[M2inOR]

Re: OP's question about flying at night

In simple terms, there are recreational rules and commercial rules.

Read:
https://drones-pro.com/flying-drones...rones-At-Night

[ficoguy]

Its no good if they don't have the approach ramps done

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Well the traffic signs are up that SR44 will be closing at night starting on May 4th and the crews are working this morning to put the trucks under the bridge in preparation for the move. So Monday or maybe Tuesday evening it looks like the move may happen.

I plan on live streaming an elevated view of the move when it happens. The link for the live streaming is below. You'll also be able to go direct to my YouTube page to access the feed.

Gold Wingnut Live Stream - Chitty Chatty Bridge Move - YouTube

If this one goes like the Brownwood bridge move the entire move will take about 15-20 minutes to put the bridge in place. After the move is complete I'll post a time-lapse view of the move on YouTube.

If the move doesn't happen tomorrow evening I'll reschedule the feed for the next day and repeat as necessary until the move occurs. (Second hand information this morning is telling me Thursday for the move, but I'll keep a watch every day.)

Thank you for recording this...I was thinking of going down to watch it....no need now

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by jarodrig

What is the “official” name of that bridge ? Chitty Chatty bridge ???

If they had to use explosives to make a hole for the pylons, they could call it the "Chitty Chatty Bang Bang Bridge"

[RoadToad]

What Drone/Cam do you use? I am looking at the new DJI Mavic Air 2 Fly More.
Opinion?

[Robin Hardwick]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

What good news. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the feed.

To all of the doubters ….I Told You So.

The doubters are south of the turnpike and are STILL WAITING to be connected!

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by ficoguy

Its no good if they don't have the approach ramps done

Patience, grasshopper........

[Kdixon1260]

Thanks Goldwingnut! I am out of town but I really look forward to watching the process 👍

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by RoadToad

What Drone/Cam do you use? I am looking at the new DJI Mavic Air 2 Fly More.
Opinion?

I'm still uncertain of the MA2 mainly because the software it uses - DJI Fly. The only other one using it is the Mavic Mini (which I have). All the rest of the DJI models use DJI Go4 to fly. The feature set on Fly is very very limited as compared to Go4 which is the concern. The aircraft itself, from what I am reading and other reviews, seems pretty good and has some great advances that everyone hopes to see on the Mavic 3 and/or Phantom 5.

Right now DJI has not released an SDK or the API calls for the Fly software so there is no 3rd party Apps that can integrate with the MM or MA2. This is a huge sort fall because of the other great flying Apps that are available like Litchi and DroneLink.

For now, I would wait to see how it shakes out in the market and also see what's coming next, a lot of rumors are flying about the Mavic 3 Pro for this summer.

I have 2 DJI Phantom 4 Pros, a DJI Mavic Pro with the NoLimitDronz hack installed, a DJI Mavic Mini, a DJI Tello, and a DJI Osmo Pocket. For the bridge move I will be using one of the P4Ps from an elevated position to do the live streaming.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by ficoguy

Its no good if they don't have the approach ramps done

Spot on! Until the ramps and MMPs are built it will be just like the Brownwood bridge, a giant advertising billboard. Advertising and appeasement will be the biggest gains from this move, for now.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by vinricci

Wing nut, thank you for all you do. Your posts are always informative, precise and to the point and I’m amazed at your knowledge of so many things. Keep up the good work.
P.S. the wife likes you too!

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Spot on! Until the ramps and MMPs are built it will be just like the Brownwood bridge, a giant advertising billboard. Advertising and appeasement will be the biggest gains from this move, for now.

Agree, it could still be months before you see any carts traveling on that bridge. Thanks for your drone work as it’s a great service to all Villagers. Jim

[stings]

I believe IMHO that the full completion of this bridge and the ramps thereto will be completed within the month. The speed with which Chitty Chatty and Bradford are being completed coupled with the current health crisis will necessitate a grand marketing event which the opening of this bridge will provide.

[Mary Windsor]

Yes, we’re still disconnected further south. All the residents in Fenney, McClure, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, Linden and Monarch Grove still have no golf cart access to the rest of The Villages or other facilities. Furthermore, it’s disappointing that while building of more homes has not stopped during the pandemic, the shopping area at Everglades is only now showing signs of any construction! Not what was promised to us before our home purchase.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Mary Windsor

Yes, we’re still disconnected further south. All the residents in Fenney, McClure, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, Linden and Monarch Grove still have no golf cart access to the rest of The Villages or other facilities. Furthermore, it’s disappointing that while building of more homes has not stopped during the pandemic, the shopping area at Everglades is only now showing signs of any construction! Not what was promised to us before our home purchase.

Unless they had a commitment to a retail, why build. Look at the shopping plaza behind Miller’s, that the major retailer dropped out. Nice looking Empty Plaza

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Mary Windsor

Yes, we’re still disconnected further south. All the residents in Fenney, McClure, DeSoto, Marsh Bend, Linden and Monarch Grove still have no golf cart access to the rest of The Villages or other facilities. Furthermore, it’s disappointing that while building of more homes has not stopped during the pandemic, the shopping area at Everglades is only now showing signs of any construction! Not what was promised to us before our home purchase.

Promised?