/dist/images/branding/favicon

Pictures of your bird!

Discussion in 'CineStar Showcase (Photo/Video)' started by Josh Lambeth, Jul 2, 2012.

  1. Matt McCarthy

    Matt McCarthy Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2012
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    4
    I,m based in the UK so not sure what FAA rules apply to me in terms of an IFR rating but in the UK we have whats called a BNUC-S Licence for UAS's. If you have this then your UAS has passed both a visual and physical test and if the 'Pilot in command' has passed his theory then you become licensed by the CAA and changes to the UAS made from the time it was first tested are recorded in your operation manual logbooks. Am I on the right track ? (They refer to them as UAS - Unmanned Aerial Systems)

    Matt
     
  2. Gary Haynes

    Gary Haynes Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2012
    Messages:
    5,211
    Likes Received:
    460
    Andy means Instrument Flight Rules. Basically for us that would be flight via the sole use of FPV.
     
  3. Brad Meier

    Brad Meier Active Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    66
    I think he said IFR based on your photos having that cloud/misty look. I get his humor.. Even on a forum!
     
  4. Andy Johnson-Laird

    Andy Johnson-Laird Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2012
    Messages:
    10,383
    Likes Received:
    1,164
    Gary's right. IFR is both a meteorological condition and ratings for aircraft and airman. The BNUC is also a rating for airman (and to some degree aircraft), but I suspect no small UA is allowed to operate in poor visibility -- which was the reference to the image above with the swirling smoke/clouds.

    Do you have access to any of the specifics for the BNUC tests (theory, competency etc.) I cannot find anything on the web.

    Thanks
    ANdy.
     
  5. Matt McCarthy

    Matt McCarthy Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2012
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    4
    Argh ok, well in that case no in the UK you are not allowed to pilot a UAS with FPV....but the camerman can ! :)
     
  6. Matt McCarthy

    Matt McCarthy Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2012
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    4
    Ok i,m catching up now, (stands in the corner for 1 minute for being silly) ! In regards to the poor visibility since there was me and a smoke machine and a large room and my line of sight began from a maximum of 3 meters then i'd say I,m safe from getting hauled up in front of the CAA's bad boy club for flying recklessly.

    In regards to the Specifics for the BNUC info get hold of these guys http://www.eurousc.com they are the governing body for this and I,m sure that they won't mind helping you with the information. I'm not sure that I can just give you 'their' information but will ask them when I see them soon

    Matt
     
  7. Andy Johnson-Laird

    Andy Johnson-Laird Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2012
    Messages:
    10,383
    Likes Received:
    1,164
    Please do ask Eurousc. Must be hard to prepare for a test that's proprietary. Do they sell study guides?

    Andy.
     
  8. Brad Meier

    Brad Meier Active Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    66
  9. Andy Johnson-Laird

    Andy Johnson-Laird Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2012
    Messages:
    10,383
    Likes Received:
    1,164
    Nice, Brad. Does motor #5 have green tape around it? How was the shot taken? From another copter or from a structure?
    Andy.
     
  10. Brad Meier

    Brad Meier Active Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2012
    Messages:
    749
    Likes Received:
    66
    Yes, green tape. Well it's a lightweight sticky back material, Monokote trim sheet. Same for the orange. Also have LEDs on the end of boom 5. You can see that green from a long ways.

    Photo was taken from about 5'6" handheld. Copter was around 2ft. The slope of the ground makes it look a little high
     
  11. Tristan Twisselman

    Tristan Twisselman Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2012
    Messages:
    416
    Likes Received:
    25
    I laughed at the IFR joke Andy :) Cool pic Brad!
     
  12. Andy Johnson-Laird

    Andy Johnson-Laird Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2012
    Messages:
    10,383
    Likes Received:
    1,164
    For those in the UK I realize I should have said IMC. :)

    Andy.
     
  13. Matt McCarthy

    Matt McCarthy Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2012
    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    4
    :):)
    :)
     
  14. Tyler Olson

    Tyler Olson Member

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2013
    Messages:
    154
    Likes Received:
    8
    great shot brad
     
  15. Jaan Kronberg

    Jaan Kronberg New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2012
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    4
  16. Enrique Rubio

    Enrique Rubio Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2012
    Messages:
    48
    Likes Received:
    5
  17. MIke Magee

    MIke Magee Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2012
    Messages:
    422
    Likes Received:
    103
    Well, we finally took a shot of our hard working pride and joy!
    Mike & Louise
    13.04.24.png
     
  18. Scott Aubuchon

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2012
    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    4
    Looks good Mike!
     
  19. Stefan Hunziker

    Stefan Hunziker New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2013
    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    4
    with the bad weather here in Switzerland, i finally had the time to take some studio-shots of my copter HFC-CS8-5-2013-0085.JPG
     
  20. Sebastian Meredith

    Sebastian Meredith Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2012
    Messages:
    257
    Likes Received:
    41
    Just completed an awesome music video in a huge absolutely flat pan. Perfect weather for flying. Our CS8 performed perfectly!
    image.jpg
     

Share This Page