Recent content by jmaeding

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    How to tell DJI to update their Geo Zone Map, as FAA does updates?

    thanks, its just funny that they are clearly trying to mimic the FAA restrictions, then they say this to me: "Thanks for your feedback, the GEO system is advisory only, not to match any particular set of regulations that apply to a certain user. Please fly the aircraft carefully while complying...
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    How to tell DJI to update their Geo Zone Map, as FAA does updates?

    I think the answer is you email [email protected]. I did that and got a replay fairly fast. Unfortunately, they did not understand my english that the FAA changed things. They said they do not change based on one persons opinion. I was perfectly clear. They did say: To have this zone unlocked for...
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    How to tell DJI to update their Geo Zone Map, as FAA does updates?

    In southern CA, we have a restriction in place over a particular area that had a fire weeks ago. The FAA just modified that restriction so its much smaller now. THe DJI map still shows the old one, and indeed enforces it when we try to take off. Does anyone know the proper channel to notify them...
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    DJI Yikes

    Amen. Especially the part about reporting back as its rediculous there is only one medium price drone with mechanical shutter.
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    DJI Yikes

    ok, so its the cloud storage element they are mining. I can believe that. Keep in mind though, whenever you raid secret info, you get caught fast because its easy to deduce you had access. Not only that, you can plant fake info that would lead them to do interesting things, and test if they are...
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    DJI Yikes

    Ok, all this is rumors until someone can explain how they are getting info. People can watch stuff being sent to the internet so this is basics for security people. What info is being sent? Seems like a perfect way to waste their time if so, and likely easy to fake so can't be too serious.
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    Can you guys confirm which drone this may be?

    I guess if you believe in phantoms, a UFO is not unreasonable.
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    Changes Are Coming to the Part 107 Test

    In other forums, a vendor posing a question that is answered by his website or service would be hounded on. Maybe I misunderstood the OP, seemed like an obvious plug for Gold Seal. I've done my 107 and one recurrent test. My thought is the FAA can do anything it wants, as there is no real...
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    Interesting Article About DJI

    I just bought another P4P V2, because they stopped selling for a while. What we need is a DIY system that uses a light global shutter camera that is controlled by arducopter. The phantom's camera is critical for mapping applications. Any competition should focus on that one use, but I get that...
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    I Predict a Major Shift In Global Commercial/ Consumer Drone Industry Leadership Within 5 Years

    @BigNutz I can't say I read all you wrote, but there are two things making DJI dominate the civil/mapping world: 1) global shutter camera on phantom 4 pro, which is in the < $2,000 price range. 2) control system that allows easy operation of camera, so pictures can be taken along flight path...
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    FAA RULING

    I'm thinking the best thing is to wear non-threatening colors, but if someone does act like they are hostile, hold your transmitter high to look as large as possible.
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    Soooo,,,, any one notice this?

    actually, I bet its common for bees to take interest in flying things, as there is a park by us where I can throw a frisbee up 30 ft, and see about 200 bees suddenly collecting around it. It has been that way for years. There must be bee corridors out there and the Part 107 regs are not...
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    Soooo,,,, any one notice this?

    You must have been in class B airspace.