Recent content by Chris Mitchell

In some ways flying our drones is similar to flying transport category jets (airliners), which I have a lot of experience with, as well as lots of experience flying drones. Fly drones and jets both include manual flying and using the automation (autopilot). Both types of operating the aircraft...

The answer is actually quite simple. Compromise. Airplanes are full of compromises, cameras are, drones are, everything is. There is no such thing as the perfect drone.

I think you already made your point about this in earlier posts. All I can say is that it worked just fine for me and my buyer for my Mavic 3. He got a great deal on a solid Mavic 3 and I got it sold. He is receiving it today via UPS and has already paid me. If there is a problem with shipping...

eBay is just a pain most of the time with the scams and high fees. I sold my Sony a7iv and a couple G Master Lenses a couple weeks ago and had at least 5 scammers hitting me up. A few of the scams were actually pretty convincing. I could see how a seller might easily get burned. I definitely...

I hear ya for sure. Actually is just sold this one today to a fellow MavicPilots user. Thank you for the interest.

Only problem with eBay is the high fee they charge. The fee can easily negate a higher amount selling price.

jduga, thanks for the info!

New price $1,000 for everything listed. Buyer pays shipping.

Price reduced to $1,150 + shipping

Break it down however you want but advising drone pilots (new or experienced) to never use RTH is a bad idea.

I understand the good intentions. However, my perspective is not only as a 107 pilot but also as an FAA CFI/CFII/MEI since 1990 and ATP since 1995 teaching primary flight students all the way thru their ATP and teaching Airline pilots - including Boeing 737 and similar aircraft. And as a 121...

“Never press the RTH bottom” and “always avoid pressing the RTH button” is really bad advice. This may be well intentioned as the idea is to know how to fly the aircraft and situational awareness is always important. But pease don’t tell folks not to use the functions that are built-in to our...

If you want the Mavic 3 Pro and have the budget for it the then by all means go for it. Don’t think you have to settle for less just because you are a beginner. The Mavic 3 Pro is no harder to fly than any other gps camera drone. I definitely recommend buying the Care Refresh though. I get it on...

Mavic 3 (non Classic or Pro) in excellent condition with zero accidents. Aircraft, flight battery and controller free from damage of any kind. Aircraft is in perfect working order. I bought this Mavic 3 new in September 2022. I am the original owner. I currently own many DJI drones and the Mavic...

I fail to see the dilemma here. The reality is that you are flying an aircraft in the NAS along with other manned and unmanned aircraft. Why not just pay the 5 bucks for three years, slap a sticker on you new drone and be legal like most everyone else? By you possibly deciding to not play by the...