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ROBSON DRONE CLUB..."Mask Flying 2022"
Monday, February 28th 2022
26 Members Total / 10 Attendees
Google Slide Show Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Oqg7wQcKW8DX93CBOoq54-NlVOvMCXsexoHjDPfx6CM/edit?usp=sharing
Dennis Brooks, Club Vice President
On 28 February 2022 we held our monthly Drone Club Meeting at the Creative Arts and Center (CAC) in Room 104 at 7 pm and was was well attended I am wearing the Drone Mask, but it is not connected to a controller for flight in this photo.
For the first time, equipment was set up to capture the entire presentation and make it available via GroupsIO and YouTube for our members who were unable to attend the meeting. Meeting photographs were taken and as well as a recap that reflects both current and past meetings. This is another product for members developed by President Steve Simpson who should be recognized for all his work!
The presentation was about flying with a "Drone Mask", a type of goggles that allows First Person View (FPV) flight with camera drones. You can see the Drone Mask on the.screen and in the group photo. The slide show introduced the product as received, the additional equipment required/recommended and examples of Drone Mask flying through slides and videos. Key safety elements about induced vertigo and the requirement for a second person observer to maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) were part of what was covered. Flying from my home also requires a LAANC filing because I live in the Denton Airport Controlled Airspace on the Northeast portion of Robson Ranch Denton as it currently exists.
The presentation covered; the equipment you would receive and their value, what you could expect to see once your phone and drone software are active in the Drone Mask, the value of a Bluetooth mouse for control, two of my Drone Mask flights with photos and lessons learned, one of what I feel is the better videos reviewing the Drone Mask, questions, a preview of the March 28th meeting and a final wrap to the meeting.
The meeting was very interactive with strong audience questions and participation. Everyone seemed to feel it was an interesting new way to fly the camera drones and enjoyed the presentation. We were very happy with the turnout. One of the highlights of the presentation was the photo below of my first flight with the Drone Mask, I received it for Christmas and bad weather kept delaying my test flight. Finally I went out one morning in pajamas and robe and tested out the Drone Mask with my drone. My visual observer was my wife, standing to my left telling me what an idiot I was, out in the cold before I even got dresses. I had a great time! We hope you will come join us for future meetings. March will be more on safe flying here at Robson Denton. Tentative plans for the April meeting are to have a drone fly where people bring their drones and fly during the 30 minutes after sundown, one of the better lighting times for cameras.
The Drone Club has no dues. We meet the fourth Monday of every month, other than August and December, at the CATC in room 104 at 7pm. The meetings last an hour.
Our next meeting is scheduled for March 28th with Steve Simpson (Drone Club President) giving a presentation of safe flying and recommendations for drone purchases based on our experience. Examples of the drones we fly from the Mavic MINI to the Mavic 3, with all models between, will be on display. We hope to see you at the meeting.
RR Denton Drone CLUB – Christmas Magic @Robson Ranch
Monday, January 24th 2022
23 Members Total / 7 Attendees
Goodle Slide Show Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TuZEnQ4ShQTdwkWml2J6KKuWlw4boLdXFKegWEzyi0s/edit?usp=sharing
Steve Simpson, Robson Ranch Club Officer
By Steve Simpson, Drone Club President
The First 2022 Meeting of the Drone Club Robson Ranch Texas was held on Monday January 24th at the Creative Arts Technology Center
We had a good group of attendees including both new and current members
Our Meeting Theme was “Christmas Magic @Robson Ranch” with an Agenda that included Key Images Captured (Attendee Lively Query of if the Image was Captured by a Drone or a Ground Based Camera) …Drone Shot Strategy (Why Selected Key Images Were Chosen to Review) …Tools Used (Brand of Drones, Ground Based Camera & Adobe Lightroom to Capture the Images) and the Wrap Up (Premier of the Music Video YouTube of “Christmas Magic @Robosn Ranch”)
Attendee Discussion Feedback included…What is Required by the FAA to Fly a Drone Safely at Night….What Brand of Drone was Chosen to Fly and Why…If I Purchased a Drone in the Future What Would Be the Purpose to Fly It…Best Location to Fly My Recently Purchased Drone…What Websites Are Recommended to Learn More about Which Drone I Should Purchase & Who in the Drone Club Can Be My Mentor on Flying a Newly Purchased Drone.
The Drone Club has No Dues and we Meet the Fourth Monday of Each Month at the Creative Arts Technology Center in Room 104 starting at 7 pm.
