east of Monroe along the Snohomish River at about 47°51'16.87"N and 121°54'28.19"W.
Finally, flying over some extensive railroad switching yards and the Snohomish River in North Everett about 48° 0'26.46"N and 122°11'19.06"W.
Anybody interested? We can hit one or two of these places.
The first is the Snoqualmie River Valley where the Carnation Farm Road crosses the Snoqualmie River about 47°40'11.68"N and 121°55'40.85"W.
Also, just off Highway 2 east of Monroe along the Snohomish River at about 47°51'16.87"N and 121°54'28.19"W.
Finally, flying over some extensive railroad switching yards and the Snohomish River in North Everett about 48° 0'26.46"N and 122°11'19.06"W.
Anybody interested? We can hit one or two of these places.
