Recent content by neurotico

Finding out you've been mis-using the CPL this whole time...cray cray. BUT at least I know now!! LOL!! I'm excited for this weekend to go out flying and using my CPL correctly!! Thank you for the post!

Are you able to confirm this is accurate? I just found out about this ordinance and if it is no longer in effect, then I do not have to pay the $150 annual?

I can personally attest to the contrary, as DJI replaced my P3P free of charge with the video showing it went down in the lake after a motor failure the first flight after receiving it back from DJI repairs. Only thing I had was the video on my phone, which saved my ****.

Hello everyone, Not my first video with my P3P, but my first fully rendered video after much trimming, editing, and combining. I freaking uploaded it without color correcting it...but afterwards decided to leave it as it is...in 1080p with no color correction, vs. 4k with color correction. I'm...

So...I shipped it to DJI, called my insurance company and took out a schedule on personal property for my phantom also. Now just playing with my small toys in the meantime.

Did you ever find out about coverage through Geico for this? I called my rep today and was told it is covered under my renter's insurance policy partially. Theft, damage caused by fire, natural disaster, etc., (except for hurricane [I live in Florida] because apparently people try to fly drones...

It is fact that TSA regulations are set to have LIPO batteries (and other materials and items) in the cabin only and not checked luggage. I've wondered what they think would happen if they were in the cabin, more an opportunity for someone to put the fire out. Then I started thinking...are there...

Close. It is more that at higher charge, they are more unstable due to molecular activity and amount of stored current (current? charge?), so having them at full capacity signifies a greater possibility of combustion occurring. You are right also though, the more charge in the battery, the...

These regulations are for Commercial Airliners. Has naught to do with importation companies or freight airlines.

Yes, you are wrong, sorry mate. And risking lives at the expense of a quick photo? Come on...it's 2016, buy a decent phone and the camera issue is avoided. But most people carry-on their cameras anyways so it is not an issue.

On DJI's page for the battery is what they mention storing it and draining it lower. The link below. TSA, FAA and the CAA (along with the CSA) updated the standards for flying with Lithium Ion battery's specifically, and soon will be updating it again. Latest revision at the link below where you...

Oh. Well as I'm getting a video feed to the controller, can move the camera and everything even checked out properly inside the software of the app, I don't think it's that and will leave that button alone. Thank you!

But that's like saying "I unplug my USB drive without ejecting it first" or "I remove my disc without quitting the PS4 game" or "I drive without a seatbelt, zero issues". All of which are recommended against. The point isn't what you've managed to get away with, a little luck in the mix there...

Go into this story knowing I have never tried/tested the Return To Home feature...know all about it...but never used it and had no clue what the screen would look like once engaged. There I was, near a nice park with a stream right through central Florida, daughter playing on the playground...