Recent content by TexasPilot2005

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    Will "Tap Fly" fly drone into the ground at the "tapped point"? (vs Draw Mode?)

    I have had my P4P V2 for about 4 days now. I took it to a friend's large ranch to give me lots of room to practice. I especially wanted to begin practicing a few of the intelligent modes - specifically Draw, Tap Fly, Tripod. When using DRAW P4P was perfect. Fly to the object/area and...
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    P4P (V2) Issue when controller fully charged. (video attached)

    Got my first experience of drone technical issues this week. Bought my new Phantom 4 Pro (V2) Monday. Registered it. Downloaded and studied full manual plus hours and hours of YouTube videos. Set up drone, activated it and updated firmware. Learned AIRMAP and submitted (and got approved) some...
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    New Drone Owner/Pilot

    Instantly received the Temp 107 certificate this morning. I passed my 107 test on Monday afternoon. Logged into IACRA this morning. I assume because I already had an IACRA account as an instrument-rated pilot and that the TSA already has my clearances established via Global Entry that it was...
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    Instant issue of Temporary 107 Certificate -- amazing

    Instantly received the Temp 107 certificate this morning. I passed my 107 test on Monday afternoon. Logged into IACRA this morning. I assume because I already had an IACRA account as an instrument-rated pilot and that the TSA already has my clearances established via Global Entry that it was...
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    New Drone Owner/Pilot

    Hi Doug. Thanks for the DJI Care suggestion. I read the info and purchased it just now. Really appreciate the insight.
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    New Drone Owner/Pilot

    Good Morning. Many thanks for the kind and helpful reply. Will start doing that this morning. Regards - Ed
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    New Drone Owner/Pilot

    Good Evening and Greetings from San Antonio, Texas. I am new to this forum, new to drones and new to flying them. At age 70 (in a couple of months), another adventure and skill to be used. Any and all advice will be appreciated! I passed my Part 107 yesterday. Advice I have seen indicates...