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    Hello from the Western Suburbs of Chicago

    Another Western burbs flyer. Hanover Park Tom
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    Passed the 107 Exam, Now how long is current wait for certificate?

    Nosing around the FAA site there is a statement of what the current date they are working on. Look on the menus and it will give you a ballpark timeframe.
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    Accurate Return to home not working for others?

    There has been some very intense sunspot activity lately affecting radio reception. Just a thought.
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    Help with drones on another planet

    Younger, quicker reactions to changes from the environment. Have to dump the auto stabilization software due to the size / weight differences.
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    Hello from Chicago

    Welcome from the 'burbs Hanover Park, IL
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    It shames me to confess this...but here I go...

    You might investigate a polarizing filter to better see "into" the water and reduce the reflected light. Just a suggestion. Good luck!!
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    Mini 2 🎬✨ Witnessing Étretat: Through My mini2 Lens! ✨🎬

    Good memories from when we were there. Thanks!! Nice job!
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    Alternatives to “Proper” Drone Mats…….

    Put your car keys under the mat?
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    GPS disconnects constantly with Mavic 3 Pro

    Another possible cause is solar flares, we have been going through a high cycle and it has caused radio blackouts. Spaceweather.com can keep you alerted to them. Just a thought....
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    Changing controller

    Switching my new mini 3 P from it's RC to the mini 2's N1 I would get the firmware message and seemed to do an upgrade/change going between the two drones. Allowed the 5 times so for an emergency it would be OK but a pain to switch otherwise. Just using the RC with the 3 and the N1 with the 2.
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    Tell me it’s not just me 😂

    I do not put the drone / controller / battery case into the bag unless they have their memory, charge or accessories. Just need to remember charging before planned sessions. Spare memory kept in a couple areas just in case....
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    Why does the FAA Part 107 test require learning apparently unnecessary knowledge?

    If doing a mission near an airport some of the information would be important but it does seem a bit over the top. How many of us are actually flying near airports?
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    Air Travelling with Mavic 3 and extra batteries PLUS Laptop will be way over many airlines battery limits?? Most are 100Wh!

    I also bought firesafe bags on Amazon for my drone batteries. No fires or explosive tests to prove they work but TSA seemed happy with them.
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    Care Refresh Good Value?

    I am on my second mini 2 replacement and got it on my mini 3 pro too. Keep a finger over the "pause" button when ever you are doing any automated flying (Litchi / quickshots) and look to verify you are actually over it, ask me why I say that...
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    Im not a Techie so i need some help

    Another option is to buy a USB SD chip reader. I use it to read the micro or standard chips (from my camera) and will work with USB A or USB C ports. Handy if you want to view on a tablet or phone too. Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z6JCKL7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
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