Recent content by Newt59

Yep, he is looking at buying another P4 with a damaged gimbal and swapping his camera and gimbal over to that one. I will never, ever do such a thing. My only question to him was, “did you learn anything?” Thanks to all!

Sorry, I misunderstood. They are international and set other countries to the USA FCC FW. Not what he is dealing with. Sounds like a nightmare. He can’t use DJI Assist to reload. A real hot mess.

Oh yes. He has been back and forth multiple times. They tell him it is something he did, not their “patch”. They further told him they didn’t put out full firmware, they put a “dent” into the DJI FW and inserted their patch. They are at the point of being rude, suggested he send it back...

I have a friend that paid $50 for this firmware. His P4 Std is dead. Limp gimble. Battery shows 2nd and 3rd bars but not the 1st or 4th. A whole variety of malfunctions. He can’t reflash back to DJI firmware. He is in a mess. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience that might help...

Hey Guys, I am looking at trading for a 3DR Solo and a bunch of parts, etc and a P3Std. I have a P3 Pro that needs an ESC board. My question is whether the P3 Std esc board would work in the P3 Pro Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Newt

Oh yeah, my instructor took me up in a basic Cesna 150 back in the 80’s. Thought we could dodge around the storms. It is an amazing experience to be in a small aircraft in the middle of a storm and only VFR capable. Can’t see anything but white. Can’t hear for the rain on the aluminum...

Yeah, well my trade school wasn’t even on North Avenue. I had hoped to transfer after Coosa Valley Tech Electronics Technology which came after a few years in the Navy. But I had 13 good years in the office equipment field and a lot of fun. Then went back to commercial construction. I think...

I did fly in a questionable condition. But I never lost sight of the drone. And I was within 200 feet and beneath the height of nearby buildings and hills. But as one member posted, the regs are quite clear. I was under the impression the ceiling had lifted to minimums, but was in a...

Oh Lord, a Dawg from Watkinsville... Go You Ramblin’ Wrecks! That’s what I say. LOL. Hello neighbor, from Rome, Ga.

I’m in NW Ga. tried to get up to get some flooding photos earlier in the week. Signal dropped off pretty bad even though I was still in sight. I was having the same thought. If I lost it, could it find me? I landed.

Looks like they got the drones and the operators based on them having the controllers in some cases. Were these all supposed to be from ATL at the MB stadium? Or just display goods? Mighty expensive errors right there, dont you think?

There was a scam going around about used cars a year or two back and this sounds familiar I forget the exact details, but the general theme was that a person was going to be deploying overseas, a member of the military, and was desperate to move the vehicle at a well below book value. You...

For those who could not find it, it is TFR 5089. It is obvious that many have not prepped for, taken or passed the 107 Test. Otherwise they would recognize the “machismo” attitude displayed by some on here. The entire industry is catching heat. We are very close to being the next meal of a...

Yeah. Seems like even in these forums folks are all too quick to jump at a chance to slam someone else. I think if you review my posting history you will see my position on unlawful activities, immature attitudes, and the responsibility we all have as pilots. Thanks for the support. I...

I found the case. From Massachusetts City of Newton’s Drone Ordinance Overturned by Federal Judge | Data Privacy + Security Insider