Recent content by RolfBertram.me

That is a very good suggestion. A bit tricky to implement on small property, but easy to do on a large properties.

I read that other manufacturer's drones do the same. The issue is lost connection, and then RTH is automatic with no way to manually control it.

I am thinking about lost connection issue, and the drone will do automatic RTH. Also, it's not about destroying the power lines. It's about a short circuit between two conductors. Happens a lot from birds and squirrels, and that blows a huge fuse for 2000 homes in my area several times per year.

RTH safety issue: This picture illustrates my normal work setup for real estate photography. Within 10 meters radius is a roof, a tree, a power line. If RTH starts within that radius, I noticed the drone goes down first and then moves horizontally to RTH. This could hit a power line and knock...