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    best water recovery device for Mavic 3 pro/ Mavic 3

    I spend a lot of time over water here in the FLA keys and everglades.... What are everyone's thoughts on the best water recovery device for a potential out of power incident or water crash? DC
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    What Drone Insurance Company For Business Use

    Hello Everyone.... Finally have had some time together things together for my Photography and Drone Business. Website to be up soon. 1.) I obtained my USCG Captains 6 Pack License so I can take out clients for photography and drone shoots on the water in So. Florida and the 10,000 Islands...
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    DJI Simulation Questions: (1) Is it worth the $1K (2) Will it help you qualify for a pilot job

    Just google DJI simulation program They have free and pay for enterprise programs Dc
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    DJI Simulation Questions: (1) Is it worth the $1K (2) Will it help you qualify for a pilot job

    Will have it in about 2 weeks....just need time to focus and study....
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    Apple iMac 24" or Mac Mini M1

    I just ordered a MAC Studio with 64GB with 2TB SSD. I did extensive research via various Photography and Video forums (and articles) and made my conclusion the extra $2K for the Ultra Chip (although I'd love to have one) and the extra 64GB would not be required for what I'd like to do....at...
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    DJI Simulation Questions: (1) Is it worth the $1K (2) Will it help you qualify for a pilot job

    Hello all.... I am retiring in January and considering to move into the drone field. My Questions above: 1.) Is the DJI simulation program worth the $1K 2.) Will it help with finding a position. Thanks.... DC
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    Drone & Photography Business - Everglades, Keys, and other water venues

    Thank you..... Search on Flickr under Wanaflatsfish. I have some fun stuff from modeling to fishing. Have not been active for a few years....but, I'm breaking out the gear again as I get ready to retire from full time and do some Supply Chain consulting and try and get a photography business...
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    Drone & Photography Business - Everglades, Keys, and other water venues

    thank you.....I like your suggestions..... dc
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    Drone & Photography Business - Everglades, Keys, and other water venues

    Dale..nice gallery on smug mug..... I did a shoot for a guide friend of mine years ago....I've spent many many days on the water before the sunrise.......from where I'd shoot, you can make it home by the time of a full sunset... Out in front of Flamingo...you've got some great sunset.....and...
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    Drone & Photography Business - Everglades, Keys, and other water venues

    Hi Doc...I'm a Miamii Native but live in Fort Lauderdale....shoulda woulda coulda bought a keys home long ago, but, life got in the way... I like your idea of going to dive shops all along the keys....don't have too many restrictions to fly on the ocean side...bay side (the ENP begins) pretty...
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    Drone & Photography Business - Everglades, Keys, and other water venues

    Yes, thank you.... I'm aware of all the regulations NPS as I mentioned above and know the park boundary like the back of my hand.....was stopped one time and forgot my fishing license at home (wrong wallet) was stopped by a park ranger who game me an $80 ticket....when you get one..it's a...
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    Drone & Photography Business - Everglades, Keys, and other water venues

    I am obtaining my US Coast Guard Capt. License and CFR 107 in the coming month. Retiring in the near future so I'm looking to open a business for what I enjoy. I am considering a water based photography and drone photography business. I have twenty years of photography experience (was...
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    New Member & Future Drone Owner - MAVIC 3 (Upgrade to Cine 3 Possible after purchase ?)

    New to industry....great forum Semi Pro Photographer years ago, going to retire in 2023 and looking to get into Drone Photography finished my drone course and own a mini 2...will be getting my CFR 107 soon. My question: Can the Mavic 3 be upgraded to the higher end lenses post purchase? DC