Recent content by Threshold

Local ordinances are starting to be pass which further complicates drones. Some examples I've looked at are "not flying over private property", which is technically not enforceable since airspace is FAA jurisdiction. In my opinion, if you are flying from property with permission, and you fly...

Let me know what you think. I tried creating more interest by filming different shots. All composited and graded on the iphone. Original footage is 4k, youtube only let me upload to 720p. I had a blast filming part of the rural areas of NY.

That's awesome that DJI implements flight restrictions. It's something you don't want legal trouble with.

Gotcha, makes sense. Although recreational fliers do need ATC clearance for flying within controlled airspace (i.e 5 mile airport rule) If FAA found out somehow they could be fined.

Another Source ; " 5.8.1 Small UA Operations Near an Airport—Notification and Permissions. Unless the flight is conducted within controlled airspace, no notification or authorization is necessary to operate at or near an airport. When operating in the vicinity of an airport, the remote PIC must...

Oh very good to know! I know airports with published instrument procedures need authorization prior to flying near. But without a control tower, I'm assuming you would need to contact the airport manager for authorization? "The Rule allows small UAS to operate in the vicinity of uncontrolled...

I recommend first watching the youtube video https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjzofDpxr3UAhUoyoMKHXoODk8QtwIIPDAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6_ucCKFJUCU&usg=AFQjCNGJOQFtA2IGsBz9J7dSNleFoINZcA&sig2=3NPEW1KjedIHDgI-jQyfcg...

Class G airports or uncontrolled airports are not restricted to part 107 pilots. They are usually private small airports. I believe they have a yellow NFZ.

Woohoo! It was easy and hard, I studied for a month before.

Here's the facts. There is a lot of controlled airspace above 700'. Not to mention Pilots flying by VFR are usually small planes and planes are allowed to fly 500' above any object or surface. The 400' guide the FAA listed was to create a 100' buffer between pilots and drones. Flying above 400'...

Step 1: You figure out how to go above 1,500' Step 2: You take it out for a flight. Step 3: FAA is knocking on your front door

DJI will need to change the NFZ's for part 107 remote pilots. Under the part 107, Licensed pilots are allowed to fly in class G airspace that includes private airports without notams since they are uncontrolled airports. Best practice would be to call the airport operator and notify them of...

Just curious what you mean by stabilized image?

Fixed wing planes are more effective for imagery capturing but often requires a lot of money to capture and process all the data. Many states get these data for free because of a government initiative (I.E. mapping flood areas or taking inventory). This means that most of the state is not...

Very cool, I was waiting to see someone accomplish this. The house seems to have a wrong (low) elevation, perhaps I could be wrong. How are you setting the min and max elevations of the point cloud? Since the mavic's elevation is arbitrary, I would have to assume the levels of the point could...