After Holiday Drone Fly In

Bring Your New Holiday Drone! 🤩

Saturday, December 30, 2017, 12pm to 4pm.

If you cannot find the location and you have already RSVP’d text me my cell number is (404) 234-9309.

We are not accepting any new attendees. Names will be checked at the gate!

Bring your drone or fly one of ours. If you have a race quad let us know and we'll set up gates. All drones welcome and all skill sets welcomed! KIDS Welcomed!

Must RSVP

Fairburn Fly Field Address: 7555 Jones Road, Fairburn, GA 30213

This message is for attendees who have already RSVP’d.

We are at capacity, no new attendees are being accepted! Will be checking attendees in st the gate!

Below is info regarding flying in the wind and the cold!

Flying drones in the wind You will need to follow our field rules!

Tomorrow there will be winds from 5-8mph. This will be a good opportunity to learn to fly in the wind. A word of caution. Fly into the wind on the way out and with it on the way back, use a fully charged battery and watch out for birds.

Don't fly with the wind after takeoff...fly against the wind so assure you have enuff juice to get back to your landing point.

Colder temperatures can affect the aircraft and its batteries, significantly reducing flight time if you’re not careful.

Check your drone manual for wind and cold advisories!

Don’t take your drone to high if you are not a skilled flyer and have not flown in the wind.

If you have a really lightweight drone, fly at your on risk.

Note: Wind gusts can pop up from time to time. Disclaimer: You are responsible for your drone and any damages! You are the pilot in command!

Attire:
Make sure you wear plenty of layers and a coat to keep yourself warm. You don’t want to get your drone up in the air to realise you’re freezing and have to bring it back down again to put a coat on.

The most beneficial item of clothing for drone pilots in winter is gloves. Your hands will be out in the open for the entire time you’re flying so make sure you have a pair of gloves on that won’t interfere with your flying ability.

We recommend using a pair of touchscreen gloves, so you can still access your device during flight. Bring something warm to drink!

Batteries:

Charge your batteries to 100% before use. It’s recommended that you don’t fly with old batteries that may be unreliable as colder weather may put stress on them. Pre-check

Before your flight, make sure you complete a thorough pre-flight checklist. Carefully check your propellers for any damage as the colder weather will put extra pressure on them. If there’s even minor damage, don’t use them.

Post Flight:
Check for damages Once you land your drone, check it over for any moisture including the batteries and camera. Wipe down the aircraft with a towel and ensure it’s completely dry before you pack it away.

During your flight, the main areas you will need to pay attention to are the battery temperature and voltage.
When using the DJI GO 4 app, you can check these under the battery settings. Make sure you stay in the recommended battery temperature range found in your aircraft’s user manual. For the battery voltage, this will show in green, amber or red. If the battery voltage colour goes red or drops below 3.2, land the aircraft immediately.

As soon as you take off the aircraft, hover for around 60 seconds at a maximum of 10 feet. Monitor the behaviour of the aircraft, the battery and the app to ensure their performance is normal.

During your flight, try to fly your aircraft with smooth and gentle movements. This will help conserve the battery and not waste your power. It’s also worth noting, colder temperatures result in the air being denser. This means your aircraft will be more responsive.

Additionally, you should pay attention to all warning messages on your app. Follow any advice given to you by the app and land if you’re prompted to do so.

See you tomorrow 12pm-4pm
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