Questions tagged [safety]
For questions about using and operating drones and model aircraft safely
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Can we use two radio receivers on drone with different frequencies to increase range possibilities and safety?
I think about installing additional 915MHz receiver into drone which has 2.4GHz receiver. I want to keep controls when 2.4GHz is jammed or drone flied too far (or behind large obstacle).
But opposite ...
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Can drone pilots use 1-800-WX-BRIEF?
Can drone pilots call 1-800-WX-BRIEF to get weather information like pilots of crewed aircraft can?
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Can nitro engine run on gasoline (RON95)?
I am planning to buy this nitro engine. However, the fuel (nitromethane) is very expensive. I can only use gasoline (RON 95). Can I run this engine on gasoline to produce the same amount of max power?
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What is the most invisible obstacles to avoid and notice when flying a drone?
Now I am understanding one thing: there are two kinds of obstacles, in addition to the visible obstacles, such as trees, there are also invisible obstacles that will affect the flight of the drone.
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How close can a drone be to a wind turbine in Germany?
I operate a rather professional fixed wing drone which requires pre-flight planning via an app and doesn't support direct control besides instant flight abortion and "return to landing zone" ...
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How tight should the screws at the bottom of the motor shaft be?
As I was replacing a shaft screw on a motor, I thought I'd check the other motor shaft screws. I noticed that none of them were tight, so I tightened them. As a result, the drone flew horribly. So ...
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How to secure the screw on a BLDC motor shaft
I lost the screw that holds the motor bell to the base of the motor. I replaced it and flew, but it came loose and I lost it again. I used blue thread lock to secure it. Do I need to use red thread ...
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In what situations do puffy batteries pose a risk of ignition?
In this Drones and Model Aircraft SE question, Is it safe to fly LiPo batteries after they get "puffy"?, David O. asked if it is safe to use puffy LiPo batteries.
Gparyani provided an ...
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Can boosting the Caddx vista to 1200mw cause damage to the unit?
What can happen to your Caddx Vista camera if you boost its output to 1200mW? Could it be damaged in any way; including overheating?
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Disposing of a drone safely
Related:
How do I safely dispose of my LiPo batteries?
If my drone crashes and I want to dispose of it, how can I do so safely? Is it necessary to disassemble the drone into different parts: motors, ...
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How to identify and address multirotor motor overheating
When flying my drone, I often notice my drone motors getting hot after a flight and am concerned that it could explode/blow up.
What does a hot drone motor mean?
Is this something to be concerned ...
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Recommend safe distance from other drone flyers
When going to fly my drone, I notice there are a few other drone flyers as well.
What is the recommended safe distance to be kept from other drone users in order to not cause an accident?
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How hot should an ESC get?
What is the maximum safe temperature that a brushless drone ESC should get? What could happen if a brushless ESC were to go over its maximum temperature tolerance?
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Effect of motor load on ESC?
I know that when a prop is caught on something or is slowed down by something it can put extra strain on the ESC or even burn it out.
If I was using a 2207 motor with an unusually large and heavy ...
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Is it safe to fly LiPo batteries after they get "puffy"?
Some of my LiPo batteries got "puffy" after a few months. Is it still safe to fly them, or should I safely dispose of them?
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