Recent content by Felix le Chat

Reading your posts over the last few months, it's clear you go through drones like an 'oss goes through sugar lumps. I'm pretty certain you're trying to blame the manufacturer for producing a drone that you can't use like a bumble ball. I've been using the same two DJI drones for the last...

Trust issues? With non-OEM replacement batteries: there's no magic bullet - it's a case of "flip a coin"... it'll either work well, be a total dud, or not live up to expectations. I'm afraid it's up to you to suck it and see. They're not prohibitively expensive, so, annoying as that is: you'll...

In this instance - 'FCC' and 'CE' refers to the strength of the transmitted signal. The 'CE' signal is weaker because in the European region, wireless & telegraphy Acts limit the transmitter output to a lower power than accepted in America. Yes, there are a number of options to enable 'FCC'...

We'll have to wait until after Jan 2nd to find out. I've fired an email off to someone I've had previous dealings with at the CAA, asking five key questions and requesting a straightforward response. If I get a coherent answer: I'll cut and paste it here.

Glad you responded (and are currently online). I have a question concerning existing policies and new issues of cover for DJI products. How will the inclusion of Chinese drone manufacturers: DJI and Autel on the 'covered list' affect claims on existing policies?

The current UK situation seems pretty straightforward to my reading. Jan '26: anything new sold subsequent to that date in the UK has to be marked UK specific. Anything else (older larger drones... anything without an EU class mark) is a legacy drone and has to be flown according to open...

What are DJI going to do about what? I'm just curious, but it sounds like you're trying to shift the blame towards the manufacturer. It isn't DJI's fault that customs played the unfounded 'forced labour' card to throw a monkey wrench into the import process... It isn't their fault that the...

It's a fiddle replacing gimbal/camera cables with the original Mavic... but it is do-able on your kitchen worktop. Plenty of YouTube videos available.

Amazon com. Enter search string: Protector Plus UNISTRENGH Tactical Military Daypack I've used this for Mavic 2 pro/zoom transit over the last 6 years. Perfect fit for in-field drone kit in rattle-proof order. 10.5" tablet fits in the ballistic plate pocket at the rear of the pack body. Main...

It's a 9 metre long coil of double sided hook & loop tape with 20 plastic buckles. I am aware of where you are, I'm just surprised you can't load the link when I have no trouble accessing US links.

That's bureaucrats for you!

Again: following precedent, DJI may give us the option to reclassify the mini 5 pro as C(or UK)1. With the C1 class drone regulations being relaxed so that they can be flown in sub-category A1... as suggested by the CAA. But... I get the feeling that the A2CofC is going to end up the minimum...

Already pointed that out. They're lumped into the 'legacy' classification, with the exception of those manufactured and sold closest to the 01.01.26 date... in those cases: you'll probably get the option to apply to DJI for a classification sticker (like with the mini 3 and mini 4 pro's). I'm...

You'll find all the info on the RID section in the CAA website. If you log into your user account: you'll also find out what your unique RID 'number' is (even though it's primarily an alpha-string). There is a hidden suffix that is your private RID terminator. You have to enter this, including...

In the UK: RID is introduced in two stages. New models and in production drones manufactured and sold after 01.01.26 should have the relevant UK class mark and will be RID ready. Drones made and sold before that date come under the classification of 'legacy' drones and have an extra two years...