Recent content by ScubaBob

You got screwed. Sorry. You are allowed to bring ANY object with a value of under $600 into Mexico with NO import taxes and if the object is over $600 but is over 6 months old then you are exempt from taxes. The collector is enjoying your $400 which is more than he makes in 6 months. I got...

This paper on "rights" is written by an attorney in private practice. How many law suits are filed each year where one attorney says "you have rights" and the other side's attorney says "no you don't". I would never rely on such a document if confronted by a citizen. I would calmly explain to...

I still fly my drone in Mexico but I check out to see if the federales are nearby when I fly. If they are then I don't fly. I have, at times, asked the Federales or Marines on the beach if it is OK to fly and because most are basically illiterate and have no idea what the laws are, say it is...

"Too low" is when the drone gets hit by a wave and is lost. "Low" is above that.

This is a great response. I often fly over water and the first thing I do is send my MP out over the water and visually watch the height of wave crests. I make sure my drone stays at least 10 feet (3 meters) above the highest wave crest. Watch at least 7-10 wave crests before determining...

Thanks. I trust your advice plus the reports from others are unclear how well the PowerMax fits and works. Since this isn't a $50 toy I think I will stay with DJI. That way if there is a problem there can't be a contaminating influence.

Two of my MP batteries are starting to swell / bulge on the underside so I know I should not use them and should properly discard them. I am looking at batteries on Amazon and I see ones made by third parties such as PowerExtra. Does anyone have experience using non-DJI batteries on DJI drones...

I fly over the ocean (Caribbean) quite often. First thing I do is check the wind at sea level and then remind myself that the winds are always stronger and more turbulent over the water. Then I take my MP over the water to the area I want to be at and watch the drone and the waves. I want to...

Very nicely done. I wonder if you would have gotten rid of some of the haze in the video where you are substantially above the trees if you had a UV filter on your camera. Otherwise quite nice. Thanks for sharing.

Others have answered this well so all I want to add is that I have some small Pelican style plastic cases with very secure snap-locking closures. I put a battery inside each one so that they are isolated and protected. In case one should start a fire it should quickly exhaust itself due to a...

If you are flying in wide open spaces then they are really cool but if you are wanting to get close to objects, or if there objects like trees, buildings, wires, etc. nearby then you need a spotter. Otherwise you will end up doing something like taking your drone sideways or in reverse which...

You are absolutely correct. Do people realize that their face and license plate are recorded all day long by all kinds of cameras? If you are not doing anything illegal then don't worry. The "deep state" has enough information following the bad guys to worry about someone flying their drone...

Practice, practice, practice in wide open spaces before going to more challenging venues. Be careful when flying over water. Don't fly under bridges or into tunnels. Always have your drone within your sight! Always!

I agree. You were not hired to take photos and if you do not promote yourself as a photographer for hire then it would seem to me that you can sell but I am not a lawyer so take my comments with a grain of salt. I am a professional underwater photographer and in many places in Mexico I have to...

Thanks. I am an American by birth. I simply live now in Cancun as a semi-retirement lifestyle thing.