Recent content by BrianA

Yes, I found it. It appears that a firmware update was needed. After that, I was able to scroll through and find the info. At first, the FAA website said that was "an invalid s/n". I went back and forth with the guy from FAA to figure out why. I waited a day and entered the same exact info on...

UPDATE: I emailed the FAA about where to find the RID s/n. His response was that it is 1581, following by a 15 digit number. So, it is 1581, followed by the a/c s/n with a 0 added to the end. Glad they make this all clear so we can all be compliant. SMDH!

So, I'm trying to be a good boy and update my FAA registration for my A2S as being RID compliant. It asks me for a "RID s/n". The explanation on their website says it is "a 4 character mfg code, a 1 character length code, and allow up to 15 characters for mfg s/n." Anybody know where to get this...

I have since found that this feature is still true, but only for my Mini 2. This must be an AC dependent option.

I thought there was a Fly app update that you could set to automatically transfer pics/vids from aircraft to phone/tablet. I use a samsung tablet and the pics/vids don't save or transfer to it automatically. I still have to manually transfer the full res images/vid. Am I missing something or was...

Those aren't cows. They are water buffalo and eat the vegetation that grows when fields aren't in use. Those fields have already been harvested. They should've been dry but we got hit by a typhoon a few days before I shot the videos. The buffalo are used to plow and plant the fields as they are...

Newport is one of my favorite places to visit. GREAT shots you got there. Any special requirements to fly in/around the Bay? I'm super paranoid about where I fly so I always ask and/or try to find info before I go. I usually camp at the RV campground on the other side of the bay. I can't wait to...

I understand. I have watched all kinds of documentaries on what was happening there "oh so many years ago." I can't even imagine being in such a scenario. My wife has her own story about how she got out and it's horrible. Often times when I'm walking, or in this case, flying around the area, I...

I've watched the features of Maven Lite and think they would be a great asset for my Mini 2. Question is, can I use the app on a tablet without wifi or cell connection? I've looked on Maven website for the requirements to use this but can't find anything to running it "offline". I really like...

Another vote for the Hanatora charger. I haven't tried the car charging but the home charging 4 batteries plus the RC is the way to go. This also has a storage discharge setting as well. Paid <$60 US last year.

I also had the comfort factor of my wife's nephew who knows where the 'no-go' zones are, such as military installations and other govt buildings. I'm not a crowded city kinda photographer anyway and enjoy the further away from people the better. I love being in the countryside where onlookers...

Not sure I follow you. What if you're using a wi-fi only device to fly with? How are you "signing in" to your DJI account and what does that have to do with the altitude warning?

A friend of mine went to fly his A2S on one of the local mountaintop parks a while back. It is approximately 500ft elevation. He said he got airborn but was unable to fly higher than about 50ft before he got the max altitude reached. He asked me about the problem so I went through the obvious...

I took a crash course at youtube university on video editing with new software. This is the first attempt at an earlier version of a vid I posted on this forum. Once I get used to what I'm doing, I think it will probably almost as easy as editing still photos.

I didn't have any issues flying. I got a stern lecture from the immigration guy at the airport, but, if you know how things work there, it was all for show. It is expensive IF you follow the rules to the letter. However, most of the time, "officials" don't operate by the rules. If they can get...