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    Great Drone repair shop in Montreal Canada

    I had no image from the camera and the gimbal was suffering from Parkinson's disease. It cost me $237 +tx. Note: I tried to repair it myself but some parts had to be replaced. Amazon has many components available if you have a micro screwdriver..... and memory to put the zillions of screws...
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    Great Drone repair shop in Montreal Canada

    I had my Mavic Pro gimbal repaired in Montreal at Cell Tech They did a good job and took app. two week. I recommand them :)
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    Back with new wings :)

    Wow !!! Lots of good reply and stories :) This is all about life, we learn from our mistake (I surly hope) and try to get the best of it by sharing our experiences. I just can wait to share my video and The last one with my Pro. I live in mountains area north of Montreal and the trees were at...
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    Back with new wings :)

    Not realy new here... but what doesn't kill you, make you stronger! I crash my Mavic pro flying sideway wile recording and hit a tree :( ...parts for sale !!) I'm now waiting for my Mavic 3 and counting sleep :)
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    How do you catch your mavic pro?

    I found a more ''elegant'' way of doing it by a DJI nerds :) Go see my first post (edited for that reason)
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    How do you catch your mavic pro?

    Try this on a boat.
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    ILLEGAL TO FLY DRONES IN CANADA UNLESS...

    May be a Cop will tell you ! Unless you are not the guy in the video. Good luck. Or find by your self by reading the regulations.
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    How do you catch your mavic pro?

    A Is there something wrong or more dangerous by stopping the motor by turning on the side ? I find it easier as anyway you are grabbing it with propellers spinning. My technique is different that the guy on the video (I just turn it on the side; smoothly ) ....for me, easier than having the...
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    How do you catch your mavic pro?

    No, motors shut by themselves. The reason for hand catch is when the landing surface is not risk free. Like landing on a beach, tall grass, uneven surface, on a rocking boat.
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    How do you catch your mavic pro?

    Grab it like on the video, don't do nothing with set up or anything but don't hesitate when you grab it so the sensor don't have time to react. After you grab it, let say it's at 12 o'clock, lower your arm to 3 o'clock or 9 if left hand LOL ....so the drone is 90 degree (side way) et voila ! I...
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    How do you catch your mavic pro?

    Don't fight with it after you grab it, just turn it on the side and motors stop right away ! Hey kids....don't try this at home; he is a DJI Professional !!!
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    ILLEGAL TO FLY DRONES IN CANADA UNLESS...

    Do you know how many fines you can get with your video ? You are breaking many law and provided evidence of it !
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    ILLEGAL TO FLY DRONES IN CANADA UNLESS...

    I got my base level and tryed to get the advance....what a joke ! Dont spend your time and money on the advance level: it totaly riculous ! Unless you have been training by the NASA and you have a Comercial Pilot diploma and you are a Doctor, Lawyer, Meteologist, Master Electrician and know...
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    Canadians: June 1's comin! - Got your Pilot's License Yet?

    Hey, Your are a Lucky guy ! I was in Aruba for vacation and would like to know more about living in AB or C :)
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    Canadians: June 1's comin! - Got your Pilot's License Yet?

    How far is Bonaire from Aruba ? How big of a drone I need to visit you ...lol