DJI Mavic, Air and Mini Drones
Friendly, Helpful & Knowledgeable Community
Join Us Now

Recent content by CJEllijay

  1. CJEllijay

    Transponders on drones may be required

    seriously. Just look at the 9/11 hijackers. I was working the airspace over NY the day this happened. shut the transponder off, go low, and get caught up in the ground clutter. CJ
  2. CJEllijay

    Transponders on drones may be required

    Speaking of Homeland Security, this is a very interesting article. The TSA is a pathetic failure I, earlier in my FAA career, took part in some of these "trying to get through security" tests and sauntered through CLT with a suitcase that contained a fake bomb. Just chatted up the screener...
  3. CJEllijay

    Transponders on drones may be required

    That was your first mistake ;)
  4. CJEllijay

    FAA Part 107 Study Guides Or Courses?

    Does anyone have either positive or negative comments/thoughts on Drone Pilot Academy? Thanks CJ
  5. CJEllijay

    Mavic Pro went rogue

    DJI Service was noncommittal on what caused the issue. The repair bill is $215, which is a lot less than I imagined...so there's that.
  6. CJEllijay

    Mavic Pro went rogue

    No, that was an Android warning when I tried to reinstall the app. I also got the warning when I did an Antivirus check on my phone.
  7. CJEllijay

    Mavic Pro went rogue

    Purchased backup arrived 2 days ago, and I completely agree. Afraid to fly it.
  8. CJEllijay

    Mavic Pro went rogue

    Drone Harmony?? yeah or neigh?
  9. CJEllijay

    Mavic Pro went rogue

    Got that, but not so concerned right now with those issues, but more concerned with stability and DJI compatibility. Thank you
  10. CJEllijay

    Mavic Pro went rogue

    Is Drone Harmony a better way to go, as I've read some horrible issues with the DJI GO 4 app.
  11. CJEllijay

    Mavic Pro went rogue

    Had the same issue the day before my rogue event, luckily grabbed it as it was trying to slice through my screen porch and only took some of my skin instead. I'm hoping moving to a non Android dedicated device (iPad mini 2) and the help here will alleviate some issues. At least I now have a...
  12. CJEllijay

    I'm just happy to be here, happy to be alive.

    I'm just happy to be here, happy to be alive.
  13. CJEllijay

    North Georgia mountains area

    Check in if there is anyone in the North Georgia mountain area EG Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Jasper et al that would like to meet up sometime. Thanks CJ
  14. CJEllijay

    Atlanta checking in...

    Ellijay, GA
  15. CJEllijay

    Mavic Pro went rogue

    Thank you very much