Yesterday I decided to push my luck and go film at some waterfalls near me. I had in my head David W's Running Waters (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=421GwUkqB7g) FPV video, and wanted to try something similar with my Tricopter. Something was telling me it was a bad idea and that I wasnt good enough yet, but I didnt listen. I should have.
This was only my 3rd FPV flight so I was still getting the hang of flying just by the monitor, but I still keep looking up which is one of the reasons this accident happened.
Ended up upside down in the water after a stupid moment, so the tricopter is going to be out of action for a while for a rebuild! Still, lesson learnt, and more practice required!
So for any other new people just getting into FPV, if something is telling you you are trying things above your skill level, then you probably are. I'm not saying that should stop you though, it certainly still wont stop me trying again! :D
I now have the task of rebuilding the tricopter, so looking forward to neatening everything up, since my first build was a bit experimental in terms of being new ground for me.
Thanks to the Flite Test team for continual inspiration and for the build plans, if it wasnt for you guys I wouldnt be having so much fun with this hobby! :D
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