Recent content by bhartwell

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    Lost Drone

    Unfortunately, no. I was able to locate exactly where it crashed, but was not able to get it. It’s likely still sitting on the side of that hill, assuming no one found it and it didn’t get washed into the sea from a storm. Sorry, to hear you lost yours. I had mine for over five years without...
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    Drone Registration Down 50%

    I am guessing it has less to do with Government oversight and more to do with people not buying as many drones. After all the hysteria and hype the last few years, followed by the ridiculous bans, restrictions and limits to where people can fly, a lot of people have just given up. I love my...
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    Mars Drone

    I wonder if NASA had to get a part 107 license to fly their drone on Mars? https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/
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    Lost Drone

    Hi Jjdun, the nearest town is Westport, CA (zip code 95488). The drone is just up north on PCH from that small town.
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    Lost Drone

    Hi all, well, I guess it’s my turn. I was working my way down the Northern California coast from Eureka back to San Fran. I had a whole days worth of footage and was taking some ocean shots at Coast Hwy Lookout, a nice vista spot where PCH once again meets the ocean just north of West Port...
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    Wonderful & Desolate, Nevada's High Country

    Lol, lets just say you can really take advantage of a fast car.......
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    Wonderful & Desolate, Nevada's High Country

    The beauty and isolation of northern Nevada's lonely roads.
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    FAA Release NEW rules for UAS Operations

    I didn’t read it that way. Maybe I am wrong, but from what I read if your recreational there is no ID requirement. If your Part 107 licensed for commercial use there is. Did I read that wrong?
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    Orignal PH4 vs Mavic 2 Pro

    Sorry, one more question. I haven’t upgraded my PH4 firmware for quite a while as you might guess, no real need. I hear that the newer DJI drones attempt to enforce geo restrictions more then the older versions did. While I use AirMaps religiously to validate I am flying in approved areas, I...
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    Orignal PH4 vs Mavic 2 Pro

    Thanks all, appreciate the feedback.
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    Recreational use test

    The test I took was a general aviation safety test. It was pretty easy.
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    Recreational use test

    I did take a general FAA aviation safety test last year when I was preparing for a Part 107. I wonder if it’s the same test?
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    Orignal PH4 vs Mavic 2 Pro

    Thanks both. Leonard, how do you like the controller for the Mavic? Can you use an iPad with it?
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    Recreational use test

    I was reading through a recent summary of current Drone flight laws and found this site, which is quite detailed. https://jrupprechtlaw.com/recreational-drone-laws In it, there is a section that states: “The recreational flyer must pass a test and keep proof of passing the test to show to...
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    Orignal PH4 vs Mavic 2 Pro

    Would appreciate your thoughts, feedback and / or experience. I have an original DJI PH4, it’s been great and for the most part still works fine. I have literally flown it all over the world during the nearly 5 years I have had it. That being said, it is near 5 years old. The batteries (I have...