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    With a $1,500-$1,800 budget, which Apple desktop should I get for editing?

    I've been putting it off but getting ready to retire next week so I'm ready to jump in and start photo editing. Some 4K but mostly 1080 for YouTube. A few (15) years ago, I did some desktop publishing on a Mac, but never got into movie editing. Now, with lots of free time (hopefully), it's...
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    DJI goggles for pilot with Prescription lense

    I absolutely LOVE the focus fixers! Please try them before you return the goggles. I use the #5 power lenses and fly without my glasses which are prescription #4 and the resolution of the goggles is stunning!! I wear my prescription glasses on a lanyard and on occasion will flip up the...
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    Is it really true that you can lazily fly your Mavic from inside your warm car?

    I've been thinking about keeping an eye on the wife too... let us know how that turns out. :rolleyes:
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    Do NOT buy from DJI Store direct until you read the return policy !

    Oh, pardon me- I didn't realize their year-round return policy was modified for the Holidays. All I know is that their normal return policy is actually inferior to DJI's. I've been burned for a TV, a drone, and several HDMI cables because I didn't try to use them within 14 days. I stand by my...
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    Do NOT buy from DJI Store direct until you read the return policy !

    Here's Best Buy's return policy: "Best Buy's return policy has a standard return policy of 15 days from the date of purchase, with items eligible for a full refund and exchange with a receipt; without a receipt, the item can be exchanged. For items like cell phones and devices that require...
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    Compass calibration

    How's this: Last week I calibrated and flew from a spot and RTH worked flawlessly. (I enjoy watching the precision landing... amazing!) I Then I moved to a spot about 5 miles away and didn't bother to calibrate. Flew my mission and hit RTH. The mavic pro immediately took off in a bee line...
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    "artificial horizon" thingee. says I'm banked to the left 2 degrees

    Ok Follow up... You were right Mossiback, Calibrating the sticks solved the problem. Thanks! ~Bud
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    "artificial horizon" thingee. says I'm banked to the left 2 degrees

    Rats. I did the compass and IMU but forgot about the joysticks. I’ll do those tonight and report back. Thanks mossiback!! Bud
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    "artificial horizon" thingee. says I'm banked to the left 2 degrees

    For the past few flights I've noticed that (no wind, thumb off left stick), my mavic pro slooowly yaws left. There's a new dial on my dji4 screen that indicates the mavic is in a 2 degree left bank. I just upgraded to the latest firmware today (004) but didn't make any difference. The horizon...
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    It's my turn, disconnect and lost :Edit Mark another up for pilot stupidity

    Success! I moved my gizmo tracker from directly above the Gimble back to the top of the battery. No more interference! Now I can initialize the compass and fly with my tracker! Thanks Guys!!!
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    It's my turn, disconnect and lost :Edit Mark another up for pilot stupidity

    Thanks Mavic CF and drone user, I presently have it Velcrode to the front top over the gimbal. I think I’ll move it back to the center top of the battery. Do you think that will let me calibrate before flight?
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    It's my turn, disconnect and lost :Edit Mark another up for pilot stupidity

    Please explain. Incidentally, I can’t calibrate without removing tracker first. Afraid to fly with GPS tracker needing calibration.
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    Need simple way to narrate as I record a video

    New Mavic Pro pilot here... with a simple question that I'm unable to find a simple answer to. I would like to use a simple clip-on mic to my shirt and plug it into my iPad Mini 4 mic jack. Then, while running dji go4, narrate a 4k movie while flying the Mavic. Every thing I find on you tube...
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    RTH. Is this something you use?

    What does this mean? What could RTH reliability possibly have to do with video encoding??? RGB video in what context?? Please explain.
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    Drone pilot needed in Northern Kentucky

    Hi bob. Are you still looking. For a drone pilot? If so, I’m looking for some basic editing skills possibly in premier pro. Could we do some bartering. Btw I live in union and work in florence.