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Flying near cell tower

Discussion in 'Cinestar Misc' started by Kristian C, Aug 20, 2013.

  1. Kristian C

    Kristian C Member

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    Has anyone flown near a cell or communications tower? If so, how were the results?
     
  2. Andy Johnson-Laird

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    As a general rule, I think the consensus is: Don't.
    The longer form of that is: Don't do it unless you're prepared to sacrifice the aircraft. The high powered radio transmitters, even though operating outside the 2.4Ghz band, emit so much energy that they will mostly likely bleed across the frequencies and interfere with your flight controls and you will likely lose control of the aircraft.

    Andy.
     
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  3. Kristian C

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    I've flown pretty damn close to one of those tree looking cell towers many times without any interference before. however, your point of interference is very valid. Thanks Andy
     

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