What's the fascination of flying out as far as you can

dirtybum · Mar 5, 2016

BobW said:
And then they cry like babies when they lose there ride.

There's no crying in flying!

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This one happened this afternoon. I'll be on another flight with another bird as soon as the batteries are charged[emoji41]

shorttimer · Mar 5, 2016

dirtybum said:
There's no crying in flying!View attachment 46153
This one happened this afternoon. I'll be on another flight with another bird as soon as the batteries are charged[emoji41]

That's half the fun - watching big boys and girls cry.

Chris Munson · Mar 5, 2016

Well, in outback Australia, where the nearest intersection, or the nearest township may be 100 miles away, and only 12 people live there, flying a few miles (kilometers actually) is better than off road driving in a desert or walking off into the sunset to have a look.
There are many amazing things to see here, and remotely looking is easier, safer and quicker. Just imagine standing on a lookout in awe of the view, then saying, hey, what's that way out there in the distance? Then you know what flying way out there is for.

Tony Cowan · Mar 5, 2016

clarky150 said:
am I missing something but if you want to shoot something that's 2mile away why not just get closer rather than risking it and flying so far away

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I need to go 3 miles away. Can't get close. I will explain. I live in Florida and our state parks don't allow take off and landings in the park. However they don't care if I fly over from some where else.

So I will take off 3 miles out. Over water unobstructed. So distance no problem. Fly around 3-5 mins. Get my footage of this beautiful preserve we have. And come back. Easy breeZy. But can't do it up close. As they will freak out. But I do understand what you mean.

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DiverDan · Mar 6, 2016

Tommymonkey said:
It's the same with people with sport cars driving very fast.

No it's not.. Driving my GT-R on the F1 track, I could see where I was going and what was ahead.

Anyway, I'm in it for the photo/video 3D possibilities, not the flying per se.

artichoke · Mar 6, 2016

With The Birds said:
Your question presupposes the long flight is with the intent of capturing stills or footage of some distant POI.

For many in the pursuit of distance the distance recorded, a number of feet or metres is the prize.

Tinkerimg and hardware mods, using the breeze, choosing altitudes and speeds of flight to better your own previous record or acheivements of others.

Its all within the pursuit of and just another facet to the hobby and brings pleasure to those who go for distance.

I know a few people who dont take off from anywhere outside their property and one who hardly flys seemingly enjoying looking at the phantom on the shelf in the office. I dont understand that but they are happy and not for me to judge.

To each their own.

Well I'd rather take off from my own property for obvious reasons. No reason to transport everything and find a suitable takeoff spot, away from the comfort of my own yard. And I want to see as much as possible from my own yard. I'm in a fairly scenic area with some features not reachable or even visible by road.

dhsprogis · Mar 7, 2016

clarky150 said:
am I missing something but if you want to shoot something that's 2mile away why not just get closer rather than risking it and flying so far away

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Range is a matter of perspective and uninterrupted video footage.

0DRK3RT · Mar 7, 2016

DiverDan said:
No it's not.. Driving my GT-R on the F1 track, I could see where I was going and what was ahead.

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Anyway, I'm in it for the photo/video 3D possibilities, not the flying per se.