Recent content by DaveWilson

When I first bought my MP, the first project involved flying over the Pacific ocean.... it was a lot of big waves and if it went down, for whatever reason, it would be "gone". No DJI refresh program covers a missing drone. So, I took two empty 500ml water bottles, covered them with bright...

James, I'm with you. When flying this gizmo and also trying to position the camera, watch your composition, adjust exposure, checking focus, keeping track where you are, what you're flying towards and a dozen other things, there are times when you wish the footage was a bit brighter or sharper...

I do believe there are provisions for "toys" to be used in public. It likely falls under balloons and even Kites outside. The very least of our worries. There is a post about a fast moving object caught on video while leisurely flying over a forest fire. Put some reprimanding energy into...

I hate to rain on your parade, but I don't understand what's going on here... I always thought it was illegal to fly over forest fires. Perhaps in your country it's OK... But it's definitely an area where aircraft may be doing waterbombing and you're flying around exactly where they would be...

Honestly, I can't see DJI actively trying to distroy the hobby of flying Drones. Nor trying to turn their business into 'big brother', but what I can see is a company who recognizes that their product has the potential to be very dangerous to the public, and it is very apparent that too many DJI...