Category Archives: Drone
Out Rockhounding in The Nopah Range
Went rockhounding Monday an hour’s drive west of Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nopah Range is mostly in Inyo County, California. Extremely scenic, no trees. Bring your own shade. https://southwestrockhounding.com/2019/09/03/back-to-the-nopah-range/ A geologist friend of mine remarked on the photo below, “That’s … Continue reading
A Sneak Peek at My Latest Article
I shouldn’t do this but it’s in the cause of promoting interest in the next issue of Outdoor California. (external link). They’re a publication that rivals Audubon in presentation and anyone interested in California wildlife should subscribe. I took the … Continue reading
Learning to Drone Part IV
Here’s a few seconds of recent drone footage that I made near Goldfield, Nevada. The first video came out well but is too short. The second video shows I need practice as a new drone pilot. I needed to get … Continue reading
Posted in Drone, Photography, Uncategorized
Tagged DJI Phantom Standard drone, Drone, drone practice, learning to fly a drone
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Back From The Mojave Desert — More Thoughts on Flying A Drone
I’m back from the Mojave Desert where I was researching an article. I flew my drone three times, all successfully. I’ve written about buying and flying a drone before (internal link). A few more thoughts. Quite honestly, I am often … Continue reading
Posted in Drone, Magazine article, Uncategorized
Tagged aerial photography, diji, Drone, wildlife area
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Buying and Flying a Drone: Part 1
I bought a drone. Two upcoming writing projects could be better with drone-taken photographs so I’ve taken the plunge. I am disgusted and embarrassed by what I’ve paid but I want to be positive and so I am launching into this venture with … Continue reading
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Tagged Best Buy, DJI, DJI app, Drone, Phantom 3 Standard, wifi
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