Solo in Auckland New Zealand

Jason Murray · Jan 27, 2016

I've been in Auckland for a couple weeks now studying, and just got a chance to fly my drone. It's been tough to try to get outside the airport "no fly zones" because I don't have a vehicle, but I finally did so the other day and put this video together. The aerials are nothing compared to the Drone in the Snow video I posted last month, and I cut my flying time short because the seagulls were actually really scaring me. They would get super close to my drone!
Anyway, hope you enjoy this

J R · Jan 27, 2016

Jason Murray said:
I've been in Auckland for a couple weeks now studying, and just got a chance to fly my drone.

Jason,

Pretty cool! I like the "story" angle but would have loved to see more of the Solo footage. That's a long skateboard trip to do some flying! I get the Seagull thing, I would have brought her down too. I've had the Swallows bring me down on more than one occasion! Thanks for sharing!

Jerry

Acroduster · Jan 27, 2016

Curious: what are the no-fly restrictions in Auckland?

Jason Murray · Jan 27, 2016

Acroduster said:
Curious: what are the no-fly restrictions in Auckland?

New Zealand has a great website with all the rules regulations and maps of where you can fly:
airshare™
Very straight forward, and manageable

Solo Keith · Jan 28, 2016

Jason Murray said:
I've been in Auckland for a couple weeks now studying, and just got a chance to fly my drone. It's been tough to try to get outside the airport "no fly zones" because I don't have a vehicle, but I finally did so the other day and put this video together. The aerials are nothing compared to the Drone in the Snow video I posted last month, and I cut my flying time short because the seagulls were actually really scaring me. They would get super close to my drone!
Anyway, hope you enjoy this

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Very Nice shots and nicely put together as well.

Samphoto · Jan 31, 2016

Seagulls seem to be very attracted to the Solo. I have had an entire flock come after it. Very un-nerving.

Marich · Feb 1, 2016

Birds and I seem to have a strange relationship. They've pretty much left my Solo alone - so far - but about 8 years ago, a bald eagle grabbed hold of my Sig Rascal electric plane in-flight and simply ripped the wings off! I was recording when it happened and the entire earthward plunge and the sound of ripping claws and beak can be heard.
Arrggh!