Some people meditate, watch movies, or play video games. We all need some way to clear our heads and put smiles on our faces. For me, I have found that I cannot hold back a grin once I start flying. Grandpa enjoyed remote-controlled flight, and I must have inherited his joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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These four controls are complicated enough to purge a turbulent mind of anything that ought to be forgotten, but simple enough that my hands can translate my intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people use drones to capture footage for their social media. I don’t fly a drone. A drone is a craft that flies itself. You point where it goes and it goes there. I fly a First Person View (FPV) quadcopter. The form is the same as most drones, but the operation is totally different. I don’t direct my flight from an app. Instead, I pilot it. Inside the canopy is a tiny camera that sends video to a set of goggles that put me right in the cockpit. That big controller hangs from my neck to give me precise control over every movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n