Recent content by JohnnyChicago

I'm an Illinois resident and have looked over this law as it has been reported in the press. The provisions seem reasonable to me. Having the prohibition of stored images and other surveillance data by sworn officers clearly outlined is essential in building community trust and awareness about...

Yes, I understand. It would be nice to have it done under warranty. I meant to say why not just send it to DJI and pay for repairs. Personal preference but as the hobby is an extravagance in the first place, I don't mind paying for factory check-up and possible reconditioning after a crash. If...

I do not understand. If it is still under warranty why not send it in for repairs?

It's lens flare "I've tested filters for years..." Oh, yeah? Show me yer lab coat You can either stop pointing your lens at the sun or learn to use lens flare creatively and artistically the way photographers and cinematographers have done for over a century now.

Downloaded UAV Forecast and GPS Planner for my phone in the field. Both usually show only 15 to 18 sats available, 20 on an above average day...maybe. If the aircraft needs to lock 10 to hover and 12 to update home point that's a margin of only 3 asthmyths above the horizon on most days. I fly...

I did my USCG compass and sextant rant in another thread so I won't bore you all here I just want to say that in my day bread was a nickel a loaf.

>dirt

Followed this on YouTube and facebook posts. Glad the drone was found. Standing up for my Chicago buddy. It's tough flyin' in this city, bro! Don't let the bastards get you down.

The reason he has so many subscribers is that he stirs up controversy but making just this sort of a statement. We know, because we notice these sort of stories, that drones are the most popular electronic consumer product on the market. We also know that DJI Mavic is THE most popular drone...

Not a lawyer and wouldn't dream of offering legal advice. As far as I am aware no drone flyers have gone to court in Illinois for violating local ordinance. If anyone knows any such case, please let us know. Some county or local park districts may have restrictions on the books that they will...

Well, that seems to have escalated... Putting on my non-lawyer-advice civil liberty practitioner hat I would say your problems began when you engaged with the original officers and allowed them to search, examine and document your equipment. That was totally voluntary on your part, whether you...

Hello Again - It's 2021 - And still no support for the top-of-the-line photographic drone Mavic Air 2 and the insanely popular Mini 2 on the DJI Flight Simulator...nearly a year into a pandemic that has kept drone flyers indoors around the world. I can excuse poor planning through the second...

I insist that you disregard what I said about the FAA. I no longer support that statement. I regret posting that. I don't want, nor do I need to defend it. I cannot delete it, however.

OK, I can't quote FAA policy and I'll retract that whole argument unconditionally. The point I was trying to get across is that law enforcement agencies cannot engage in general surveillance using drones without violating the Fourth Amendment. Federal courts have determined that aerial...

If it makes you feel better I'll withdraw that statement since I don't have that publication handy. I cannot produce a link at 11:32 on a Saturday morning in the middle of a casual conversation. You sure caught me on that one, I must say.