Drone Getting TOO CLOSE to the wrong tower - KEN HERON

This was the first time I ever had a tower that interfered with my drone.
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Ken Heron is a holder of an FAA Part 107 Certificate
This flight complies with the rules set forth by the FAA
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[@rainfordays855]

I think Ken Heron is the only guy that can include himself shopping in half of the video and STILL make it entertaining.

[@hitnrun66]

SORRY for late reply but you stole the words from my mouth LOL.

[@SharpStudios0]

I cant believe I enjoyed watching someone shop. Ken you are so brilliant that you came up with a pun or a joke for every item.

[@KenHeron]

Well, thanks! There was a LOT more, but I edited for time. There's about 11 unused puns on the cutting room floor.

[@rl2109]

That's probably the best place for 'em...! Thanks for exercising good judgement! :))

[@drone_guy2160]

@@KenHeron you should make a compilation

[@sajjsamm]

@@KenHeron Oh how I wish you were my dad! It would have been hilarious!

[@charlieodom9107]

We absolutely NEED more shopping videos! "Assault and Battery" Something isn't right with you.

[@Alexwilson225playsMC]

My dad maintains cell towers all across Tennessee, and we live in Tennessee, of course. He took me on a small trip to show me what work was like, and we drove by those exact towers. He said they are probably TV towers, and yes, they are directional. He said that they are quite high power as well.

[@Alexwilson225playsMC]

And also great video!

[@UkrainianBazooka]

Oh yeah, TV broadcast is very powerful and very dangerous. I do cell and broadcast tower maintenance as well and we won't even get close to those antennas unless they're completely off due to the high levels of ionizing radiation they throw off.

[@walker-snow]

@@UkrainianBazooka cell or broadcast towers doesn't emit ionizing radiation. At worst they will heat up your skin.

[@KingFPV]

This is a great video Ken. I like the nice shots but of course the errors are the entertaining part.

[@yorickhunt3371]

A megawatt... At that level, passing birds get converted to roast chicken!

[@edwardlewis6993]

Had the sane thing happen to me. Went out for my very first Tower Inspection, had great GPS and as soon as I was close enough to start recording video, my GPS just dropped from 100% to NOTHING. Because I was at near vertical position standing very close to the tower, the bird was back behind in no time; totally freaked me out. Regained control and every time I got close, GPS would drop. Finally I decided to fly a little higher rather than level and all went well. Did another tower right after the first one. Was totally prepared for the same behavior, but fortunately I did not experience the same, so was able to relax and capture exactly what I wanted.

[@KenHeron]

+Edward Lewis It's a very scary thing to experience.

[@rl2109]

OK... That Intro earned you a new moniker: ...Kinky Ken... I'm really glad you edited out the dressing room scenes...! ;) Not to forget the nice flight footage... Thanks for posting, bad puns and all...!

[@benjigruber9292]

This comes into my reccomendation exactly 3 years later

[@DifferentPerspectivePhoto]

That was a scary situation you've got more guts than I would have had I would have headed back soon as I lost GPS ...Love the hilarious Wal-Mart shopping you did, I definitely needed a good laugh because ive had a horrible stressful weekend so thanks for the laughs Ken✌

[@souocara38able]

Not necessarily more guts... perhaps he can better afford cra$hes :-)

[@AECRADIO1]

Excessive RF was swamping your receiver. You suffered desense. This is also IMD, Or Intermodulation distortion.

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

@@n2rj What is the front end? Is it possible or likely that a strong radio signal, or these days a 5G signal could cause permanent damage to the drone?

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

@@n2rj Thank you! I'll stay away from the broadcasting towers unless I can confirm that they are no more that 1000 watts (if they even exist at that power level). I flew up to the FM transmitter on a local cell tower. Now I wonder if that was a risky thing to do...

[@xRG1x]

@@n2rj how was he able to fly above 400ft? I know this is three years ago so did they change

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

@@xRG1x What Rhea said is correct. Under part 107, 400 ft is the limit AGL however you can also go 400 ft above an object like this tower. The limitation is that you have to stay within 400 ft lateral distance of the tower and you cannot enter controlled air space. so if there happened to be controlled airspace at 1000 ft and the tower happened to be 800 ft tall you would not be permitted to fly 400 ft above the tower because that would put you into the controlled airspace. In that case your altitude limit would be 1,000 ft or 200 ft above the tower.

