Photo by Steve Simpson
Dennis Brooks, Vice President, Drone Club
The Drone Club at Robson Ranch Denton met on Feb. 26 in Room 104 of the Creative Arts and Technology Center from 7 to 8 p.m., to discuss “Flying in Cold Weather.” Of course, being Texas, it was a 90-degree day. The presentation images showing snow and below-freezing temperatures were from January of this year and February of the previous four years.
We had newcomers and shared a lot of general information during the presentation. Dennis covered personal dress and equipment issues that are important when flying in cold weather. Several examples were presented, including cold with snow, cold with sleet, cold with bare ground, and the effects of wind combined with cold. Dennis is one of the more extreme flyers, and several times he reiterated, “Do as I say, not as I did, as presented!” Examples of conditions that required drone replacement, and in one case personal injury, demonstrated some of the results from flying beyond the limits of the drone and pilot in cold weather.
Our club has no dues, and meetings are open to anyone with an interest. You do not have to own a drone to attend. Dennis Brooks is also the mentor for new pilots, helping them get into the air safely and legally here at Robson.
To learn more about the Drone Club, please visit our website, www.robsontech.club/tag/drone.
At our March 25 meeting, resident Mike Montefusco gave a presentation on the gyrocopter he built and flies, along with information and the history of gyrocopters.
If you have any questions, contact Club President Steve Simpson at 817-919-1065 or [email protected].