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Old 01-07-2017, 09:45 PM   #1
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Checking your roof High Tech Style

I got a drone for Christmas and once I learned how to fly it, I thought I would combine my two hobbies: RV and Drone. So I used my drone to check out my roof on Harvey the RV. Here is what it looks like. As you can also tell,I haven't yet taken out the corner of the roof when I back into my space...
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Can you zoom in closer with it?
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I thought I was the only one that did this I'm using a zyma drone that was just big enough to require FAA registration.

What kind of drone do you have?
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I thought I was the only one that did this I'm using a zyma drone that was just big enough to require FAA registration.

What kind of drone do you have?

I have a DJI Phantom 3 standard...
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Can you zoom in closer with it?
It doesn't have zoom..but I COULD fly close I suppose...This was my first time...
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I have a DJI Phantom 3 standard...

One of the gold standards, AWESOME Christmas present.
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AWESOME, thank you! Now I have justification for my next toy, hmm I mean tool...

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That is neat. Do you have more clearance between the rv and the roof then it appears in the video? Good job backing in )
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Think you can see cracks in the caulking with that?
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Looks like it would be difficult to use as a backup camera while you are backing in.
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Cool I still have to use a ladder! Dangerous
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