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    Taking human pilots out of the loop

    Just saw this in my morning newsfeed: Furry Pilot my beagle would rather just chew on a prop blade...... Jake
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    North Jersey Fliers?

    Try the NJDUG = New Jersey Drone Users Group. NJDUG You'll have to join through an online group called "Meetup", but once through that you can apply and Nick will accept you. He has been able to schedule outings every weekend and now some weekdays as well, and they are all FAA sanctioned (ie; no...
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    I Laugh Now......

    With politicians generating TFR’s practically every weekend, I have found a way to get around those annoying hindrances with this secret weapon:8 It’s called the Axial SCX 24 series. I went to my local hobby shop and asked for a foolproof RC car a 5 year old could drive. He suggested this...
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    WiFi Only iPad Mini 5

    I started with the mini2, then 4, and now 5, none of which were GPS equipped. If I forgot to preload my maps I use this device from Dual: 150A GPS This works even without cell coverage, and the accuracy is perfect. Just a suggestion. Jake
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    Missed this forum

    https://mavicpilots.com/threads/red-white-and-blue.92890/
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    Red White and Blue

    I thought I would combine my droning hobby with my music and celebrate the USA on it's 244th birthday. Video by an original Mavic Pro, audio by IK Multimedia's B3X via iPad mini 5 processed through a Zoom L12, and edited in Pinnacle Studio 22. Jake
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    Hood Shade

    Go here: Hoodman Buy it.
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    Does DJI Fly work with an Ipad One?

    No. My iPad mini 2 was sketchy at best, my mini 4 much better, and my mini 5 excellent. This is not the area to cheap out on. I doubt Go4 would even load on that old an OS. Jake
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    Help with new rule Remote ID reqiuerments

    They have their hands full trying to get ADS-B installed on all general aviation planes before the end of 2019. I think we’re at the end of a long line........ Jake
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    Quick Passenger Train Video

    A NJT train that’s running? What a concept! Jake
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    UP 4014 Big Boy San Marcos River Bridge to Weimar - November 6, 2019

    3 water tenders and a back up GE diesel.....prepared for any “breakdown”. nice vid. Jake
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    F T Aviator Update

    I received this message a day or so ago. These guys aren't done by a long shot. Nice to see them evolving to higher standards. Fluidity at Spin Up 2019 Jake
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    F T Aviator Update

    A few changes: 1 - Fixed bug where Electromagnetic Interference was displayed on Mavic Pro 2 - Fixed style profile edit for photo settings on camera 3 - Tapping the map now swaps the video feed and map view 4 - Slowed camera tilt at lower sensitivities Version 1.3.0 Jake
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    Any suggestions on where to fly in northern New Jersey?

    I'm only familiar with the park area. Thanks for the correction. Jake
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    Any suggestions on where to fly in northern New Jersey?

    Same deal. Lake Hopatcong is a state park. The “No Drones” sign greets you as you enter the parking lot. Jake