[@jameselliott1491]

Ken thank you for all the great content you put together. Educational with plenty of humour. I have learned plenty. And had plenty of laughs while watching. Thank you. And God bless.

[@KenHeron]

Much appreciated, James.

[@chynasparks1]

As usual, funny video while teaching me something. Thank you

[@matthewley6783]

Just found your channel, and I find your lighthearted style and clever humor refreshing. Thanks

[@pr0t0typeblades95]

I know this is an old video, but I gotta say. this intro is why I love you

[@KenHeron]

Awww... I love you too.

[@khaled8020]

Your videos are amazing. Always get something extra when I watch.

[@GhettoDroning]

Ur crazy bro 🤣😂 once i lost gps ....rth 🤣😂 love the intros an all 👍👍

[@RonaldBrown59]

A couple of scary moments around that tower but your piloting skills saved the day and you got some beautiful video. You were up pretty high. By the way, did you get that big Walmart drone?

[@yorickhunt3371]

Big box, small drone, 5-10 minutes flight time. Worth maybe $50?

[@charlesmiller6053]

Ken, I not only find your information very informative and fun, but I also find you to be one CRAZY guy. Just like me. A little humor with anything goes a long way and helps keep some of us from going insane. Besides, you can't be all serious all the time. Thanks and please keep up the good posts.

[@KenHeron]

Thank you Charles! I try to make my videos entertaining for people, long after whatever product or gizmo that's in them. 👍

[@devinfinnerty430]

The intro 😂😂😂 "can't have baby food without the proper silverware"

[@stevekaboobiroo1479]

Another very interesting video Ken, thanks for sharing.

[@clarkwallace3040]

Top 3 drone flights I've ever seen Ken thank you

[@KenHeron]

Much appreciated, Clark.

[@stejames4908]

The flying , spot on Ken,,, your videos are great, keep em coming 😀

[@RICKHALBUR]

Thanks Ken nice video and very good advice what a way to start my day

[@KenHeron]

+RICK HALBUR Glad to entertain, my friend!

[@mystyleone1]

Dude always has a smile and in a good mood. good videos.

[@uavvidography2760]

Ken , you are joy man, thanks for the vids,

[@kopterflug7814]

Really awesome Vid, Ken. Its amazing to see what you get out of the P4.

[@niceun6648]

You are a goober! I can’t imagine what the customers were thinking about you. You’re crazy man. I love it.

[@KenHeron]

+Niceun I think you may be right. I do have goober leanings.

[@jimkeys4758]

I'm feel'n the onset of extreme pun saturation. Your just too wicked Ken.

[@richglaser4566]

Never a dull moment Ken. That’s ballzee fly next to that tower.

[@KenHeron]

+Rich Glaser Yeah, a bit risky, but beautiful!

[@MarkT3]

I see those towers every year on the way to Florida, and I even entertained the thought of asking you if you knew what they were.

[@waynesvideos9]

That was one of the funniest shopping trips I've ever seen

[@KenHeron]

+Wayne Scyphers Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohnSims3]

That was excellent! Having lived on the job on top of one of those towers daily for years, I am surprised that all of the hard core wideband RF didn't wipe out the front end of every receiver in that bird! If you ever have trouble in the future, fly to the middle of the tower inside the legs. It probably has less RF there than 10 miles down the road! ;D

[@northsalemdroner2459]

lol! made my day!..love the tower height too..

[@Nicoolai]

Your outro music puts me in such a nice christmas mood! Cant wait for christmas

[@nickmartinez2270]

Its wierd because I love the dad jokes. It brings personality to the channel.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Nick!

[@nickmartinez2270]

Honestly thank you you helped me make my decision. I'm getting my mavic air in the mail on Friday. It'll be my very first high quality drone.

