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Thomas Coker
New Zealand
Приєднався 20 гру 2020
About me
I am a Christian guy who loves to take photos and videos in New Zealand.
On this UA-cam channel, I am experimenting with how to tell a story.
Digital creator | Disc golf player | Drone enthusiast | Davinci resolve fan
I am a Christian guy who loves to take photos and videos in New Zealand.
On this UA-cam channel, I am experimenting with how to tell a story.
Digital creator | Disc golf player | Drone enthusiast | Davinci resolve fan
2 Minutes With The DJI Mini 2 | Again
2 Minutes With The DJI Mini 2 Flying Above New Zealand Pine Trees
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Digital creator | Disc golf player | Drone enthusiast | Davinci resolve fan
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Digital creator | Disc golf player | Drone enthusiast | Davinci resolve fan
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I Read Over 100 Old Stories And Here Are My Favourite
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Below is a list of books I would recommend to anyone trying to find a classic story. G.K. Chesterton - The innocence of father brown - The wisdom of Father Brown - The Adventures of Father Brown - The man who knows too much - The man who was Thursday, a nightmare, - The club of queer trades, - Manalive, - Tremendous trifles, - The defendant - A Short History of England Daniel Defoe - Robinson C...
How A Skateboard Saved Me $1823
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My goal for this video was to talk about my skateboard and create a video that was 2 minutes or longer. Also, I know it looks like some of the video clips are sped up but I sprinted as fast as I could. Enjoy the music I use? Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Follow me on: thomas.coker Newsletter: substack.com/@thomascoker? Linkt...
What's In My Bag 2024 | Disc Golf
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In this video, I go through my Disc Golf bag for 2024 Enjoy the music I use? Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Follow me on: Instagram: thomas.coker Newsletter: substack.com/@thomascoker? Linktree: linktr.ee/ThomasCoker Digital creator | Disc golf player | Drone enthusiast | Davinci resolve fan
How I Organize My Life With Notion In 2024
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Here is my 2024, Notion Template that I use. thomascoker.gumroad.com/l/yfxch?layout=profile Clock widgetbox.app/ Video Template ua-cam.com/video/eCD1C1WJhsA/v-deo.html&ab_channel=NiklasChristl Enjoy the music I use? Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Follow me on: Instagram: thomas.coker Newsletter: substack.com/@thomascoker? Lin...
2 Minutes With The DJI Mini 2
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This is 2 minutes with the DJI Mini 2 drone. Cinematic footage of New Zealand Coastline. Inspiration ua-cam.com/video/eFaCI0GcvaE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MrBrynnorth Enjoy the music I use? Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Follow me on: Instagram: thomas.coker Newsletter: substack.com/@thomascoker? Linktree: linktr.ee/ThomasCoker ...
The Aviation Alphabet Was Hard Until I Found This Secret
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In this video, I talk about the Aviation alphabet or pilots alphabet and how I have been learning it and trying to memorise it. Print out PDF, Aviation Alphabet cdn.ymaws.com/www.iiah.org/resource/resmgr/imported/Aviation Alphabet.pdf Enjoy the music I use? Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Songs Heights by Pableno twisted stars by dreem Follo...
How To Fly In New Zealand | 101 Drone Rules
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In this video, I answer the most asked question I get. Which is how can you get consent to fly on a beach, park or reserve in New Zealand. Link to find local counsel websites www.lgnz.co.nz/local-government-in-nz/new-zealands-councils/ Doc www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/apply-for-permits/drone-use-on-conservation-land/flying-drones-near-birds/ Songs Sedation By HYSICS Goodbye Earth By SUM WAVE En...
Why This T-Shirt Cost Me $100 | Cotton Bureau
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Thanks for watching! Website Cotton Bureau cottonbureau.com/people/sweet-as-bible Enjoy the music I use? sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Follow me on: Instagram: thomas.coker Linktree: linktr.ee/ThomasCoker Digital creator | Disc golf player | Drone enthusiast | Davinci resolve fan
FPV With The DJI Mini 2
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I have been testing the setting on the DJI mini 2 and found a new feature FPV so naturally, I had to give it a go., Enjoy the music I use? sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Instagram: thomas.coker Linktree: linktr.ee/ThomasCoker Digital creator | Disc golf player | Drone enthusiast | Davinci resolve fan
How To Edit Photos On Davinci Resolve For IG
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In this video, I go over how to export photos on Davinci Resolve for an Instagram post. Enjoy the music I use? sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k 10% off Wirestock wirestock.io?ref=thomas.coker Songs Amber Lights by Chill Cole Where My Heart is by Gamma Skies Follow me on: Instagram: thomas.coker Twitter: ThomasC67664...
