Recap of the last test During the last test of the new Mavic Air, I found that it was me, the pilot that didn’t have the confidence to fly the drone around the block. My general lack of knowledge about drone flight, coupled with a lack of skills created doubt. I had doubt about my […]
Some past history You’ll recall that I had tried working with a Drone Clone, produce in china, and sold for about $60, shipping included. For $60, the drone was pretty incredible, and while it had a great many flaws, it allowed me to understand drones enough, so that I would give up on these clones, […]
Confucius say… Man who ride bike, must first invent wheel You know, it’s funny how when you’re up to your ass in alligators, it’s hard to remember that your original intention was to drain the swamp. Oh, I get it. You’re wondering how a statement like this is in any way relevant to this post. […]
Marco… Polo… In 2004, I was planning to visit Africa for a 3 week vacation. I was to visit Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Africa is a fascinating and wondrous place, and I felt that the best way to see all of the glory that is Africa, was to become an ammeter historian, trying to understand […]
Finally, a BDR on the East Coast The Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route is a 1100 mile planned route through VA, TN, WV, and PA. The route attempts to allow a seasoned Adventure Rider to navigate the 1100 miles, exclusively using Dirt Roads, and Country lanes. Like all BDRs, the objective was, and is to allow […]