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    RID and FAA Declaration of Compliance

    After updating the firmware on my mavic 2 pro, rid was installed correctly. I sent the following question to FAA: Now that DJI has released the RID firmware update for my drone (Mavic 2 Pro) and I have updated both the drone and controller, how long before it will show up on your Declaration of...
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    FAA FINES PHILADELPHIA DRONE PILOT

    Interesting read... https://dronexl.co/2020/11/26/faa-fines-philadelphia-drone-pilot-youtuber-184500/?amp
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 13, 2020, will launch improvements to the way it tests all applicants

    I'm recreational. I was hoping it would cover the new recreational test requirements. But since I'm not commercial I ended the webinar soon after it started.
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 13, 2020, will launch improvements to the way it tests all applicants

    Got in to the 3pm webinar. Too bad the presentation was not for recreational pilots, only commercial.
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    Taking off with Unlock Code

    To my knowledge, South Carolina state parks have no restrictions regarding drones. Your link is for North Carolina parks.
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    Shrinking drone

    https://www.diyphotography.net/this-drone-shrinks-mid-flight-to-squeeze-through-small-spaces/
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    NFZ Authorization OK but failed

    Thanks for the replys. I was confused because I did receive an authorization via the Airmap system and the Go4 app turned off the NFZ warning for a couple of minutes before resetting back to NFZ.
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    NFZ Authorization OK but failed

    Today I wanted to test fly a replacement M2P in my backyard, which is in a NFZ. Class C airspace and four miles from the airport. I fired up the drone and went through Airmap to obtain authorization. I received FAA authorization to fly (less than 100 feet, less than one hour). Once I received...
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    State Farm insurance

    Does anybody know if the State Farm policies cover the loss of a drone while outside the United States? As an example if I live inside the United States with a State Farm policy and I travel to the British Virgin Islands and lose the Drone would that be covered?
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    Pixel 3 XL and Mavic Pro

    I have the Pixel 3 XL and the Go 4 App crashes every time. Cannot be used yet. I had to pull p\out an old Samsung S5 just so I could fly. I reported it to DJI.