It's Ok To Fly Safe
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After one year of flying the DJI Mini 2 drone, these are my thoughts. Enjoy the music I use? sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k 10% off Wirestock wirestock.io?ref=thomas.coker Songs From the Cliffside by Tape Machines I See Blue by Dye O Follow me on: Instagram: thomas.coker Twitter: ThomasC67664563 Linktree: linktr.e...
One Year On YouTube | Goals 2022
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In this video, I talk about my goals for last year and what my goals are for the following year on this UA-cam channel. Note To Future Self "Good Luck Mate. Remember to ask others for help, and never assume you know everything" Enjoy the music I use? sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Songs Genesis by Ooyy Siren Screen by Ooyy Follow me on: Ins...
Where Can You Fly Drones In New Zealand?
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In this video, I talk about where you can fly your drones in New Zealand. Enjoy the music I use? sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Helpful links [www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/apply-for-permits/drone-use-on-conservation-land/flying-drones-near-marine-mammals/#:~:text=fly no closer than 150,disturbing noises near marine mammals](www.doc.govt.nz/...
DJI Mini 2 | New Zealand Cinematic Footage
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This is a collection of my favourite drone clips from over the past 10 months from around New Zealand. Enjoy the music I use? sign up for a 30-day free trial at Epidemic Sound here share.epidemicsound.com/rc0u5k Songs Stringerbell From TuneTank Perallax from Epidemic Sound Follow me on: Instagram: thomas.coker Twitter: ThomasC67664563 Linktree: linktr.ee/ThomasCoker W...
4 Drone Tips To Make Filming Easier | DJI Mini 2
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4 Drone Tips To Make Filming Easier | DJI Mini 2
DJI Mini 2 Cinematic Footage | Coopers Lagoon NZ
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DJI Mini 2 Cinematic Footage | Coopers Lagoon NZ
As of November 2024 there is now a new permit system for DOC land. They now classify DOC land into three categories Green, Orange and Red amd although it's a little pricy at $180 per 1 yr for "Green" permits (non-commercial) at least there is a reasonably feasible way of doing it now. "Green" land is pretty much what you would expect, it's the non "special" parts of New Zealand where there are no specific conservation reasons for prohibiting access.
Thank you for sharing. www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/apply-for-permits/drone-use-on-conservation-land/
Loved the Blokarts
Thanks, They were my favourite to film!
Awesome !
Cheers, glad you liked it!
I am living in new Zealand. Do i need Any Pilot certificate for Drone fly?
No, Just check your local council website to and you are good to go.
NZ drone laws are draconian. LOL! What a shit hole of a country for drone flying.
But if you put in the work it is worth it 💪🏼
Nice! What coast and region?
Thanks! Somewhere around Pegasus Bay 🤫
North Islander here…didn’t even know that area had a name until I went to Google Maps 👍
I just bought a DJI Neo. I don't think I would have bothered if I had known about all the BS regulations. I just want to play with my toy but find that even my own back garden in Invercargill is a no-fly zone. 🤣🤣 So far I have only flown it round the inside of my house, is that legal ??%$#@I
You can still fly within controlled air-space without any special permits just as long as it's a "shielded" flight. Which means within 100m of a high obstacle e.g. trees or buildings and it doesn't matter which side the aerodrome is. And that there is also some sort of physical obstacle between the drone and the aerodeome which can be the same trees/buildings as your 100m one or something else further away. You still can't fly it over your neighbour's land (without their permission) or any roads (pretty much always). So you're probably ok, assuming you don't live right next to the runway, and don't fly above the tree-tops.
@@RichardPerfectKiwi Thanks for that 😀. A few people have mentioned this to me. I've actually passed the Neo on to my granddaughter who lives on a five acre property out of town so I won't bother with it myself. She can use it there and on her travels.
Totally get the frustration, Thanks Richard for you response😃
Thanks for watching🙏🏼. If your looking for more information head on up to the description under useful links👆🏼
how to find the council or the website for the public place in which I am flying the drone?
Try www.lgnz.co.nz/local-government-in-nz/councils-in-aotearoa/council-websites-and-maps/
These rules don't hold up well. Drone does not need to be in sight at all times other wise you can't ever use fpv googles. Permission consent to fly over people is wrong becuase the news captures crowd footage all the time without consent. Filimg people in public is allowed in nz ( option to blur out faces if people request it ). People fly drones at night time for drone light shows so there must be a law which you can apply to do so or plan to do. If you had night vision I don't see anyproblem with flying at night as long as you don't scare people with the noise.
Bro, I don't make the rules but I do want people to have fun and to be safe. So don't forget to cheack before flying💪🏼
Thinking of buying a drone and this was very helpful! Covers quite a lot of the rules.
