Recent content by BrokenAero

I’ve noticed that many members of MavicPilots, like me, still have a Phantom in their fleet and it’s still a terrific drone. I just receive my Z-RID LITE and it turned lead into gold! Here’s how I made my Phantom 4 Pro V1 once again FAA compliant. Here’s how I mounted it:

If it hasn’t been flown or updated for “a couple of years” then you should force updates through the DJI Fly app. Once your drone and controller are up-to-date, you’ll need to log into your FAA account and register the new Remote ID number.

What’s the sequence to make that work? Thanks!

As long as the module is FAA certified, you’re ok.

HERE is the latest list I’ve been able to find from DJI. Looks like the Air 2 will be no later than September 30, 2023.

“If your drone has built-in Remote ID capability Most new drones sold in the U.S. from major manufacturers like DJI and Skydio likely fit this bill. Odds are older drones, or drones that are DIY-oriented, typically would not. If Remote ID capability is built into your drone, that means that —...

Yes, you activate it as a step in the initial setup process. As I recall you are asked if you want to enable it - not sure what happens if you answer, "No". . . RID is built into the serial number of RID capable drones, so when you add a new drone to your fleet on the FAA site, it will ask if it...

My P4P V1 will hit the center of the landing pad every time as long as I perform a Compass calibration prior to takeoff, the ambient light is sufficient, and there is enough contrast and pattern to allow the downward vision cameras to match the launch area image recorded at takeoff. Recorded...

FREE vs STUDIO

If your iPad is wearing a case, try taking it off. Sometimes the cutout around the Lightning port is too small, or the case is too thick, to allow the plug to seat correctly.

In 2018 I bought a 10TB WD EasyStore USB 3.0 for $179,99 ($18/TB) Western Digital no longer offers the 10TB drive but Best Buy’s current WD EasyStore deals are:: 8TB for $169.99 ($21.25/TB) 14TB for $269.99 ($19.29/TB)

As peviously mentioned, there are plenty of iPad Mini 5 tablets available on eBay for $250-300. There doesn‘t appear to be a discenible premium for Cellular capability which will give you the GPS capability that is missing from the WiFi Only iPads. There is no need to subscribe to a cellular...

Check the port and connector for any foreign material like dust, sand, grass, styrofoam or other obstructions. Make sure you’ve plugged the cable into the correct slot in the controller. The left one - closest to the center - is an empty parking slot. If you have a case on your phone or...

When I’m recording videos I’ve pretty much abandoned the sticks on the MA2/Mini2 controller model. After a little bit of practice direct thumb pressure and the “roller ball” action are hard to beat for smoothness and precision. The downside of “no sticks” is Thumb Fatigue. When I’m running long...

Did it. Takes 15 minutes or less.