Our Next Drone Club Meeting is scheduled for Monday February 28th with Dennis Brooks (Drone Club VP) presenting on an Unique Accessory that Allows FPV (First Person View) Flight with any Drone
We hope to see you then
RR Denton Drone CLUB – How I Got Started from a Commercial Part 107a Drone Pilot
22 Members Total / 10 Attendees
Power Point Presentation (Large File Down Load)
https://ln5.sync.com/dl/955dc8000/xh2h5s2n-ns9yh76e-s8i5ycgt-7yaku8ye
Steve Simpson, Robson Ranch Club Officer
The Drone Club meets the fourth Monday night of each month from 7 to 8 PM in room 104 at the Creative Arts Center.
We have no dues and attendance is open for anyone who is interested in Drones regardless if they own one or not.
Our November 22nd Meeting was hosted by Bob Hanna (Club Member). Bob’s Presentation Topic was “How I Got Started from a Commercial Part 107 Drone Pilot.”. Bob offered an in-depth presentation on all aspects of flying a drone for both professional and personal use that included the following meeting agenda…”How I Got Started Flying a Drone taking Sports Photography”…”My Wife Purchased a Drone For Me ”...”Corporate Flights for Emergency Responses”...”Real Estate Photography & Videography”...”Texas Equu Search ” “Drone Privacy Issues” and “My Key Drone Photography Tips.”
There was much open dialog and interactive discussion during the meeting including questions and answers regarding the following “What Is Airspace GPS Fencing ”...“Where Can I Fly Safely…and ”How Can I Avoid Getting in Trouble at Robson Ranch”
The Meeting Concluded with our first “Drone Club Member of the Year Award and T-Shirt” to Dennis Brooks (Club VP) for his outstanding efforts of Mentoring and Product Support and Research
Our Next General Meeting Session is scheduled for January 24th 2022 and with an In Depth Presentation on “Robson Ranch Christmas Parade of Lights”
We hope to see everyone then.
RR Denton Drone Club- Drone Recreational Flying from the Viewpoint of a Commercial Part 107 Pilot.”
19 Members Total / 9 Attendees
Google Slides Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tP3yIkAusY7vzJzmvqqpstU_R1iif9HaEkjf6EDh020/edit?usp=sharing
RR Denton Drone SIG - Drone Recreational Flying from the Viewpoint of a Commercial Part 107 Pilot.”
Steve Simpson, Robson Ranch SIG Officer
Steve Simpson, Robson Ranch Club Officer
The Drone Club meets the fourth Monday night of each month from 7 to 8 PM in room 104 at the Creative Arts Center. We have no dues and attendance is open for anyone who is interested in Drones regardless if they own one or not.
Our October 25th Meeting was hosted by Randy Hatcher (Club Member). Randy’s Presentation Topic was “Drone Recreational Flying from the Viewpoint of a Commercial Part 107 Pilot.”. Randy offered an in-depth presentation on all aspects of flying a drone for both professional and personal use that included the following meeting agenda…”How I Started Flying a Drone”…”Why I Got My FAA Part 107a Certification”...”Commercial Images Captured for RR HOA Denton”...”Advantages of an FAA Certified Drone Pilot”...”My Best Drone Images” and “My Key Drone Photography Tips.”
There was much open dialog and interactive discussion during the meeting including questions and answers regarding the following “What is the Best Entry Level Drone to Get Started With”...“Who Has the Best Pricing on an Entry Level Drone”…”What is DJI Drone’s GPS Fencing All About”...”Can We Have a Future Meeting About Flying a Drone Safely at RR”…”Who Can Be My Mentor for the DJI Mini 2 I Just Purchased”…”What is the Best Way for Me to Learn How to Fly my Drone” and “Can We Get More Info About to Prepare for the FAA Part 107 Certification Test”
There will be NO DECEMBER Meeting so our Next General Meeting Session is scheduled for January 24th 2022 and we hope to have an In Depth Presentation on “How to Best Prepare for the FAA Part 107a Certification Test”
We hope to see everyone then.
RR Denton Drone SIG - Flying Legally at Robson Ranch Denton.
18 Members Total / 9 Attendees
Google Slides Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BIdkOxPcH_1j5spVQiYGP_RpmsocL4-VstCbKTmtukQ/edit?usp=sharing
RR Denton Drone SIG - Recreational Drone Flying @Robson Ranch
Steve Simpson, Robson Ranch SIG Officer
The Drone SIG meets the fourth Monday night of each month from 7 to 8 PM in room 104 at the Creative Arts Center. We have no dues and attendance is open for anyone who is interested in Drones regardless if they own one or not.