Thank you for watching! Please don't forget to do you own research as the rules can change 💪🏼
Sorry, what is the page with the map he uses to see if he can fly the drone ?
To find you local Council website try www.lgnz.co.nz/local-government-in-nz/councils-in-aotearoa/council-websites-and-maps/ Depending on where you want to fly they may or may not have a map
My drone has 20km range and can fly 500 meters height + Good luck finding out where I'm piloting from.
Well if it's a DJI drone you need to lookup "DJI Remote ID" which your drone constantly broadcasting...
Thanks for watching bro. Have fun flying and stay safe 💪🏼
I’m trying to fly around Muriwai and Te Arai . Unfortunately, they seem to be in regional park zones. Do I need to apply for permission to fly?
If you don't have written or verbal permission to fly. Then you can't fly anywhere in New Zealand. Please see the local council website and follow their guidelines. www.lgnz.co.nz/local-government-in-nz/councils-in-aotearoa/council-websites-and-maps/
Great video idea!
Thanks, Sebastian. Took a bit of brainstorming but got there in the end 😁
In australia there ae apps that tell you where it is ok to fly. Also isn't the permissions to fly coded into the dji drone software?
Good point but I live in New Zealand and here in New Zealand we have a different system than our friends from across the ditch😄
What a fun video idea. Good job.
Thanks, Sebastian. We had lots of fun filming this one 😄
Way too low fps
I agree 😄
Hi Thomas. Do I need to submit every flight ten days before that supposed to happen? For a tourist who would like to travel as much as he can, it's nearly impossible to plan this ahead. Plus I do not know the country so I cannot tell in advance where I want to use my drone. I'll be able to decide once I'm outdoor, I see the particular area and I consider it beautiful enough to start filming with a drone but before that, sitting in a room on the other side of the world, I think that's impossible..
I totally agree with where you are coming from. As long as you aren't near an airport or restricted airspace you should get a flight number within 30 minutes or so after submitting. But from experience I can say if you are flying somewhere near to an airport it can take a few days or so. And remember not only do you need consent for the airspace you wish to fly through but also the land you wish to fly above. It can be really hard to find places to fly in New Zealand but when you do and get the shoot it is always worth it.
thanks a lot. Im a german Tourist who will visit in a few days. Watching these 4 Minutes gave me more clarity than a lot of research did. Im now sure im not breaking any laws as soon as i start my drone. Great Video!
Glad it was helpful. Have fun flying
did you fly your drone? any issues you faced?
Rule 11 mic
Lol 😂
You got a rpm disc bag
Yup 😊
I can’t believe the Kiwi accent. It’s sounds so bizarre.
Ha ha, Yup that is what happens when you live at the bottom of the world
Hi. I am in Auckland. I haven’t called council to get a permit yet. the Airway app shows local council contact but it doesn’t show how to. Is there any procedure when i call them? or paperwork?
The best thing to do is go to their website and search for drones. Try looking at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/get-outdoors/drones-unmanned-aerial-vehicles/Pages/default.aspx You might not need a permit.
It's so beautiful views!!!
Thank you for watching!
So Thomas who actually enforces these laws and how often do you actually get caught, I can literally walk down to pilot bay next to mount Maunganui, people all around launch my drone in to controlled airspace fly over up to a cruise ship circle it go over it and film it while departs then just catch my drone and walk away no one ever says a thing. I don't think laws are enforced at all you ring the council to ask about filming in a reserve or something and they don't know what your talking about and tell you to just do it.
The CAA set the rules in New Zealand and whether or not they enforce them is their decision but that still does not mean it is right to knowingly break drone rules. These videos and others on this channel are not meant to call people out but to help people who want to learn more. As my favour quote goes we "Learn make repeat" Happy flying
Breath taking views and very high quality! I love this video. Great job. Like for sure!🙋🏻♂️😊
Thank you very much!
Nice video short and sweet
Thank you 🙂
salut-Yo- that is useful video! Thomas. 🤗
Thanks. 😁
Is it okay if I use the clips shown in the first few minutes in a video of mine?
Hi, Thanks for asking but I am not interested in having my content reused.
oh yeah no worries!
Most councils are open to flying drones as long as you don't fly over people, buildings, and aerodomes (controlled or restricted airspace). DOC will not allow you to fly over national parks. Everywhere else is OK to fly a drone.
I appreciate your comment, but you must have consent about the land you are flying at all times, whether Public lands, like a park or beach. Or you are flying above private land like a farm or house. I have made a video going over the basic drone rules. Even though it is from a couple of years ago the rules are still up to date ua-cam.com/video/dV5IctSvn0I/v-deo.htmlsi=ZcvAIqId94BTP2iI Happy flying
Ill be visiting new zealand for 5 weeks in 2 months and im really thinking about getting a drone before. I dont wanna pay 65 new zealand dollars for every little spot i wanna film
Sounds like a great idea. Just remember the rules are the rules and to get lost of practice before you film somewhere epic!
