Recent content by JamesH

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    Upcoming Trip, Looking for Advice

    I live in Southern California and work is having me go to the Denver area around the first of June. I'm planning to add a week of vacation to the end of my work trip and I'm looking for places in Colorado and Utah to fly my drone to get some good pictures and video. My investigations so far...
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    Upgraded P4 propeller mount now available from DJI

    I ordered mine today and, better yet, found I had a $5 credit balance for some reason. So they were only $13.
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    New Owner from Southern California

    Welcome from another Orange County person!
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    What is your favorite thing about the Phantom 4/ flying drones in general?

    When I was a kid, I wanted to be pilot, more than anything. My mother joked that the first word out of my mouth wasn't mama or dada, but (pointing at the sky and squealing) plane!!! Then I found out that I'm severely red-green colorblind and can't be a commercial pilot. So that career path was...
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    Is the P4 too much for a newbie?

    I'm going to add my voice to those who bought a P4 as their first drone. In fact, I'm going to argue the other direction a little bit. I wanted a drone for quite a while, but waited for the P4 because of features like obstacle avoidance. I got it maybe a month after it was released and have...
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    Hello from Sweden!

    Some people read the manuals and watch the tutorials and some people learn the hard way. ;) But you'll remember the lesson. Welcome! I'm looking forward to seeing those sick photos videos.
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    Newby

    I'm embarrassed to admit that I had to look up where your country is, but welcome! Wikipedia says your country, though smaller than some, has diverse topography. I look forward to seeing any pictures or video you might want to share.
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    Hello, from Central Oregon!

    Love Oregon! My favorite place to visit! Welcome!
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    Opened a can of worms

    What about maybe flipping it around the other direction? Set up a demonstration at a campsite, get kids and their parents involved, let them see it's fun and that there's nothing to worry about. Education is a good remedy for ignorance. We're all ambassadors for the hobby.
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    California fire authorities arrest hobby drone operator for interfering with Placer County firefight

    Not a lawyer, this is not legal advice, but my brief research on the penalty says this: "...punishable by a maximum of 6 months in jail and/or a fine of $1000."
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    New Firmware 1.2.503 for Phantom 4

    I had problems. Tried over and over with my iPad. Finally tried my iPhone and it worked the first time. Why? I dunno. Probably luck.
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    Camping trip

    Beautiful area, thanks for sharing!
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    Phantom 4 flight simulator

    I've only been to Portland once, so no direct information. However, I've been looking at a number of YouTube videos of P4s flown in Portland. I just searched "phantom 4 portland" and got a bunch of results. That might give you some ideas. This is probably the wrong thing to say, in your...
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    Hi All

    Welcome! I'm always looking forward to any video/pictures that you might want to share.
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    iPad Pro 9.7" Case recommendation

    Ditto. I use the same thing. I have the silicone back case, which makes my iPad Pro 9.7" grippy in the remote holder. I just remove magnetically attached keyboard and it works like a champ. Agree on the price issue, too. It is a bit expensive, but solid.