Recent content by Chip

I was stumped until I saw the teeth then the whole face! These DJI drones have character now.

Which Roberto? I think I might know him.

Let us say you have two drones and two controllers, an RC 2 and NC 3. You want to have both controllers bound to both drones so you have back up in case one fails or is lost. I am getting the impression that you cannot do that. I get a message saying you either get 4 more flights on this...

Yes it is an activation issue but the opposite of what I expected. I started with a Mini 4 and RC 2 which worked perfect. I then bought a Mini 5 and bound and connected it to the RC 2. I used the RC 2 to fly both drones. I could connect to both drones. I could also swap and use the NC 3 with...

I had a Mini 4 bound to its own RC 2 remote. I decided to buy a Mini 5 but thought I would save on the bundle by getting NC 3 instead of a second RC 2 and then I have a back up controller. Mini 5 bound to the RC 2 no problem. Now Mini 4 is limited to four more flights on either controller. I...

I am not 100% certain the point in dispute but the thread has been very informative and prompted me to shop very carefully for the exact Mini 5 combo package to get. So thank you. I ended up getting the cheapest (3 regular batts and RC N3) which saved a little money but in hindsight as someone...

Got a box today from SK. Product was intact in sealed box from manufacturer. But that box was in two other boxes. Outer box was sealed in green tape marked USCBP Examined by line was left blank. Has anyone else received box in two boxes with sealed USCBP tape? I am thinking someone must have...

Remote ID is what made drone takeover possible. Without Remote ID it would violate federal law.

If you want to skip to discussion about the DJI ban, it starts at 2:04:16. Shawn (former Green Beret) expressed surprise as to the DJI ban and asked why it happened. I am not sure whether Shawn was adequately prepped for the interview in that regard. He was obviously interested in national...

I think this is why the government is trying to encourage alternate sources and suppliers. Dependence creates vulnerability. This is great saying which I will remember! Mavic 5 incoming...

You served in the military and held a classified security clearance, correct? During your service, did any of your instructors or commanding officers ever tell you which state actors pose the greatest threats to America's national security and why? Who exactly were you protecting us from and...

Right if you are not dependent then you are not worried. But lots of people claim dependence. And DJI Head of Global Policy says 460,000 American jobs at risk. Of course, maybe he is exaggerating... Exclusive DJI interview: 460,000 American jobs and public safety at risk says Head of Global...

The gain would depend on how dependent the people are on the drone to conduct their daily business whether it be law enforcement, fire department, search and rescue, crop, rail, power, and utility inspections, etc. The more dependent they are on a particular drone, the more disruption, damage...

You made no mistake. Do not feel bad. You were looking for some reasonable conversation. But anything to do with Skydio is a hot button topic. In some minds, this company that spent $500,000 on lobbying bribed the entire US Congress, Department of Defense, and many others in a massive criminal...