I just ordered a Mini 4 Pro because I want to see the outdoors again, but I’m bedridden. I read that the antennas need a direct line, and now I’m wondering if I can even fly it from my bed.
Will it work if I try to fly it from inside? Or will the signal cut out? If it does, are there any affordable antennas or boosters I can use? Maybe even something I can build myself?
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If you’re bedridden, you should check out the Oculus Quest and the Wander app. It lets you travel the world virtually.
Blair said:
If you’re bedridden, you should check out the Oculus Quest and the Wander app. It lets you travel the world virtually.
I have one but never heard of that app. Thanks for the suggestion!
@Galen
You’re going to love it. It’s a game-changer for sure.
If you’re in the USA, you can’t legally fly outdoors while bedridden because you need to maintain visual line of sight (VLOS).
Riley said:
If you’re in the USA, you can’t legally fly outdoors while bedridden because you need to maintain visual line of sight (VLOS).
Riley said:
If you’re in the USA, you can’t legally fly outdoors while bedridden because you need to maintain visual line of sight (VLOS).
Most countries with drone laws require VLOS. Ignoring that just makes regulations stricter for everyone.
Riley said:
If you’re in the USA, you can’t legally fly outdoors while bedridden because you need to maintain visual line of sight (VLOS).
Chances of getting caught might be low, but it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.
Riley said:
If you’re in the USA, you can’t legally fly outdoors while bedridden because you need to maintain visual line of sight (VLOS).
Should we let a blind person ride a motorcycle on the highway just because they want to? Same idea.
You can fly from inside, but you’ll need to keep the drone within VLOS. If you don’t, it would be illegal in most places.
Phoenix said:
You can fly from inside, but you’ll need to keep the drone within VLOS. If you don’t, it would be illegal in most places.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Phoenix said:
You can fly from inside, but you’ll need to keep the drone within VLOS. If you don’t, it would be illegal in most places.
Thanks for the heads-up!
You could have a spotter watch it for you. That might help.
@Vesper
In Europe, that would still require a special license and specific drone classification.
@Vesper
In the US, the spotter must also be able to take over control in an emergency. They can’t just stand there and watch.
Do you have a window you can see out of? That could help you maintain VLOS with some creative positioning.
Legally, you need to keep the drone in your line of sight. Unless it’s hovering outside your window, you might not be flying it legally.
Xavi said:
Legally, you need to keep the drone in your line of sight. Unless it’s hovering outside your window, you might not be flying it legally.
How do people keep VLOS when wearing goggles? Isn’t that impossible?
@Kieran
In some places, you need a spotter to watch the drone while you use goggles.
@Kieran
Yeah, you’re supposed to have a spotter with you for that.