Recent content by Freebird32

It is about a power grab by the commercial companies who have their goal set on drone deliveries. Very simple. They needed the airspace that was left as uncontrolled / hobbyist airspace for their drone delivery scheme but couldn't do that without the FAA enforcement and remote ID, just like...

There is language in there to the effect that if the UAS doesn't have Remote Identification (which they are forcing on the manufacturers) after three years the only place you would be permitted to fly your old UAS would be at an AMA club flying site, for example. I suppose they could figure out...

We let the Government do far more for us than it should. When they do things for us, it costs us more money, it is poorly managed in most cases and you can never get rid of that management later. Has the government gotten smaller since its inception? How many programs do you know that are run...

Since the OP was soliciting input for this type of holder, I gave what I knew. Based on my experience you can get a disconnect/no display so the app is useless unless it reconnects, so I like to be able to see face of controller. Disconnects I had when I first got the MP are also why I use a...

They shouldn't get hot during self discharge, that implies they are discharging at a very high rate. The self discharge takes place over several days (low-rate). If your batteries are hot while just sitting on shelf, you have battery problem and I would put them outside or in a li-po bag.

I would not rule out that you might have some sort of short/high discharge going on in the aircraft. The LIPO batteries shouldn't swell (that quickly) unless there is a high charge or discharge rate going on. In your case a high discharge. Are any motors too hot to touch after a swelling...

Great video, nice views of the bridge, the morning fog looked thick. I haven't flown much over water, you are braver than I. Thanks for sharing!

This website provides great UAV related data. Winds at whatever altitude you select, GPS availability etc, all based on your location. UAV Forecast What props are you using? I am purposely running old firmware and have the new quiet/higher efficiency props on my MP. I get the high wind...

Sounds like you really need one of those new underwater drones, they are tethered to remote control above water but you could get some great underwater video with one. There are several out now going for $1700 +. B&H carry them - CHASING-INNOVATION GLADIUS Underwater ROV GAP01 B&H Photo Video

May not be a consideration for you, but I didn't want the controller/panel display blocked by the iPad. The holder I listed in post 3 above allows me to see the controller.

I use one I found on Etsy - DJI Mavic, Mavic Air, Spark 9-10" Tablet adapter Also using an OTG cable and putting iPad in 'airplane mode'. Plenty of posts on that if you search. I got cable from - Angle Apple USB Lightning cables for DJI Mavic Pro Phantom and Spark

Nice video close-up of perhaps a Coopers Hawk. It was not a vulture/buzzard. You are lucky he decided not to take your drone out. Most Hawks are territorial.

I removed the extra head rest on my goggles too. Made a difference, I was about ready to send them back since they didn't seem to fit my head. I can flip them up/down with one hand now without knocking them off my head. The primary foam headband can be pushed down/pulled back, in my case it...

Drones and unicycles, now there is a combination you don't see everyday. Tried to visualize someone trying to fly a drone while riding a unicycle, follow me mode, ha, as if drones aren't challenging enough!

I agree with Blacksails. They introduced more bugs then they fixed in an attempt to lock down the firmware and other controls. They introduced a bunch of updates in a real hurry. Welcome to beta test group. Just look at the FW related issues in the Phantom forums and all Mavic issues...