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  1. RocketBrew

    So confused about RTK

    The DJI base will still need a NTRIP connection unless you will have known points to set it up on. Most folks go with the Emlid RS2 or RS2+ rather than the DRTK-2 because it is less expensive and provides much more functionality. (They just released the RS3, so used RS2’s may drop in price). The...
  2. RocketBrew

    So confused about RTK

    The location on the map is from the GEOD network, which purposely obfuscates the location for privacy. However, on the ROCK Network Map, the precise location of the OPUS solution is shown at the bottom of the information panel when you click on More Details. I have three of the ROCK bases...
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    Dewarping on or off?

    Before the Pilot2 app, turning de-warping off was not an option. The mapping programs use the distortion inherent in a wide lens to create the ortho-rectified image. Previously, the software had to un-warp the photos to a known distortion pattern before processing. So, you will have a more...
  4. RocketBrew

    Live Rec video mission

    I flew a photo mission, then used a copy of that to edit the waypoints so the drone didn't stop, and added the start video at the first waypoint. Unfortunately, none of the waypoint options allow a smooth curve, and the drone jerks around. I had to edit the video to eliminate the turns for the...
  5. RocketBrew

    So confused about RTK

    I am using NTRIP from the ROCK Network. It is a great option for the basic work most of us do with the M3E, especially for those of us without a public State-provided free or low-cost network. High-end networks like SmartNet from Hexagon that full-time surveyors use are the standard, but...
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    M3E Drone Survey Speed to Capture RAW Images

    I often shoot RAW+JPEG when creating an ortho image of a large site rather than "survey" data. This allows me to edit and more closely match the other photos I shoot in RAW. I have found that 11.5 MPH works with a good fast SD Card. Because I can fly at least twice that for JPEG only, I do...
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    RTK Will Not Reconnect After Battery Change

    When I have a map requiring a battery change, after restarting the aircraft, Pilot2 shows RTK status as Not Connected. The only way to get it to reconnect to the NTRIP server is to close and reopen Pilot2. It the immediately starts connecting. This seems to have changed with the latest firmware.
  8. RocketBrew

    Mavic 3E Mapping vs Drone Deploy

    My issue with Pilot2 is not being able to plan a map on the PC. I find it very frustrating to tweak details on the RC. My issue with the DroneDeploy app is I will need a more expensive plan because it only supports their own NTRIP service. ( I am still grandfathered on the old $99 plan!)
  9. RocketBrew

    M2Pro vs M3E - should i upgrade?

    I have never used ten batteries on a project, but I have used that many P4P batteries when flying multiple projects on the same day.
  10. RocketBrew

    Mavic 3 camera upgrade

    Have you confirmed the props are the same? The M3E (sister to the M3T) uses different props from the "consumer" M3 models. Thankfully, the batteries are physically the same, so I can use all ten on my M3, M3Cine, and M3E. There is still an issue with firmware warnings when interchanging between...
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    DJI RC Pro Controller for M2P, M3P, Mini3 E? (I'll wait for the E)

    Mini 3 E ? Mini 3 Enterprise? That would be interesting!!!
  12. RocketBrew

    Mavic 3 multi battery chargers

    I built it out from a marine (trawler) battery case, but if I did it again I would buy a bare case and start from scratch. The inverter is strapped to the side of the case. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H8N97E2 I am currently working on rigging up a 320-watt solar panel on the roof of...
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    Fastest MicroSd card for Mavic 3 necessary for photos?

    What you really want is the 1-TB SSD on the M3Cine. I shoot mostly RAW+JPEG with 5-step AEB. It writes faster to the SSD than a single shot on the SD card!
  14. RocketBrew

    Almost lost drone

    I was hired to shoot a "trolley" system at a mine proving grounds by the contractor that installed it. On Friday afternoon, he let me know he forgot to arrange to get onsite on a Saturday. I checked it out on Google Earth and decided I could shoot it from the public road. As I concentrated on...
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    Solution for Mavic 3 disastrously bad battery charger design?

    I built my own battery case and charging system.