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  1. BigWillie

    Newbie Northern Las Vegas

    I Hey, I’m retired Air Force as well and live up in Mesquite. I’m flying the MA2. I heard that the red rock canyon area is a good place to fly as well as the lake mead area. I think there is a local RC club that does drones so you might want to check in to that. Not much to check out up this...
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    Smart Controller Firmware to Work With Mavic Air 2

    Had the SC but decided to sell it a couple of months ago when I didn't think DJI would come through with the firmware update. Guess what? Just ordered from Amazon and will be here in a couple of days. The wait begins..........
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    69 yr old newbie

    Welcome! 68 year old here, on my fourth Mavic and have enjoyed flying all of them. Started out with the MP, then MPZ, then the MM and now the MA2. I agree with the above regarding age. It’s not even a player in this fun hobby. Enjoy yourself, have fun, gain some confidence and just be safe...
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    Las Vegas Nevada aerial tour

    Nice video. FYI the lifetime pass for national parks is $80 now. I just purchase mine a couple of weeks ago.
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    PGYTECH Propeller Holder for Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom work with Mavic Air 2

    I have the MA2. In a rush to get these pro guards, I accidentally purchased the guards for the MP2. I think I just saw the ‘2’. I don’t need them as I’ve since purchased the correct ones. So, I have a new set for the MP2 if anyone wants them. They are new and never been used. IM me and I will...
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    Droning in the Desert Mountains

    I just looked and it was using final cut / codec H-264, just tried pro res 442.
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    Droning in the Desert Mountains

    I like the thought of the birds eye view and will definitely try that out. Thanks for your prospective and I'll check out that youtube on cinematic drone footage....cheers.
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    Droning in the Desert Mountains

    Thanks, I used Final Cut Pro X but not too familiar with codec. I also sent it to the Apple compressor. I’ve heard the term used a lot but haven’t looked in too it much. Shame on me! I will look in to that today. I’m open to any suggestions any one has as I filmed these scenes in 4K and...
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    Droning in the Desert Mountains

    Here is my first videos taken from my MA2 in the hills of southern Utah and Nevada and edited in FCPX. The MA2 performed great and I have to regrets about trading my M2Z in for it. Sure would love some feed back on how I did. Thanks
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    What software to use for editing my Mavic Air 2 footage

    I use Final Cut Pro X and although it can be used for any sort of editing, I find all the options to do things that I’ve never dreamed of pretty freaking cool. There is not a lot that I can’t edit. It’s a bit over the top but man can I get some great post work. There are a lot out there but...
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    I got slated

    Nice job buddy, I’m envious! Great footage!
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    A Sad Goodbye from Me

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    Camping and hiking near Valdez, Alaska

    I think I might grab my drone and get me a ticket to Ak. You've got me thinking hard about droning up there. It will be great to get back up there. and snag some of the beautiful scenery. I droned Hatcher's Pass, Beluga Point, and the port in Anchorage the last time I was up. Thanks again.
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    Camping and hiking near Valdez, Alaska

    Very nice footage of Valdez. Actually been fishing up there and didn’t get to see all of the beautiful scenery that you captured. Didn’t have a drone when I was there but will definitely have it next time. Good job getting the shots that you did. Mrmund gave you some good advice as I’m going...