Recent content by VictorBravo77

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    Trade-up Using DJI Trade Up

    Unless a crash hurts anyone, but I get your drift.
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    Trade-up Using DJI Trade Up

    Promote the flying arts!!
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    Trade-up Using DJI Trade Up

    For credit toward a newer model of DJI product, the DJI trade-up program offers credit for a new DJI product by trading in an older model; the cost for you to ship to them is free (they will email you a shipping label). I sent a Phantom 3 standard with an unused float kit, two new batteries and...
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    Here’s the answer to the next Gatwick

    ... interesting industry developments. mailto: [email protected] Washington, DC / Pittsburgh, PA: December 21, 2018; Catalyst-Go™, the solutions company for autonomous vehicle defense strategy, is offering a pre-release of their ground breaking report on next generation...
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    Scared to fly too far....

    I think if your setup is right, when batteries get to ~5 percent (your choice?) the RTH kicks in.
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    Scared to fly too far....

    NEVER fly beyone line of sight unless you have a relay operator's position system set up (pretty difficult), a waiver from Part 107 for commercial purposes, or exceedingly well-trained VOs. No excuses. I know your intentions are good, but it takes one mistake to ruin it for all of us (see the...
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    Phantom 3 Standard sUAS with 2 Batteries and Extras $300

    Phantom 3 Standard sUAS like new, transmitter, 2 smart batteries, propeller guards and mounting hardware (DJI OEM), eight propellers and new-in-box pontoons (Waterstrider - dronerafts.com). All in very good to excellent condition. Low hours. Some minor scuffing. $300 takes all. Email at...
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    Repairs Shipping Issue

    P.S. ... yes, charged the ten dollar pickup fee.
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    Repairs Shipping Issue

    I requested a repair order from DJI (and received same), but UPS says I didn't schedule a pickup date. I know that's between me and them but anyone else have repair request SNAFUs? Tnx
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    Question for licensed pilots!!

    Great post! I fly very near the departure end of a trafficked 04 runway. I have had no issues and I've spoken with the tower personnel (i.e. Part 107.41 - certain classified airspace with ATC clearance), as well as LAANC and local airspace authorizations. A) the pilot is the final authority...
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    Question for licensed pilots!!

    Yes, I did read your post, thanks. The UAVcoach Part 107 course is thorough and very good. Embry-Riddle offers a three-course professional certificate in small unmanned aircraft systems in addition to test prep as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees is sUAS. ERAU also provides access...
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    Question for licensed pilots!!

    Are you sorry you did overstudy, or do you want to be a better pilot? Curious, mostly. Tnx 73.
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    Question for licensed pilots!!

    Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU.edu - search for sUAS) or, www.uavcoach.com Tally-ho!
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    Question for licensed pilots!!

    Congratulations! I renew this year. Watching videos is okay, but competency comes with practice. To be a competent commercial operator you should consider www.uavcoach.com or www.erau.edu (searc Watching video is good, congratulations! I renew this year. But, IMHO, to be a truly competent...
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    Flying over a closed power plant?

    Inactive plants are private property and trespass could be an issue. A polite conversation with site security or the utility might alleviate any headaches