Recent content by daddioJP

Even with the restrictions, there are plenty of stunning places to fly legally in Oahu. See my post from last year in this thread (4/23/18) for a list of some places I found. And good flying!

My experience with DJI in this respect has been 50/50 (i.e., one great; one frustrating). First time was great - my P4P got intimate with a tree and fell to the ground; my fault. I used the "Care Refresh" plan I purchased and they replaced the drone with a new one; all shipped and done within a...

It takes a good "eye" to recognize and capture beautiful and interesting scenery like this - you obviously have one. And... excellent flying, shooting, and editing as well. Enjoyable to watch!

@Kejoal11 - I just finished a trip to Oahu last week (4/16 - 4/22) and got some good flying in at several locations, listed below. As for legality of where to fly, besides my own research, I got great advice from a guy that flies locally. As you would expect, no take-offs or landing in National...

Thanks for the report, @peon56. I'm using the same photo tour group the week of 4/16 but we're doing a private sunset tour. They know I'm bringing my drone and I've asked for places where it should be good to fly. Will let you all know how it goes when I get back. Also, @Dillusion - your input...

@dlblacks - Hope you don't mind me jumping in; I'm heading to Kauai and Oahu in April and did some research on FAA restricted areas. Here's a link to their grid maps for Part 107 pilots: ArcGIS Web Application. That will give you an idea of restricted areas. I've uploaded some screen shots of...

@miguel84, that looks like a camera defect, especially since you've tried all the suggestions here. I think you're right sending it in for warranty repair. I had a pretty good experience with DJI on repair. Document everything well for them and include links to your videos. Good luck and let us...

Flying inside has its unique challenges, but can be done successfully. As mentioned, set RTH to hover, make sure obstacle avoidance is on, and FLY SLOW! Here's one I did in a manufacturing area ... with air conditioning vents, power cables, and air hoses all hanging from the ceiling! I did blow...

If possible, have your first flights with the help of experienced pilots. I was fortunate to find the North Texas Drone User Group (MeetUp) and everyone there was helpful and encouraging. Several pilots let me do short flights on their Phantoms and despite my nervousness, that's all it took! I...

@lowoctane, I found I had to eventually update to a brighter iPad (iPad Pro). That's an expensive option; less expensive things I've done which help are a sunshade like mentioned by @msinger, wearing a dark shirt, and trying to always stand in the shade. For shade, I have a portable beach...

I received this notice, too, @Unique. No problem accessing my account either. The links look valid, but the wording is suspicious. I'm going to pass on this one.

Thanks, Paul. I'll check it out further. I've had some more weird issues with the camera so it might be more than the wind!

In case it helps anyone else, I did the update to the latest firmware. It turns out the many of the features I thought I might gain in my original post aren't there for the P4P. What I DID gain, from the list above, was: A. No Fly Zones required - this is in place now but I there are fewer...

I was flying Sunday, Feb. 4 in mostly moderate winds. All flights and videos looked good except this one. While flying straight up, the gimbal and camera shake then dramatically flip to the side, then back again. I was getting some high wind warnings on this flight other flights around the same...

Just wanted to confirm that as of February 2018, the problem with completing the Vision Calibration was still there in the Mac version in at least some circumstances. Originally, DJI Assistant would freeze when I got to the downward sensors calibration. I followed the advice here and 1)...