About

Gender

Male


Location

NSW


About Me:

I am a retired computer analyst/programmer. I enjoy both 'flying' and creating scenery for Flight Simulator X. I enjoy personal fitness and gardening and lately I have started building a timber static boat (schooner).


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Wanting to purchase for grandsons. Becoming interested in owning my own drone capable of HD video but don't want to spend more than $200 (a bit of a 'tall' order I know).


Hometown:

Sydney


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John Arnold replied to John Arnold's discussion Be careful everyone - please read this thread - look out for scams
"That's exactly the wording in the email I received.
Could the 'moderator' of this forum please delete PTT HOLLY. Also is there a way to pick up new registering people and not give them posting rights if they look 'dodgy'?"
Mar 19, 2018
John Arnold replied to John Arnold's discussion Be careful everyone - please read this thread - look out for scams
"The (diydrones) email received states the name is  Sophie Reyer
When I went back to the email received (from mail@diydrones.com) and clicked on the link to reply (http://diydrones.com/profile/SophieReyer?xgsi=1#com) it shows her profile to be…"
Dec 28, 2017
John Arnold replied to John Arnold's discussion Be careful everyone - please read this thread - look out for scams
"I should have been more aware.
When I remember back I responded to a personal email address which she stated on the forum message.
Its been years since the "Nigerian scams" were around (with much the same email content).
I let my 'guard' down.…"
Dec 28, 2017
John Arnold posted a discussion
Hello,I joined this forum recently as I was just about to purchase drones for my grandsons and wanted information to help me select suitable drones.I posted a question regarding suitable drones for my grandsons for Christmas.I received a somewhat…
Dec 28, 2017