Recent content by mattdbal

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    How Old are you and what Phantom Do you have?

    22 and I have two phantom 4's via my job. Also have a Yuneec Typhoon H and will be purchasing a M210/Z30 combo..
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    Matrice 200 released!

    These were ballpark figures..hopefully some dealer might be able to cut a price similar to them!
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    Hi from Wisconsin (USA)

    Welcome! I also just joined and from Wisconsin as well.
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    Matrice 200 released!

    I heard from a DJI Partner and Enterprise equipment tester that the ballpark is 6k for the M200, 8k for the M210 and 13k for the RTK version. Then you're adding on the camera. The same guy is getting me so me test footage of the Zenmuse Z30 for my specific use as well (Really nice guy). If...
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    Radio Line of Sight Surveying

    We use path analysis software and other programs, but a field verification is necessary because trees and other obstacles aren't always visible using other tools.
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    Are waivers on hold?

    That's interesting! Maybe they only gave them for waivers and not authorizations? I got automated denial Emails for a number of authorizations but never an initial confirmation. All other contact was from a real person.
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    Are waivers on hold?

    Getting a waiver is different than getting an authorization for airspace. The waiver process usually takes much longer than the authorization so this is likely why you haven't heard anything back. I really do wish they would send a confirmation email to you when you request a...
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    Radio Line of Sight Surveying

    Hey everyone, *Note: I did a bit of searching before deciding to post this I use drones for microwave/radio tower inspection and sometimes line of sight surveying. As we all know, phantoms don't have a zoom on the camera which is proving line of sight surveying to be difficult. Does anyone...
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    Hello From Wisconsin

    Hey all, My name is Matt and I from Southeast Wisconsin. I am 22 and currently hold my part 107 license. I work in the utilities/telecom area and have been helping my company step into the world of UAS for telecommunication uses. We currently have a pair of Phantom 4s and a Yuneec Typhoon H in...