Recent content by mwc13

I would think that any of the older platforms that are software up-gradable that use GPS can be updated to comply with the US FAA Remote ID as long as an active Internet link can be established (cell/wifi) as I see this more a function from the app not the AF. Now if later requiring any anti...

Only most do not need/use the 4K in the end results for what used for

I just got an email from DJI saying the Phantom 4 pro was now available again, went to their web site and showing ad for it ?

Well I have a farm primary purpose for mine, although was looking into side commercial jobs later as gain more experienced. Guess will just stick to my farm never over around 200 ft and screw it just no more upgrading just in case. Been trying to follow the rules but if this happens not going to...

read somewhere 80-100 thousand flights a day in the US ? Is there a realistic statistic on # UAS ?

I do not put them in a bag when transporting in the case short amount of time but then I do not leave in the case either all the time only when using, once home or where ever for any longer period of time the batteries go into a fire proof metal lock box for storage just in case. Never charge...

I have seen increasing usage by utilities, My local power company, Snapping Shoals EMC here in Georgia has two licensed operators and drones now using to inspect power lines, saying much better and cheaper than hiring the usually helicopters or planes,.

Cant blame the tech on the bad people, that is like banning cars because some use them wrongfully. However I great government will not see it that way use these issues to further restrict or ban. We must keep putting pressure on our legislators otherwise.

Well the Osprey itself is a monster compared to that drone, size/weight proportions and the drone actually has more prop area probably

I ignore a lot but if a business doing something like that, and blatantly advertising they are licensed pilots, then report and as mentioned let the FAA sort it out. We cannot let others undermine this hobby or for those in a trade.

50% and landing, done

I use credit card only, if get shafted I dont pay anything

well, could be looking a video was over on to the side not directly over the road ?

Different frequencies, Cell towers only transmit a few watts, digital and the spacing does not require a lot of power. As long as the receiver amp in the DJI products have really good rejection of unwanted signals which most equipment these days should should not be an issue.

I have found a few issues when deleting files on an SD card (Or any removable media) remove from your trashcan before unmounting/ejecting. Many times the deleted file storage is still on the card and want that flushed before it gets unmounted. I have not had any issues having to format but once...