Recent content by jofus

Thanks for the constructive criticism. It's always appreciated! Watching my videos after they have aged a few months, you're definitely right about cutting length. I am also considering getting an Osmo mobile for some quick interior shots to mix in like you suggested. I've thrown the idea toward...

Absolutely. I would not just go out on my own with no coordination with local or federal authorities. I was just curious to see if any organization has put out any requests.

I was actually just wondering if there was any need for volunteers with sUAS to aid in search and rescue, maybe help canvas a few areas. Not sure where I would be able to find that out if there is such a need.

Prop guards and gimbal guard (the one that goes between the legs of the drone). The camera hits the gimbal guard every time I start it up, so I removed it, and the prop guards get in the shot far too often. I would only consider putting them on if I was being paid to fly indoors or in a tight area.

Tell me about it. My job is pretty much putting out fires all around the Army's supply chain.

Yep! All traffic is sent and received via logical ports on a network interface card, whether wired or wireless.

I've had a similar experience, except while packing up. Did he keep questioning you or what? Also, where did you get your polo made? I'd like to get one embroidered for my business.

Army identified an unacceptable, unmitigated risk associated with a vulnerability + threat. They're shutting down all use until that risk can be mitigated. That's textbook Infosec.

My thoughts exactly. Even on big job sites, you don't see "licensed forklift operator" or "licensed welder" on the back of other people's vests. I just put my FAA certification card in that clear plastic pocket in the front. I image the controller would make it obvious I'm controlling something...

I think OP has engaged his brain quite well. In the case of the US Army, they are using DJI drones for a lot of testing of developmental weapons and defense systems. DJI Geo would require the US Army to send a request to a foreign company essentially asking for permission to fly on a military...

I lived in Riga for a year and absolutely loved it. Sigulda is very nice too! I wish I had traveled a bit more in the country and the other Baltic countries, but I was pretty busy with work unfortunately.

Latvija is a beautiful country! I hope you can bring the bird and get some great shots. Where are you headed?

I would love for there to be something between the P4P and Inspire 2 camera quality. There seems to be a big jump in price point for the consumer grade and the professional grade, and right now I can't justify spending $5,000 on an Inspire 2, extra batteries, and X4S camera etc. If I could get a...

It's kind of ironic that the high visibility vest practically makes you invisible. You go from a weirdo with a drone to just another worker bee.

I've read some of the other pilots talking about getting a bright yellow/orange safety vest for when flying. I did a job down at a concrete production facility, lots of forklifts and trucks moving around, and it occurred to me that I should probably get one for my safety especially on a site...