Recent content by atrsd

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    Mechanical Shutter does not work in Auto mode - Is this normal?

    I'm unable to get usable photos out of my P4P camera with Mechanical Shutter when the camera Auto mode is also engaged. The images come out grossly over-exposed (white out / burn out). I'm able to get normal photos when I put the camera in Auto mode with the Mechanical Shutter turned off. With...
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    questioning DJI propeller design

    I have seen several threads in these forums that go something like this: OP: Should I use third-party propellers on my Phantom for better <X>? Overwhelming Response: No, the DJI engineers know best and already gave you the best possible propeller design! I am writing this post to dispell a...
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    Looking to trade P4P+ for smaller drone (Southern California)

    Thanks for the offer but I'm going to hold out for a local deal where both parties can inspect each other's drone and I can count the cash in my hands :-)
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    P4P+ for sale in San Diego / Orange County

    This is the same drone I'm also offering for a trade at Looking to trade P4P+ for smaller drone (Southern California) For sale: P4P+ purchased brand-new in September. Complete with all accessories, boxes, documentation, original receipt. Looking to do a local deal and avoid exhorbitant eBay fees.
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    Looking to trade Mavic Pro for P4P

    hey just saw your post here, you responded to my post for the P4P+
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    Looking to trade P4P+ for smaller drone (Southern California)

    I bought a brand-new Phantom 4 Pro+ (the one with the built-in tablet) back in September for a roof inspection project with the idea that I would keep it after the project for general travel photography. The roof project finished and now I have some international travel coming up and I realized...
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    14 CFR 101.41 (b) "nationwide community-based organization"

    What exactly does this mean, in practice? "The aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization;" What exactly is this organization I need to join in order to qualify as a hobbyist under...
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    Part 101 Hobbyist in 100/68 Class B airspace

    As a hobbyist do I need to notify or get clearance from ATC in order to fly under the area marked 100/68 in the attached San Diego Class B Airspace map? My house is 7 miles from MCAS Miramar, at the edge of the yellow area under the box that says "CAUTION - BALLOON ACTIVITY". The confusing...
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    New Firmware V01.04.0602

    I just got my P4P+. Did I quick test-flight right out of the box, no problems. Then I upgraded to firmware 1.04.604 and now the video feed is dead. Error "Aircraft Encoder Error (0x20)(0x20)...". The camera still takes photos, with the drone sitting on my desk, even though there's no video feed...