Recent content by AgentMIB

So you were confronted by a 'Karen'. Why would you give 'Karen' your information? You are only legally required to provide such information to a LEO or FAA upon request. Instead, you should've told 'Karen' you'd gladly await for a LEO to show up. So when LEO does show up, you can file a...

While performing aerial surveys with my M2ED, I use the following procedures: Setup Litchi to map out the aerial survey grid and typically use 100m altitude above highest obstacle to avoid collision. Configure the M2ED visual camera to take 4k single shot snapshots. This requires calculating...

The article states, "To be on the safe side, it is better to jam across the entire available frequency range. " That is clearly a violation of federal laws. It may also interfere with safe operation of commercial aircraft. FCC Jamme Enforcement

My thought is the person isn't too intelligent if they don't know the difference between approaching storm clouds and whatever is are 'uproaching' storm clouds.

Great pic. I forgot to mention, one should always check the METAR and NOTAMs from closest airport as part of your pre-flight planning. There may be a TFR in place. A couple of pilots discovered the hard way when F-16's intercepted them for violating a TFR...

At least with the FCC rules, they temporarily dropped the code requirement part of the exams. I doubt I would pass the 13 wpm code exam requirements reinstated for the General License today. Similarly, one would think the FAA would "grandfather" in licensed FAA Private Pilots (in lieu) of FAA...

The exciting life of an Actuary. Living in the tropics, I can completely understand the dangers of falling coconuts. However, I know some deaths result from workers who fall while climbing coconut or mango trees. In my case, I believe that I have a higher probability of death riding my...

My solution was easy, I modified the firmware and application to remove DJI's requirement to login to their server. I'm not sure to which memo you refer in regards to the US DoD ban on DJI products. It is still in effect due to the cybersecurity reasons I mentioned. Perhaps you could cite the...

My brother resides in Sedona and I will tell you that many residents and visitors will be upset with the sound of your buzzing drone disturbing a natural area. People go there to immerse in nature. In addition, there are many raptors (birds) that won't take kindly to your drone as well. You...

As a FAA private pilot, one is trained a simple method in mountain flying whether you're above the approaching terrain (ie: mountain pass). In your case, set camera level and pointed to the tree. Slowly fly towards the tree, building, antenna or other object. 1. If you see more objects...

You know what elicits a visceral reaction in me? DJI embeds spyware in their firmware and apps. Why must I be required to login to their system to fly a drone I bought? I'm not leasing it and I don't want the Chinese PLA spying on me. Why do you think the US DoD and other agencies prohibited...

I'm a 25 yr FAA private pilot (SEL), 20 yr AMA RC aircraft (includes 8+ yrs /UAV) experienced pilot. Unknown about OP's experience, but given < 5 hrs Pilot In Command (PIC) experience with M2P, I'd call it pilot error. Poor training and decision making by PIC led to crash. 1st mistake, taking...

None of the forums have located where DJI stores the audio files for the speaker accessory. I'd like to upload better quality audio files to use. I only see image (JPG), video (MP4), subtitle (SRT) and location (flight track DB?) on the EMMC (Internal) and SD Card. I'll try using the DJI...

How are you accessing the internal (EMCC) memory files?