Recent content by InspectorTom

I started off with a Mavic Mini. I named him "Crashy" but could have just as well named him "Buzzsaw" based on how many leaves he would chop off of trees when I occasionally (often) slammed into them. I am a strong proponent of the concept that : You will learn far more from failure than you...

Good points by Russ about a possible/probable grandfather clause, economic impact of outright banning of DJI drones, and work-arounds like air gapping (possible download of DJI drone firmware updates onto USB drives?). I'm no expert on the technical side of things but what I am sure of is, if...

I couldn't agree more Vic Moss.

Personally, I'd like my drone to have the ability to teleport, time travel, and make me a cup of coffee. I'm greedy though. On a serious note, Skydio drones (X10) appears to have AI built in for accident avoidance. I could be wrong though, and often am. ;)Thumbswayup

Congrats! I too recently passed the Part 107. The test is definitely not a "gimme" and requires a lot of study prep.

Learn as you go. That's the plan for sure.

Oh... should have fired up my time machine. LoudThunder, I noticed you said "member". I take it because they don't post that often?

I would have to assume there are lobbies that represent corporations who have spent an obscene amount of money for their drone assets who will not just permanently ground their drones (revenue generators) without a fight. I'm mainly mad about this whole fiasco because I recently dropped a...

Welcome! Mini1, that is all covered in knicks, dings, and cracks from his various misadventures, owner. 8)

Welcome SkyAngel1, from Maryland!

Welcome from Maryland! I can relate to drone crashing. I have a mini (first version) that I learned to fly on. His name is Crashy. He (not me, definitely not me) would crash into trees a lot. He would get up, dust himself off, spin is little props and take off again....and again....and.....well...

I'm actually a welding inspector (CWI) at my full time job. The name made sense. You Canesfam, however may call me InspectorGadget. ha!

Great info Gfields! I recently took and passed the FAA Part 107 exam, and a lot of this stuff (VLOS, signal blockage, etc) is covered on that exam.

Welcome from Maryland! Among other places, I am often in Central Ohio for business.

Greetings from Maryland! New here as well Canesfam.