GADC 4th Birthday Challenge

[Acedrone]

St Peter’s Church ,Corby

Entry 24 Isolated church/Chapel

I claim 2 bonus points for:

Bonus point for having no other buildings within 100m

Bonus point for adding to Drone scene.

St Peter's Church - Added to Historic Buildings in East Midlands

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene: [image] Land owner permission not required. A family church This thirteenth-century estate church in Deene Park is the church of the Brudenell family, who bought Deene Park in 1514 and have lived there ever since. It contains many monuments to Brudenells, including one to James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, who led the Charge of the Light Brigade. In 1868 the widow of James Brudenell commissioned T H Wyatt to…

[Drumsagard]

My third entry.

1. Traffic Roundabout

One of many local roundabouts in Cambuslang, Glasgow. Taken 19/08/21 at 16:06 - Mini 2.
I claim 3 bonus points for: 4 or more exits, no cars and a lone tree in the middle.

[kvetner]

@Steviegeek

But does this mean that you guys can’t enter ? now thats a bad idea, will be no fun without my old adversaries

<checks who came 2nd last time>

[rustybarnet]

@Challenges_Committee

15. Motorsport Track

• Bonus point if there are vehicles on the track
• Bonus point if you capture an open wheeled car, F1 style on the track
• Bonus point for adding to Drone Scene and posting a link with your entry

KartTrak Cromer in Norfolk. Taken at 11.30am on 19/08/2021.

I claim two bonus points:

• Vehicles on track
• Added to DroneScene

I haven’t claimed the bonus point for go-karts being technically open-wheeled as I wasn’t sure that was in the spirit of what was being asked for. Happy to accept the extra point if anyone wants to dispute this though!

[Steviegeek]

No worries mate
not forgotten you

[kvetner]

@Challenges_Committee

24. Isolated Church/Chapel

• Bonus point for having no other buildings within 100M
• Bonus point for adding to Drone Scene and posting a link with your entry

This is the Church of St David, in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, photographed this morning with my DJI Mini 2.

It dates from the 14th or 15th Century and is Grade II* Listed.

Claiming both bonus points as indicated above.

Posted on Drone Scene, see:

Church of St David, Llanwrtyd - Added to Places of Worship in Wales

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene: [image] Land owner permission not required. Lovely little Church in an isolated rural area, with great hilly landscapes nearby to photograph as well. Parking right opposite the Church, and the area was quiet when I visited on a midweek morning. Hazards: not many, unless the Red kites in the area take an interest. The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of…

[Challenges_Committee]

@rustybarnet

I haven’t claimed the bonus point for go-karts being technically open-wheeled

@rustybarnet We are going to allow your Open-wheeled Bonus Point.

Great shot and awarded 4 points

[McSteamy2010]

@kvetner

<checks who came 2nd last time>

[Acedrone]

Far Cotton Railway Viaduct in Northampton, England

Far Cotton Railway Viaduct in Northampton,

Entry 6. Viaduct or Aqueduct

I claim 3 bonus points for

Bonus point if a vehicle or vessel is crossing it

Bonus point if 12 or more arches

Bonus point for adding to Drone Scene and posting a link with your entry

Far Cotton Railway Viaduct - Added to Bridges in East Midlands

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene: [Far Cotton Railway Viaduct in Northampton, England] Land owner permission not required. The viaduct passes through Briar hill meadows Great for walking your dog or yourself. A big lake and the River Nene canal that leads to sixfields. you can also see the Express lift from here too lots of adventures to be had lots of fresh air and if you go regularly you can witness the season’s changing. The origin…

[rustybarnet]

@Challenges_Committee

21. Wind Powered

• Bonus point if there are 4 or more sails
• Bonus point if the subject is commercial
• Bonus point for adding to Drone Scene and posting a link with your entry

Can I just get a clarification on the above? Has it deliberately been written in such a way that it could equally apply to a sailing vessel or a windmill/pump/turbine?

I only ask because I immediately thought ship (you can take the boy out the navy…) but when I showed my wife her mind immediately went to the latter.

Thought I’d just check before trying to send the Mini 2 haring round the Norfolk coast after yachts unnecessarily…

[rustybarnet]

Nice. Just a shame you can’t claim 2 for 1 with getting a commuter train as well…

[Challenges_Committee]

Thanks for asking Andy.

We cannot reveal why we have chosen to word items in certain ways. We can only advise you that we require an image of something that is powered by the wind.

A kite, for instance, fulfils the above requirement

But, to gain all the bonuses it should have four or more sails. be operated in the expectation of making a profit and your TOAL point should be unique and recorded on Drone Scene.

We leave the interpretation of the above up to you. In case of confusion we refer you to post number 73

[ResilienceUAV]

First of todays entries:

6. Viaduct or Aqueduct

I claim bonus points for

• Bonus point if a vehicle or vessel is crossing it
• Bonus point if 12 or more arches
• Bonus point for adding to Drone Scene

Ouse Valley Viaduct - Added to Bridges in South East

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene: Land owner permission requirements unknown. Parked in the Layby opposite, used that to TOAL and over flew the field opposite. No challenges from anyone that I encountered. The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/08/2021. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

[ResilienceUAV]

Second of todays entries:

23. Solar farm

I claim bonus points for:

• Bonus point if there are 30 or more rows
• Bonus point for adding to Drone Scene

Tangmere Solar Farm - Added to Everything Else in South East

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene: [image] Land owner permission not required. Parked in a layby end of the dead end road. Then used the land beyond the gate to toal and fly. Close to but not in the FRZ of Goodwood. The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/08/2021. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

[Acedrone]

One of the best looking viaducts in the country, I would love to go and see this one . Great picture👍🏾

[McSteamy2010]

Some great entries so far guys, Well done Look out for the stealthy ones lurking in the shadows, no ones points are safe

[ResilienceUAV]

I think so too, lots of anti drone signage on the gates despite it being a public right of way. Let me know if you do will see if I can join you.

[rustybarnet]

@Challenges_Committee

We leave the interpretation of the above up to you.

Thanks for clarifying. I will endeavour to find Taskmaster-style loopholes where possible…

@Challenges_Committee

A kite, for instance, fulfils the above requirement

But, to gain all the bonuses it should have four or more sails. be operated in the expectation of making a profit and your TOAL point should be unique and recorded on Drone Scene.

I’m now off to sew 4 kites together. Wish me luck…

[Challenges_Committee]

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[kvetner]

@rustybarnet

I will endeavour to find Taskmaster-style loopholes where possible…

Oh you absolutely should. Experience from previous years is that this is exactly what the committee love the most.