What weāre about
The NJ Drone User Group (part of The Drone Group) is all about getting together to Help and Learn about the technology behind building and flying a UAV* (or sUAS*) drone, as well as how to use it safely and sensibly for fun and commercial use. (please read the basic rules here: http://alturl.com/mmftw)
We fly most weekends, weather and TFRs permitting (Temporary Flight Restriction, such as when POTUS is in the area) at various locations.
I formed the NJ Drone User Group (NjDug.org) in 2o14 and hold Flying, Building, Training and Social events throughout NJ and adjacent States - I plan putting on Drone Expos and to build a new NJ racing league. If you'd like to sponsor and/or help with either, reach out to me.
Whether you're an expert or have only just begun, come and join the fun with our GREAT members. Bring the Family as we are a Kid friendly group...
* UAV = Uncrewed Aerial VehicleĀ andĀ sUAS = small Uncrewed Aircraft System (less than 55lbs - under 87knots/100mph)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FAA Drone Safety Day at EtraEtra Lake Park, East Windsor, NJ
Today is the official FAA's Drone Safety Day....
It'll be a fun day and we'll be showing the public how we fly our Drones legally and safely...Flying around this nice Park's trees, lake. and playing fields, all make for some great views, and a really large area field gives us plenty of space to fly (see our white canopy in the center of picture above)....
Check Nix local Weather Station: http://alturl.com/siyeo
A minimum of 3 members (not including the Host or Guests) or the event will be cancelled until next year - Always check back here before heading out to see if anything has changed..
- The Drone Group onlineOnline Only, New Jersey, NJ
On our monthly online meetings, you connect from home (or your favorite spot) and watch the fun, talk to other members or guests, get news updates, see some videos from our database, show some of your own videos and photos (or send me a link to your favorite YouTube video and, 'if appropriate' š I'll show it) and generally have a great time.....
Minimum of 4 Members (not including the Host) or it will be postponed...
I've scheduled this as a two hour event that you can join at any time as long as you have RSVPed to 'Attend' before the event starts (let me know if you're joining us late). We also keep going as long as there are interested active members online, which is often the case...
For security***** reasons, RSVP to Attend in the usual way and I'll send you full instructions by eMail on how you access from almost anywhere in the world using the app of your choice (see http://alturl.com/tfdiz) that you can download from http://Zoom.us
- if you haven't got the info message by 2 hours before the meeting, do not post a comment here. Send me a direct message or a TEXT and I'll resend it to you.
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Please donate towards the group running costs (fees are over $390* a year) by sending a donation to Nick@NjDug.org on https://PayPal.com.. Thanks to several of you for your past donations...
* Meetup charges Organizers over $18 per month (it's not free like it is to members) and Zoom $15 per month
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***** We do it this way, to avoid getting destructive meeting crashers.
- if you haven't got the info message by 2 hours before the meeting, do not post a comment here. Send me a direct message or a TEXT and I'll resend it to you.
- Fly-In at the Mini AirstripHamilton Recreational Field, Hamilton Township, NJ
Our Mini Airstrip with north and east/west runways in a T shape can be used for Drones or Planes. There's plenty of space around to fly over and out towards the lake......
Take a look at this clip: https://youtu.be/11OAwlQ8-j8 .....Located in a town that looks after Drone and RC pilots...
Plenty of parking - newly resurfaced...
Check the local Weather Map: http://alturl.com/3mypuMinimum of three members (not including the Host or Guests) or the Fly-In will be postponed - Always check back here before heading out to see if anything has changed....