Our September 27th Meeting was hosted by Steve Simpson (Club Officer). Steve’s Meeting Topic was “Recreational Drone Flying @Robsom Ranch.”. Steve offered an in-depth presentation on all aspects of flying a drone for personal use that included the following agenda…”How to Determine your Purpose”...”Identifying a Budget”...”Top 3 Drone Recommendations”...”FAA Basic Rules for Recreational Flying”...”Best Locations to Fly” and “Who Can Be a Mentor.”
There was much open dialog and interactive discussion during the meeting including questions regarding the following “Determining a Purpose versus an Entry Level Budget”...“How to Get Started in Flying a Personal Drone”...”Best Location for Flying a Drone”...”Are Personal Drone Learn to Fly Services Worth the Cost”...”What is the Maximum Distance a Drone Can Be Flown”...”What are the Best On-Line Sites for Learning to Fly a Drone”...”Does the Drone SIG Personally Assist Anyone With Flying a New Drone” and”How Durable are Drones for Long Term Use”
Our Next General Meeting Session is scheduled for October 25th and we hope to have a Commercial (FAA Licensed Part 107a) to present to us about their experience in flying a drone.
We hope to see everyone then.
RR Drone SIG Meeting Recap - 07 26 21
Total Enrolled Members = 17
Total Attendees = 12
Google Slides Presentation Link
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CVd9UEY4Ovx9meq2NToiGTgYg8NsrB5LMIAGaNEVNsY/edit#slide=id.p
Dennis Brooks, Robson Ranch SIG Officer
The Robson Denton Drone Special Interest Group (SIG) meets the fourth Monday night of every month, other than August and December, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 104 of the Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC). Since our meeting last month was on the cutoff day for Pioneer Press submission, a preview was presented and published in the August Pioneer Press. This is from the actual meeting. Before getting into the meeting, Dennis would like to recognize Rhett Hubbard for his aid that led to the recovery of Dennis' drone that has been in the front gate pond since 2 March 2021, over five months. Amazingly, while the motors were corroded solid and the camera full of water, the video card in the drone was just fine and the flight video recovered. The drone was recovered by a local SCUBA diver, coordinated by Rhett, cleaned and turned in for replacement by DJI, the drone company. Dennis has been unusually persistent in working to recover his drone and the saga will be covered in a future meeting.
We had a dozen people at the meeting with additional lost when the announcement was not complete with location. Dennis extended the information presented by Steve Simpson in the June meeting on the legal requirements from government agencies to fly here at Robson. They do vary in parts of the community that fall under the Denton Airport controlled airspace, seen shaded in blue over the portion of Robson on the screen. Note that new construction to the North will all fall under controlled airspace with more restrictions as the development extends toward the airport. Dennis added to the legal requirements with the physical requirements to prepare the drone and accessories, preparing yourself as a drone pilot, the courtesy to be shown our neighbors and tips to make each flight safe and successful. He handed out a 31 step checklist that covered items necessary, required, and nice to have for a safe and legal drone flight. There was avid discussion with commercial and recreational pilots at the meeting. The rules vary a bit, but less as the FAA becomes more restrictive in controlling drone flight. Dennis worked his way through charging and updating the drone, controller and all accessories. He discussed the paperwork that is required and what is good to have should questions arise. He suggested a flight plan of some sort be drawn out so all objectives of the flight would be met. Dennis found that he was forgetting video and camera settings and failing to take the photos he wanted without a map of the proposed flight with photo opportunities identified and changes in the drone controls and settings as they occurred in the flight. Having lost a drone in the pond and fortunate to recover the drone, Dennis is much more careful in flying and is happy to pass information gained through courses, videos and talking with other pilots. The officers of the group do offer to mentor new pilots and help them learn to fly safely. The meeting was extended by additional questions and discussion. It seemed to be productive and worthwhile for those that attended.
Please join us at our monthly meetings. Visitors are welcome, even if you do not have a drone. We are happy to explain our preferences and experiences with accomplished pilots to those thinking of buying a drone. We try to display some of our photos and videos to illustrate our programs. Mentoring and "Buddy Flying" will help you become a safe and proficient flyer here at Robson.
RR Drone SIG Meeting Precap - 07 26 21
Total Enrolled Members = 17
Total Attendees = 12
Google Slides Presentation Link
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CVd9UEY4Ovx9meq2NToiGTgYg8NsrB5LMIAGaNEVNsY/edit#slide=id.p
Dennis Brooks, Robson Ranch SIG Officer
The Drone SIG meets the fourth Monday night of each month from 7 to 8 PM in room 104 at the CATC.