[@johnsullivan9883]

Haha... putting the camera on the cart... PURE GENIOUS

[@beachinallday]

2 minutes into your dad jokes and I had forgotten why I clicked on this video...Loved it. Going to borrow some the next time I shop with my daughter.

[@KenHeron]

Glad you enjoyed it Jack!

[@techpulseYT]

Ken Heron I love when you drop those bad puns, it’s so funny

[@jbhickok7796]

Your videos are great, Ken. Entertaining and informative. And I love Tennessee. Some beautiful country.

[@liamgermain9970]

You give drones a good name 👍

[@WesliCRO]

I love to watch you, it's like standup comedy :) with my taste 🤣

[@Seluilaendrone]

Buddy you are freaking crazy... and i love it! And also like your nice finishing touches...hi hi! Some times it is a bit tough to get it ( cause i am a frenchy) but enjoy it......

[@cthompson7660]

That is a fun video. We all need to loosen up now and then and just have some fun.

[@eytv49]

Man, i am way across the globe, but your jokes, it is so good, i keep coming back for more haha, now i don’t know if i am back for the drone videos or just for the jokes anymore haha

[@KenHeron]

+Filipino Thanks bud! I try too make the videos fun for everyone.

[@franciswright3149]

Really enjoy your videos and all the nice shots you get.

[@socrates_the_great6209]

Ken is likely the most fun comedian I have seen in my life. And he dont even need to use sex or anything vulgar, OR make fun of people to be fun! This guy is a world class.

[@KenHeron]

You're too kind. Thanks!~!

[@rctd3260]

Holy Crap we DO need more shopping videos. I was pissing myself, laughing so hard. Haha. Also great drone shots!! -RCT&D

[@kedens00]

What a Guy. Nerves of steel ! Awesome as always “Rusty”.

[@KenHeron]

+kedens00 Gotta keep a steady hand!

[@dcpoke1]

Of course, you proved once again that you are a towering presence in the drone community.

[@KenHeron]

+Jeffrey Fry nice! Love it!

[@noonespecific9463]

When I grow up I want to be just like you Ken Heron, your my new hero!! Keep up the awesome videos.

[@KenHeron]

Haaaa! You don't want to grow up, you're a Toys R Us kid!😁

[@noonespecific9463]

Yes I am! I now own 2 drones as well, this is your fault actually, you just look like you have too much fun sometimes, I bought a spark and my family decided to gift me a mavic air after they started receiving all the pics from the places I go (truck driver) . I would like to thank you though seriously, I’ve learned a ton from your videos, I knew nothing about the drones past a few small toys made for inside. I also bought 2 packs of the plastic bottle lids from the guy in West Virginia, an awesome video inspired me to order them, my grandkids are still blowing up plastic bottles. I was just in Nashville last week, the surrounding areas are very nice. Tennessee is my favorite state to go to in fact, beautiful about anywhere you travel there. I’m smack in the middle of the mountains in Virginia, also a beautiful place to travel and live in as well. Ok, I’m babbling on and on, I just wanted to say AWESOME CHANNEL !!!and AWESOME CONTENT!!! You do an awesome job my friend , I’ll be smashing the like button and watching, thanks for what you do!!

[@QuesoSlam]

7:41 that scared me!

[@iWatchTooooMuchYoutube]

Your commentary along with your fantastic footage really makes for an entertaining video. Subscribed.

[@KenHeron]

+KinGxGamerxx Thank you very much for subscribing I really appreciate it!

[@adamalward3450]

I really enjoy all your videos, you're very entertaining. You really had me in stitches!!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Adam!

[@BKKjelsrud]

Ken shopping the "Unmentionables" :) haha

[@tepauls3112]

BK Kjelsrud u

[@Jeeptalkshow]

I'm impressed the receiver is good enough to be able to work in that high RF environment. I'm not at all surprised that the other receivers (GPS) were overwhelmed. A optical zoom on the cameras would be handy in these situations.

[@BuilditFixitDoitwithJWade]

Those puns were great.

