Recent content by Sinisalo

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    Need camera settings for specific photo

    Use a slow shutter speed and experiment with different settings to see what gives you the best result
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    Flying in Restricted Areas

    oh yep haha my bad. I am still on my first cup of coffee!
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    Flying in Restricted Areas

    as a hobbyist all you have to do is call them to notify, you don't need to ask permission or fill out any forms and airspace classes are irrelevant, only distance from airports and heliports matters, if you are within 5 miles you have to call. It sounds like what you got was commercial...
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    DJI Assistant 2

    DJI Assistant 2 is only available for PC or Mac
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    DJI Assistant 2

    Windows Mac Don't be afraid to ask, that is what we are here for!
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    What do you use as a landing/take off pad?

    Based on your needs I would say a bamboo sushi roller (Makisu)would be perfect for a Phantom, you would need something bigger if you have an Inspire or Matrice
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    You might be a PhantomPilot if...

    pi·lot ˈpīlət/ noun 1. a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft. It does not state that you need to be in the aircraft, only operating the controls of the aircraft. Since the FAA has defined sUAS as aircraft, someone who operates the controls of the aircraft, is a pilot of said...
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    Crack on the Phantom 4

    Get some Plast-Aid, it forms a physical and chemical bond. You can buy it on Amazon, or at your local Hot Tub supply store.
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    Fatigue cracks on lower shell

    If you decide to repair the shell yourself, Plast-Aid is very, very good. It doesn't just form a physical bond, but also forms a chemical bond as well. You can get it on Amazon or at your local hot tub supply store.
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    Night flying

    White will be seen the farthest.
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    Night flying

    If you are going to fly at night I would suggest you read the FAA Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge chapter 17 page 19-26. There is some good information in there about how to adapt and overcome the challenges of night flying (illusions, increased rod over cone sensitivity etc) the PDF...
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    Tired of getting harassed when flying my sUAS

    She asked what we were doing and saw all the equipment then it appeared she was genuinely interested. She said I wasn't doing anything wrong and bounced. My 10 year old thought she was checking me out haha.
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    Tired of getting harassed when flying my sUAS

    UPDATE- I have ordered the Hi-Vis vests from Safety vests for FAA registered and/or licensed/certified Part 107 and Part 333 drone (UAV, UAS, sUAS, unmanned aircraft) pilots about a week ago, I will update you all on my next "encounter" while flying after I receive the vests. I also have a...
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    Tired of getting harassed when flying my sUAS

    I can't speak as to whether or not your local government has made any illegal laws or not. (Mine has, Utah S.B. 111) but here is a PDF from the F.A.A. https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/uas_privacy_best_practices_6-21-16.pdf
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    Tired of getting harassed when flying my sUAS

    Maybe it is my big beard