The General Drone-Related Thread

[Sangoma]

As for editing, people on YouTube are rotten for keeping engaged any length of time so short vids have better watch rate - maybe 2 to 3 mins...

On edits, cut out jerky bits, long bits, and visually boring bits si you keeps viewers engaged.

But the best advice I can give is if your happy with what you do, that's all that matters, sod the rest!

Paul.

Yes, being one of the people on YT I agree

Problem is, when watching, you have to make a quick decision whether it is a waste of time or useful.

Introductions where the creator thinks they are making a Holywood movie, stupid music, camera not straight, panning so fast superman would struggle to follow it, pumping the zoom to show people how "good" the camera is, using every transition the software has, useless padding just to fill in time are all too common and cause immediate activation of the back button

 

[Paul Iddon]

Yes, being one of the people on YT I agree

Problem is, when watching, you have to make a quick decision whether it is a waste of time or useful.

Introductions where the creator thinks they are making a Holywood movie, stupid music, camera not straight, panning so fast superman would struggle to follow it, pumping the zoom to show people how "good" the camera is, using every transition the software has, useless padding just to fill in time are all too common and cause immediate activation of the back button

I know what you mean - heard it many times, lol...

So... did you watch the video (and to the end?)

Paul.

 

[Paul Iddon]

St Hilda's Church, Bilsborrow.

Built in 1927, designed by Henry Paley of the Lancaster firm of architects Austin and Paley at a cost of £11,640, St. Hilda's, Bilsborrow, belongs to the last generation of English gothic revival churches. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Garstang, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary the Virgin, Goosnargh, St Lawrence, Barton, St Eadmer, Bleasdale, and St James, Whitechapel, to form the Fellside Team Ministry.

The church is constructed in stone with a slate roof. The architectural style is Free Perpendicular. It has a low tower at the crossing, with a stair turret at its southeast corner, and texts inscribed above the bell openings.

Paul.

 

[Paul Iddon]

I wrote my own lyrics for my visit to Dunsop Bridge. I hope you enjoy it!

Come summer time - you should come here if you can!

Dunsop Bridge is the entrance to the famous Trough Of Bowland - even the late Queen Elizabeth has visited the tiny village of Dunsop Bridge in the Ribble Valley!

With resident ducks and grassy banks it is the perfect place to stop for a picnic or a cup of tea and a cake at the café. Ordnance Survey have declared Dunsop Bridge as the official centre of the British Isles, the famous explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes unveiled the plaque that verifies this. It is often cited as the geographic centre of Great Britain, although the exact point is at Whitendale Hanging Stones, near Brennand Farm, 4+1⁄2 miles (7 km) north of the village.

The village is at the confluence of the River Dunsop and the River Hodder before the Hodder flows south to join the River Ribble outside Clitheroe. The bridge from which the village takes its name consists of two simple arches which span the river.

Paul.

 

[Paul Iddon]

St John the Evangelist Church, Calder Vale

A small, picturesque and much loved early 19th century church, situated above the village of Calder Vale, Lancashire, in beautiful woodland countryside.
This church has much of interest, not least the beautiful structure and stained glass windows, the organ built by Wilkinson of Kendal in 1888. The first curate in charge was Revd Thomas Carter, who presided over the construction phase of the church and assisted at the consecration in August 1863.

Each year in April/May, the church is surrounded by bluebells and many people enjoy visiting from over a wide area. There are refreshments served in the church during this time, on Saturdays and Bank holidays and Bluebell Teas take place in the village hall on the Sunday afternoons.

The church has a small, warm and welcoming congregation of all ages.It has a faithful village choir including one member who has served for 97 years!

It shares an organist with All Saint’s Church, Barnacre.

Paul.

 

[captainjack]

Please could anyone give advice on buying a second hand Dji mimi 4 pro it’s done 18.8 hours flight time , 126 flights and 126 km The battery circles are a mix of 19,23,14 cycles. The drone has had Dji drone refresh for the first year when new, but not renewed, so could I still get Dji drone refresh if I bought it. Would. I be better off with new or would this drone be ok, the amount of flights worried me.
It also has this small amount of wear from were the propeller holder has been took on and off.
Thanks for any info.

 

[Norkie]

Looks like it’s been crashed to me?
How much is it?
I think only the original purchaser can renew the Refresh insurance?

 

[captainjack]

Looks like it’s been crashed to me?
How much is it?
I think only the original purchaser can renew the Refresh insurance?

£670 with five battery's I would have get them to show me flying as I would be a bit worried,but if you think it's crashed is it best to keep away, I was not sure of the 126 flights it seems alot but not sure really.

 

[Norkie]

Every time the drone lands it’s a flight, so don’t worry about that. So 126 flights is nothing.
The insurance is only available to the original purchaser prior to the first flight.
A crash is not a big problem, but I think I would avoid this one.