What we're about
The NJ Drone User Group (part of The Drone Group) is all about getting together to Help and Learn about the technology behind building and flying a UAV* (or sUAS*) drone, as well as how to use it safely and sensibly for fun and commercial use. (please read the basic rules here: http://alturl.com/mmftw)
We fly most weekends, weather and TFRs permitting (Temporary Flight Restriction, such as when POTUS is in the area) at various locations.
I formed the NJ Drone User Group (NjDug.org) in 2o14 and hold Flying, Building, Training and Social events throughout NJ and adjacent States - I plan putting on Drone Expos and to build a new NJ racing league. If you'd like to sponsor and/or help with either, reach out to me.
Whether you're an expert or have only just begun, come and join the fun with our GREAT members. Bring the Family as we are a Kid friendly group...
* UAV = Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle and sUAS = small Uncrewed Aircraft System (less than 55lbs - under 87knots/100mph)
Upcoming events (4+)
On our monthly online meetings, you connect from home (or your favorite spot) and watch the fun, talk to other members or guests, get news updates, see some videos from our database, show some of your own videos and photos (or send me a link to your favorite YouTube video and, 'if appropriate' 😉 I'll show it) and generally have a great time.....
Minimum of 4 Members (not including the Host) or it will be postponed...
I've scheduled this as a two hour event that you can join at any time as long as you have RSVPed to 'Attend' before the event starts (let me know if you're joining us late). We also keep going as long as there are interested active members online, which is often the case...
For security***** reasons, RSVP to Attend in the usual way and I'll send you full instructions by eMail on how you access from almost anywhere in the world using the app of your choice (see http://alturl.com/tfdiz) that you can download from http://Zoom.us
- if you haven't got the info message by 2 hours before the meeting, do not post a comment here. Send me a direct message or a TEXT and I'll resend it to you.
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Please donate towards the group running costs (fees are over $390* a year) by sending a donation to [masked] on https://PayPal.com.. Thanks to several of you for your past donations...
* Meetup charges Organizers over $18 per month (it's not free like it is to members) and Zoom $15 per month
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***** We do it this way, to avoid getting destructive meeting crashers.
- Nick.....
- Robert R.
- Richard W.
- 4 attendees
Join us for a Double Header (fly one or the other or both)....
1st location is the model airfield in Forest Hills and the 2nd location is the Calvert Vaux AMA field in Brooklyn (they invited us back) 😎....
Here is a great opportunity to get to fly 'legally' in NY with some GREAT views you normally can't access (bring family and friends too)...
RSVP here for the 9am Fly-In and then, if you'd like to join us for the 1pm Fly-In go here: http://alturl.com/pajex....
The Meadow Lake park has plenty of area to fly, a large lake, two major highways(fly beside, not over), and great views of north east Queens....
Check local Weather Map: http://alturl.com/zjiwi
Minimum of three members (not including the host) or the Fly-In will be postponed - Nick's guest count includes members from other groups.
Check back here Saturday morning to see if anything has changed...
- Nick.....
- 1 attendee
We've been invited to fly at the Seaview Rotary Wing Club's AMA field at the south western tip of Brooklyn.....
A large field, that also has great views of Coney Island Creek, the Yellow Submarine Island, and the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge across Gravesend Bay (see my 3rd photo). Also, take a look at their Photo Album http://alturl.com/s22xk
Only AMA members of our group are authorized to fly, as long as you RSVP to Attend. If you haven't joined yet, ask me how to do it before this Fly-In. You may also come and join before you fly, or just be an observer....
check our local Weather link http://alturl.com/ju4mg and there is a minimum of 3 RSVPed members (not including the Host) or the Fly-In will be postponed...
- Nick.....
- 1 attendee
The gates are open so, fingers crossed that we'll be able to keep flying there again..
A designated area for Drones to fly where group size is limited by the park authorities.....
The views around are great (wooded areas, historic castle and watch tower, two lakes and large fountains, see NYC on the horizon and overlook two major highways with clear view looking down on Paterson and local area)...
You must sign in 'before' you fly and register your frequency if flying FPV...
Check the local weather link: http://alturl.com/f5v2f
Minimum of three members (not including the host) or the Fly-In will be postponed - Always check back here before heading out to see if anything has changed....
- Nick.....
- 1 attendee
Past events (894)
- Nick.....
- I M.
- Richard W.
- 4 attendees
