[NSRCA-discussion] How High Can Drones Fly

[Bill's Email]

It is very common for smaller UAS opertors, like those who operate the 
DJI Phantom quads, to illegally modify their antennas in order to fly at 
greater distances and alitudes than the stock equipment would allow. A 
company named "Flytrex" gives them that ability to log their flights and 
post on line for "awards".

4,000 feet is entirely possible and almost commonplace for many of these 
idiots.

http://www.flytrex.com/challenges/distance/

Bill


On 2/11/15 4:32 AM, Ron Hansen via NSRCA-discussion wrote:
>
> I just saw a commercial on Fox News promoting an upcoming Gretchen 
> Carlson show where she asks the question why do drones fly as high as 
> 5000 ft?
>
> I wouldn’t think the run of the mill quad copter could fly that high 
> but I have no idea.
>
> Not to mention you couldn’t see it at that height.
>
> Food for thought.
>
> Thanks
>
>

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