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    Viewing solar eclipse with Mavic

    First, the sun is too high to see by MP during totality. It should be ~60degree above horizon (depends where you are). Camera on MP can tilt ~30degree up before the nose block the vision. SO, NO. However, you may be able to point at sun at the beginning of the partial eclipse. On the other hand...
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    Michigan passes UAS preemption law

    Thanks for bringing my very 1st Thread in Mavicpilot. As a non-native English speaker, I was really confused by these two sections, but I think Lapeer20m's explanation makes sense to me. As for the (2): This act does not prohibit a political subdivision from promulgating rules, regulations, and...
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    Newbie question: Local ordinance in Michigan

    So, does this mean those local ordinances are invalid and we can fly drones in township-owned parks (of course, following the FAA regulation and other sections in the 'act')? Sorry for this stupid question again. I'm total ignorant about the legal system in the United States.
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    Newbie question: Local ordinance in Michigan

    I'm a newbie in drone and I just got my first drone, Mavic Pro, this year. I'm a student living in Michigan, but not a US citizen, so I need to be very careful in terms of law & regulations. I noticed almost all cities or townships here have ordinances that prohibit model aircraft from flying...