Our July meeting covers what it takes to fly legally at Robson Ranch Denton. This is presented in the form of a checklist, with copies handed out to attendees and available to any that have an interest.
The Agenda; Why you need a checklist, Samples of free commercial checklists, 31 steps to legally flying at Robson (covered by the handout), What makes it worthwhile, Certifications required for Recreational and Commercial pilots, Paperwork to have on hand when you fly, and Alternate local flying at the Denton Aero Park. The meeting will conclude with questions.
This meeting builds on the information from the June meeting and adds information from new FAA publications such as CFR 107_31. There are a number of FAA Rules that apply to recreational and/or commercial (Part 107 certified) pilots. The checklist covers from flight preparations, charging your drone batteries, controller and phone/tablet, then progresses through the software, maps and other steps, preflight, flight, post-flight, to putting the drone away for another day. Dennis will cover restricted zones over and around Robson Denton, filing for permission as necessary, checking the weather, the steps to prepare the drone before leaving the house, options for launch areas, general flying tips and things to check after you finish flying for the day. A sample flight plan for efficient flights and some of the accessories that are required or just nice to have are part of the presentation.
If you have a drone, think you might want to get a drone, or just want to see what we do with drones, please come by, Monday night, July 26 at 7 PM. Visitors are welcome and we are happy to give our opinions and sources of information to purchase a drone as well as mentoring or "Buddy Flying" to help you become proficient here at Robson.
RR Drone SIG Meeting Recap - 06 28 21
Google Slides Presentation Link
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ijuZDaGXTB9wzHrEnqHf_e_EtHXWTrfaNRXXepl4zcA/edit?usp=sharing
Steve Simpson, Robson Ranch Club Officer
The Robson Ranch Drone SIG (Special Interest Group) meets the fourth Monday of each month (except August and December) starting at 7 pm at the CATC, Room 104. We invite all with interest in any drone related topics. We are growing our club and now have 15 Members Enrolled in our Exclusive IO Groups (Previously Known as Yahoo Groups).
Our June 28thth meeting was hosted by Steve Simpson (Club Officer). Steve Simpson (Drone Enthusiast) presented on “Flying Safe at Robson Ranch” with 6 attendees. Steve updated attendees on the FAA Newest Mandatory Recreational Certification called “TRUST” and elaborated on why obtaining this from Certified OnLine Providers will be important. Steve also revealed and discussed the key FAA Website Links to determine who is a “Recreational Pilot, Optimal Places to Fly at Robson Ranch, FAA Air Space Restriction Maps, Process of Instantly Applying for LAANC (Air Space Waver) and Using Mobile phone/tablet Apps. Please join us each month! The Drone SIG (Special Interest Group) has no dues or membership requirements other than owning or having interest in anything drone related.
Our July 26th Meeting will be Hosted by Dennis Brooks on “Charging Batteries to Post Landing, All you need to Legally Fly at Robson Ranch '' so we hope to see everyone then.
RR Drone SIG - 05 24 2021
Steve Simpson, Robson Ranch Club Officer
The Robson Ranch Drone SIG (Special Interest Group) meets the fourth Monday of each month (except August and December) starting at 7 pm at the CATC, Room 104. We invite all with interest in any drone related topics. We are growing our club and now have 10 Members Enrolled in our Exclusive IO Groups (Previously Known as Yahoo Groups).
Our May 24th meeting was hosted by Steve Simpson (Club Officer). Steve Depoe (Commercial Drone Pilot & Presenter) continued with our...”Member Spotlight” which provides Members to showcase their drone passions with 12 attending. Steve revealed the various Drones uses to capture images for travel & pleasure and he went into great detail demoing his Hawaii Video Compositions. Steve also discussed the basics for any Drone Pilot to Fly and we all need to be aware of these as we fly. Attendees were engaged in lively interaction with Steve during this Session
Flight restrictions around Robson were brought up. A general overview of DJI and FAA restrictions as well as courtesy around Robson will be in next month's presentation. "What should I buy?" for a first drone came up. We are happy to discuss why we bought what we fly and to help people new to drones with our experiences and a bit of guidance.
Please join us each month! The Drone SIG (Special Interest Group) has no dues or membership requirements other than owning or having interest in anything drone related.
Our June 28th Meeting will be focused on how to “Safely Fly our Drones at Robson Ranch” so we hope to see everyone then.
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