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    Aerial Photography in Croatia

    Yes, I have flown in Croatia. I flew all over Late Plitvice. It was amazing and beautiful. Drone view is even more amazing. I didn't fly near the coast.
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    Mavic Pro on emirates flight

    I flew emirates last week from LAX to Dubai direct. My mavic was in the my hand luggage to and from Dubai. No issues. No issues with security, checking in, or on board the plane. I know they have strict drone policies, but never had any issues with emirates, the airport or in Dubai.
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    Drone on Emirates Flight - Help please

    I flew from LAX to Dubai directly. I had my drone in my carry-on, I did not have any issues in LAX or Dubai going there or coming back.
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    Emirates accept drones as checked-in baggage only

    I flew Air France from LAX, Paris to Dubai, packed my Mavic Pro in my backpack with 3 batteries, remote and full mavic bag. No problem. Im flying tmrw on Emirates straight into Dubai. Hope it works out well. Any one have issues flying in or out of Dubai?
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    Taking my Mavic to Dubai

    Yes, you need a UAE number. They text you the access code. I had to do it when I landed. Customs did not care or even notice on my way in or way out. I always take my blades off to make sure.
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    Taking my Mavic to Dubai

    I registered with the UAE authority and it was instant. Registering with Dubai was not completed prior to my trip. I still flew the drone on Palm Island and Near Burj Al Arab without anyone noticing. I was not able to drone near the Burj Khalifa.
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    Emirates accept drones as checked-in baggage only

    Where did you fly in the city in Dubai? Did they have a lot of surveillance? Any tips flying in Dubai?
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    Taking my Mavic to Dubai

    Hi I have taken and flown my drone now in 13 countries. No issues to date. Now I’m going to Dubai. I would love to hear some advice on the following topics: 1. I'm not sure if it is allowed to bring my drone to Dubai. I can't find any experiences with that, does someone have experiences with...
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    Budapest Airport

    As of July 1, 2017, drone pilots were supposed to be registered with local authorities. But last I heard, the legislation has not gone into effect. Also, Budapest Airport is the most strict airport re Drones. However, I took my blades off my mavic and checked them in the check luggage. Carried...
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    NFZ in firefighting zone

    I was in Berlin this morning and fly my mavic over the Main Street between the Victory Column and the Brandenburg Gate. As I was approaching the Brandenburg Gate, a NFZ warning popped up. I was nervous to fly so close in near the gate, as Reignstadt and the US Emabssy were also. Tbh, I...
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    Flying and Law Enforcement

    I have now flown in Newport Beach, Budapest, Italy and South Africa with my Mavic Pro. I am cautious of no fly zones, people and architecture and fly in safe places. I have flown over 9 hours, 180,000 feet and over 100 flights. I have only once been told not to fly in an area, I was flying...
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    Budapest Airport

    I live here parts of the year. There is a no fly zone near the chain bridge, parliament and Buda castle. But free to free elsewhere. However, I did fly near the parliament and chain bridge at night. It was too beautiful not too :)
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    Budapest Airport

    Flying directly from Turkey to US, expect restrictions.
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    Budapest Airport

    Budapest to Milan.
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    Budapest Airport

    I just traveled through the Budapest Airport. (May 21 2017) No Problems with carrying on My Mavic Pro on the plane. I took off the blades and put them in my checked in bag. I took my Mavic Pro as a carry on. Security did not ask any questions.