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    I don't recommend the Mavic as a tree trimmer...

    So, I had my first real crash this week. Ruled "Excessive pilot stupidity" in the post crash debrief! But I did learn some things which made me go change some settings, at least for now, and wanted to get the groups thoughts on what their settings are. Ok, here's the crash play by play! (And...
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    Snow shots

    Nothing major, only thing that comes to mind is that you usually have to dial in some OVER exposure! I know it seems really counter intuitive and not sure of your photo knowledge/background, but the cameras exposure is always trying to get you to 18% grey, which is great most of the time...
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    Northwest Chicago Burbs

    I’m up in Lake Zurich with my MP and my buddy is in Libertyville with his new MA. I just posted some snow shots in Photo/video of a recent flight near me. -Garen
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    Libertyville IL Area

    Hey, I was just flying in Libertyville the other day! (I grew up there too) I have a Mavic Pro, and my buddy has the Mavic Air. I'm heading to Florida this weekend but maybe we could all connect in March if you haven't decided by then. -Garen
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    Snow shots

    I always liked shooting photos in the snow, so I thought the view from my MP could look just as cool, so I waited for a fresh blanket of snow to hit Chicago area and headed up! Thanks for looking! -Garen Alone: I'm always a sucker for negative space in photos, so this was an easy one...
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    Our Adventerous Year 2017 - lots of drone shots

    I need to get out more!! Great video! Like the best Christmas card ever! Some impressive "in the trees" flying too!
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    Sani Pass, South Africa

    Stunning!!! Missed the Drakensbergs on our trip to SA! Praying it rains soon for you guys!
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    Broken Ice on Lake Erie

    Great work! I might have to try by my Great lake...Lake Michigan!
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    Lake Michigan Lights

    Really great work! I live in NW burbs of Chicago and you really inspired me that there’s fantastic subjects to film and photograph even around here!