[@mrp6530]

You’re really nut , but we love that . I just lost my job today but you’ve just made my day 😂 thank you Ken

[@KenHeron]

Hey Mr. P. I'm so sorry about your job. If my silly videos help distract you from being sad, that makes me happy. 🤓👍

[@edwinnegron7761]

omg, outstanding start to your video!!!! I hate bugs as well. I live in Florida so not much I can do

[@BentraxVideos]

If I remember correctly the plain looking tower is owned by Channel 5 and the tower that has 2 "branches" at the top is owned by Ion, and the one with 3 is Fox 17. Fun fact the Ion "studio" is here in Mt. Juliet, tucked away in a shopping center. Other than the transmitter link on the back of the building, it is very hard to find and most people don't notice it unless they are looking for it.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks!

[@hag32581]

Love this channel.

[@KenHeron]

Love YOU for loving it.

[@Bobster986]

Hey Ken, Maybe you can use this joke in your next video I just made up. Two goldfish are swimming in a bowl, one says to the other one... Hey! where'd all the fish food go? The other says, you were sleeping and I ate it all, so the other fish says... (ready for this?) You're so Shellfish! ...Huh? Huh? Aaaaa LOL

[@KenHeron]

+Bobster986 Brilliant my friend!!

[@edwardrodriguez2326]

very enjoyable Video and Beautiful drone footage Ken Nice Job !!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Edward.

[@fisherus]

Thanks, enjoyed you immensely!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Craig!

[@paulriggs42]

You are mental !! Love it, you make me smile every video !

[@KenHeron]

That's the goal!

[@mepickulongtime]

A great video on what you should never do with a drone ( if you want to keep it ). Love your stuff man!!

[@Walizen]

great videos..real treat!

[@JH1200A1]

Nice video Ken! My cousin works a lot near Nashville and has talked about those two towers and how he wants to fly his Phantom 3 around them. I flew my Evo about 300ft from a cell phone tower and noticed video lag. I could see the drone line of site and it was flying fine although the video had about a five second delay.

[@TheSweet_Chef]

Anyone else worried about the ice cream melting this whole time?? You get the ice cream last man! Lol drove me nuts

[@KenHeron]

Haaaa!!! I only visited the ice cream.

[@Caleb_Guffey]

Can we just note the fact that he named his phantom kentastic 2

[@KenHeron]

😎🤘

[@07decker]

Love your channel, I binged watch last night. Great job, I used to own a drone company Dronetronics. My friend owns dronestoronto Keep up the great vids, I wish I had the patience to edit like you do.

[@ShadowGhost]

Do more shopping videos Ken! Love it!

[@ShoHashi]

Flying around the tower without GPS....wow! Talk about a pucker factor! :) Glad everything worked out well for you, you awesome pilot! :)

[@KenHeron]

+ShoHashi Indeed. It was a bit harrowing. Luckily, I had a spare set of undies with me!

[@danielzaba9913]

Your so funny dude :D you just made my day. Thanks :)

[@tortoiseoverland]

I have been on the NW tower. It has an elevator. The multiple tx antennas there are nuts, and your quad just got swamped. I am surprised that you didn't loose comms with it, very surprised.

[@MYJ61]

My favorite was the Gerber Blueberry Buckle. Man could I devour that!! Especially with some Zwieback toast!

[@matthewhiemstra3010]

the only youtuber i would watch just shop for 5 min.

[@KenHeron]

Aww, thank you Matt.😁

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

That gelato coffee crunch icecream is where its at

[@onthemoverealestatephotogr9655]

I’ve had my Phantom 4 flip out like this once before. It was do to interference from a wedding DJs wireless sound equipment, which used radio signals. At least, that’s what I believe it was.

[@KenHeron]

+Andrew Neal Any strong RF (radio frequency) can jack with the drone's telemetry.

[@natucaribe8917]

Very entertaining and educative!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Rafael.

[@bearlyfishin4043]

Ken Heron is the only KZbinr that can make a stupid Walmart run one of the funniest things😂

[@KenHeron]

Thanks! Another Walmart run coming up...

[@anatoleh1]

You are amazing!!

[@LindaB651]

Just found your channel today, and subscribed! You're both funny and informative!

[@KenHeron]

Thank you Linda!

