Recent content by John Shaw

I hadn't run into the look up problem because there always had been two of us, one with the RC and one with the goggles. I suspect there is no headband solution for the look up situation. It would require a chin strap which doesn't sound to appealing. I am going to design and 3D print a belt...

They felt insecure when I first tried them. I found I was wearing them to high on my head. I loosen the head band, get the googles positioned on my face, pull the back of the head band down below the break in the curve between the skull and the neck - and then tighten the head band. I find it...

But they could change in firmware the distance at which avoidance occurs in tripod mode.

Remember most that will respond have their own drone and therefore wouldn't pay so you may get misleading answers. It could be rephrased for them - "What would you charge to inspect someone's roof?

It looks like the sales people are the smart ones at DJI. The engineers who designed the Mavic installed a 900 sqmm grille and a fan that wasn't needed. That small slot in the cover is a joke compared to the 900 sqmm grill. But then I'm a engineer so I tend to think there was some reason the...

It seems to me that the FAA should include a limitation that their rules don't apply below the tree or building tops. There aren't going to be any aircraft down there as long as your about a half a mile from an airport.

The only thing dumb is that DJI should come out and make a clear statement, and explain why. The are two opposite opinions on this forum and each side knows their right. I think it's crazy to block that airflow but many disagree going instead for the protection of the Mavic's vulnerable gimbal.

As I reflected on this later I realized it looked familiar, just like my old home. I lived in the hold of the USNS Geiger for 23 days with about 400 friends - space was tight.. A pacific cruise from Tacoma to Vung Tau. We spent an evening on Guam and sailed through the Philippines...

So do you think he is looking for his lost drone?

Makes sense. This multi mission strategy could be useful for other tasks as well. Great strategy.

The grill behind the gimbal is about 900 sq mm. The slot in the cover is about 40 sq mm. If 40 sq mm was adequate then they would have made the grill that size. One thing we can all agree on... DJI engineering should weigh in on this issue, one way or the other. I fear we will only hear from...

Much discussed topic. There is a large air intake just behind the gimbal and behind it is a large fan. DJI engineers would not put that on the Mavic if they didn't need cooling air to control the temperature of the electronics. Heat effects the life of electronics - fact. I wouldn't fly with the...

n I tend to agree. Normal pilot in control Takeoffs and Landings are so easy why bother with automatic. We hear of problems with these auto features - since there is no benefit, why take the risk.

Watch Michael Kincaid's videos on YouTube. He uses Mobizen for screen capture. It's very helpful for us watching what's going on and makes the most useful instructive videos. You wouldn't use it where the video or picture was the desired item. I am sure there are other ways of doing it.

I agree with your comments and it is good data. In addition we should realize as the CG rises it is taking more engine activity and as you point out it reaches a limit that the drone can't deal with. More engine activity uses more power and this results in a decrease of flight time and this...