@@maxmustermann1533 did you fly the drone? any issues you faced?
You probably should mention that you need a special permit to fly in National Parks. A drone is regarded as an aircraft and technically is only allowed, with a permit, to take off and land at designated landing areas. Nor are you allowed to fly along or over highways.
You're totally right. I have been thinking about making an updated video diving into more of the technical side of flying drones in New Zealand for the past 2 years but I just haven't got around to doing it. In the meantime, I stay with my last point in the video. #10 Get consent for the land you want to fly above. Happy flying
Great video! I also find the app called "Air share" where you can ask for permission. I'm still a bit confuse because there are so many rules here in nz to fly 😂
Good one 👍
Nice thank you
Hl Thomas beautiful shots. Liked and subscribed. 👍 👌
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Hl Thomas beautiful shots. Liked and subscribed. 👍 👌
Thank You, Christo.
Hello! I will be traveling to NZ in a few months, and I have researched the information on drone use on DOC's website, but you mention the "local council" as well. How does one contact the local council - is there a map that shows the different councils in NZ, or a website you can refer me to? Thank you for the drone information - I just want to make sure I'm doing everything legally!
Hello, @jenniferblakeny1581 great question. You can go to www.lgnz.co.nz/local-government-in-nz/new-zealands-councils/ for a list of all the different councils and regens in New Zealand. Most of the time you can find all the information you need e.g. a map saying which parks, beaches and green spaces you can fly above. if not there should be a phone number or email you and send any questions to. Best of luck, Thomas
Thanks man
Your welcome
nice!!! very help!!!
Great video man! Keep it up 💯
Thanks Christian!
Thomas~Woohoo. so beautiful !have a great day- :))
Thank you! 😁
How fast can you expect approval? Had trouble signing up and read the comments on the app in the app store. So many negative comments about it. Has the app gotten better?
When using Airshare I usually give myself a week or so before. Witch gives me heaps of time to make any changes if I need to. The quickest I have gotten a response was 20 mins and the longest has been 24 Hours. I personally have never had any problems using Airshare and there has been a large update at the end of last year so hopefully this helps
Hi Thomas, just wanna ask quick question, In christchurch and selwyn district on the website that saying, For Council properties that are not permission-required, you can fly a lightweight drone (1.5 kilograms max) without asking the Council's permission.
HI Thanks, for the question. Basically, As long as you have consent from the landowner and you are not flying in any flight paths (You can check this on Airshare) you are good to go. You should have no problems flying in most parks or green spaces in Christchurch and Selwyn districts but if you are in doubt just ask the council(s) for clarification. Good luck and happy flying www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/parks-And-reserves/drones aircraft@selwyn.govt.nz ccc.govt.nz/parks-and-gardens/photography/drones-and-remotely-piloted-aircraft-systems
Hi Thomas.. A few questions for you - 1. Do I need permission/registration with council/airshare for all locations in NZ or are there any free to fly zones where I am good if I just stick to the basic flying etiquettes as enumerated by you. 2. Is there a way to ascertain in advance (if I know the google location) if that area is a free to fly area or one with restrictions.? 3. Do the councils charge a fee for permissions? Sorry for the long list of queries..!!
Wait so if I wanna take a cityscape from a mini 3 pro, I need to take permission? Even if I fly it high above (At 120m)?
Hi, @RiskyMirror6213 Yes you do. in fact, you can only fly up to 120m (400 Feet) if you want to go higher than that you need to get a 102 drone licence.
@@ThomasCokerNZ Alright, thx for ur reply!
What happens if you are flying your drone and people walk under it?
Hi, Sonny day, Great question. Whoever is operating the drone is responsible for keeping themselves and others safe while the drone is in the air. This could mean giving some distance between the drone and other people or letting them know before the drone is in the air. But at the end of the day, you could fly over someone by mistake without their permission. Simply land where it is safe to do so and go from there
Have fun flying in FPV! I use VR goggles for a cellphone with the litchi app to fly my Mini 2 FPV.
I will! And goggles sounds like they will be pretty cool
@@ThomasCokerNZ they are cool! You can pick up a pair of goggles on Amazon for like $20. I suggest ones that you can slide your phone into, from the top, not the side. The litchi app costs $25. I have a Samsung phone with a usb c cable. I bought a 3ft usb c to usb c cable from bestbuy for $20. Litchi splits the screen for the goggles. It's not like DJi's goggles, but it's plenty good enough.
You can set the function key on controller to toggle FPV/follow mode to change it easily during flight.
Thanks, for the tip. That sounds like a great idea