[@nasa1man]

Nice drone footage

[@rampage1925]

Hey ken how can beable to film towers like you do but with out gettin in trouble with FAA and who ever else?

[@DJZphoto]

Enjoyable video as always... How have you found is the best way to balance the FAA’s guidelines for staying 2,000 feet from guy-wired towers with the requirement of staying within 400 feet of tall structures in order to exceed 400 feet AGL? I notice in the video you said you can increase altitude gradually, and was hoping you could elaborate on that. Thanks

[@cleverdarkelve]

Nice Kenny!

[@KenHeron]

+CleverDarkElve The Linda!!!

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Very nice thank, sometimes i can learn alot from the ones that got away :)

[@KenHeron]

+Michael A Jackson Films Glad you liked it Michael!

[@tomkraayenbrink8522]

Oooohhh, You're a radio host!!!! That makes so much more sense! Hahahahah

[@adriennetorres8028]

Oh Ken! Your so punny!! 😂 Also - I do the same thing.... Put treats in my cart and then put them back!! 😊 The struggle is real.

[@butchmcgeeair4106]

Wow thank you for that. I left Clarksville TN on the way to Gallatin TN on I24 and saw those two towers thinking wow I wish I had my phantom 4 with me. You saved me from a coronary attack had that warning happen to me... good advice. I flew into steam (see Butch McGee Air on you tube) and it was so think the phantom thought there was an obstacle front and back and refused to move. So I sent it straight up and out and all is well... Love the shirt...you get it at loafs and fishes...??? lol

[@KenHeron]

+Butch McGee Air Yes, most towers are fine to fly. This one is a very powerful television transmitter, so STAY CLEAR. Steam on the other hand... FUN!

[@robertramsey5027]

Hey Ken....I've subbed a while ago and watched a load of your videos! Me...I reckon that you have one of the best most entertaining and informative channels out there! Good job!

[@KenHeron]

WOW! That is really nice of you to say, Robert! Thanks!!

[@robertramsey5027]

Ken Heron ..Thanks a lot for replying to my message! Genuine guy☺

[@clintbriant8508]

And on that note, he's off to the "Red House' over yonder". :)

[@dishsoap1]

I was just in Crossville, TN over the weekend visiting family. I was flying my P3 Advanced over the water filming the nice houses on the lake when I accidentally smacked into a tree. I had my first and hopefully only drone crash right in your state. Lol. Drone is ok. I got lucky since it landed about 2 feet from the water.

[@CrystalAge]

You have my kind of humor and and a new subscriber. I’ve been flying cheaper drones but I’m the process of saving for the Inspire 2

[@KenHeron]

Thank you Brandon. You'll love the big drone!

[@DoomerONE]

Okay so now I have puns galore in the house.......Foiled again and Assault and Battery are the two favorites at the moment. Even got the 2 year old running around pointing at us saying FOILED!! So many thanks........and yes the older kids did get "THE" pun btw. As for the tower.......heart still a bit fast here......but slowing down gradually. Great video sir, you have nerves of steel.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks jeff! Always happy to supply the kids with puns.

[@adamlegend8392]

When it says sattelite positioning off, and if it lost connection, would it still return to home? I am wondering what a fly away is..

[@leonarddroneview6947]

Ken I just flew my magic at a tower that was over 2000 ft tall . The closer I got to the top the more glitchy the screen became and the gimble started doing the same thing as yours. Then eventually I lost all Transmission signal from the drone. Luckly I pressed the return home button on my remote and it came back into signal

[@robertgrasty918]

Greetings Ken, Now, just feeling like you left us all "hanging" by the towers. That was a horrible ending!! :) Did the drone survive, did it make back to earth?, is this the beginning of a sequel, where's part two??

[@whoismichaelesquire]

Those puns.....lol......Glad you were able to maneuver your way back to home base...also you made going to the store more interesting...

[@KenHeron]

Indeed my friend!

[@MrTommyboy11]

Thanks Ken, love your humor, love the videos, extremely helpful!

[@AarOnCoasters]

After you walked across the store you should have said "no pun intended."

[@KenHeron]

😁👍