Recent content by StevenBrodsky

Auto insurance covers the drone if it is lost, stolen, fly aways, and crashes. They don't need proof of the crash or flyaway. They don't ask for flight records. You submit the claim and they send you the money for an equivalent replacement. That includes the entire package you bought. If you...

I agree with you, at least in regards to charging those 2S, 3S, 4S...etc type hobby batteries being charged on a balancing charger. But, regarding charging DJI batteries (showing no signs of damage like bulging) on a DJI charger, I just leave them on the charger. I probably shouldn't but that's...

Get the Mini 4 Pro, then skip DJI's Insurance called "Care refresh" and use your car insurance company to buy Personal Property Insurance on the drone. Save the receipt and serial number/ You will need to submit those to the insurance company. DJI care refresh costs 200-300 dollars (for 2-3...

Regarding AI. I think DJI is only using AI in it's object tracking features. Helping it identify the current number of things they can track. AI will soon help DJI drones track other things , other than what they are able to track today. The Cameras are not using AI to adjust ISO, AF, Shutter...

I've hit cables too. My situation was one where I had an attachment on the top of the drone. I was flying forward and suddenly the drone stopped while I had the throttle half way forward. I realized I was stuck on a cable and slowly backed up until I got loose. I was lucky my props didn't hit...

Someday, I hope

OMG, finally a drone capture of the rare bigfoot. I'm impressed. Your very lucky.

I've seen product diagrams of drones being used as relays. I think it was military though. They can line up 4 drones and have a fifth flying 30 miles away , while the pilot receives and sends commands through the chain of drones.

Looks like small countries are more into the drone hobby than the larger ones.

Repair, if under warranty. If it were me, I would would open the case up and inspect the batteries, fans, and connectors. But then, i have a lot of experience opening controllers without damaging them, which I won't go into here.

I use after effects and vegas pro. Both can create the text and effects made in the example videos. Sorry, but i've never used resolve.

I never heard of being able to perform a preflight check list that can be recorded in the flight log. My understanding is that the FAA suggests (not mandates) that you should complete a preflight checklist and save them, in case something happens during your flight. It would definitely help a...

I have to agree with that sentence. I normally stay out of my own neighborhood, except to fly over it from my balcony to get to the wooded areas surrounding it. It's a small neighborhood. Believe me, I've gotten some flak from a couple neighbors when I had to stop and hover just for a few...

I've been using the N3 SDK Spotlight 35W $342 for almost 6 months. It's a great light and really lights up the ground below unless you go to the 2nd 1/2 in lens. Otherwise it's extremely bright at night. The only problem i've had using it, is that when flying, I occasionally lose my GPS...

I saw this myself. The person hat originally posted this doesn't think it's to skirt the new regulations. A chinese made drone is a Chinese made drone. If it's got the parts, it's got the parts. The thing I heard , is that the drones are refurbished drones, trying to be sold as new drones...