Recent content by Zimmbob

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    Drone Deploy mapping

    Like FlashBuddy I have no qualms with DD until 3-4 weeks ago. That is when flying a DD mission in DJI GO manual camera setting the photos came out dark. Before the flight I took 3 photos in DJI manual to make sure of the settings and the photos were good. Last week I did 3 missions of the same...
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    A few pics just because

    rcp, what free editing software are you using?
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    What do you use as a landing/take off pad?

    I have used a medium size towel on dusty constructions sites. The prop wash keeps it clear of the props and dust from getting on the lens. I like Locke's idea of a carpet sample and that's something you could use in tall grass.
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    Found Another Crack @115.5hrs..

    Here is a link that may explain the cracking problem that is an issue with the DJI 4. Not having taken my DJI 4 apart I cannot elaborate on it's construction. Protomold: Design Tips for Rapid Injection Molding
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    How to obtain a commercial license?

    Okay here is what I did. I got the Certificate of Achievement and framed it as that was the only thing I could think to do with it besides use it for a marketing tool. Getting the FAA Certificate was more involved. I have a pilot license which you need to go this route but did not have a number...
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    Friend of a Friend Fined $1800 no registration on drone..i have questions

    All drones between .55 lbs. to less then 55 lbs. must be registered. Does not matter if for fun or commercially. The registration number can be put on any witch way, marker pen. tapped label, etc. or in my case a copy of the registration in the battery compartment of my DJI P4.
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    First flight - RIP

    Interesting thread and a good reminder that it's not just the flight path but the surrounding area you need to take into consideration for you RTH alt.
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    FAA Aircraft Marking

    BigA107 thank you for your response. Like I said I'm a newbe and I may be barking up the wrong tree. I was having a hard time with what was required until I figured out that Registration and the "N" number are two different things. Example of a "N" number is N1234D (delta) and a registration...
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    FAA Aircraft Marking

    Newbe here, first time on this thread. This for US pilots only. From my understand you do not need a "N" number as long as you only fly in the US but you do need your registration available. I have mine in the battery compartment of my phantom 4 and another copy in my drone backpack. Here is a...