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It definitely takes practice. Here are some examples and analysis of uphill and downhill tracks: ActiveTrack: How does it handle elevation change? I carry my controller around my neck, so far with good results

Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it

Progress since January...

It's just a windshield sun shade with a yellow duct tape cross.

The problem is wind, sometimes shivering cold. 80% of my flights generate high wind warnings. Typically half my screen is covered with them because they come up so fast. Even landing on the pad is very exciting, especially if it is on a slope. This is why I always use the controller, with the...

This shows the condition of my gimbal after about 60 flights and limited use of a pad. I cleaned it up with a slightly moist cotton swab and use of the pad is keeping it much cleaner. Gimbal_Cleaning by DesertRider posted Mar 28, 2018 at 8:50 AM

OK, so what kind of dust conditions do you operate in? I often work in dust that includes fine silt. Having observed the clouds closely, a small pad would have minimal benefit for me. My sun shade folds up small and weighs only a few ounces. It is well worth the size. On the other hand, if I...

I talked to a professional video editor who always creates slo mo using Final Cut Pro, not shooting at high FPS. For my stuff so far, I have used 30 fps and the interpolation function in Premiere Pro. Here are a couple of short examples: They seem OK to me but maybe not. I will try some...

My thoughts on dust, leg extensions, and landing pads.... The Air will not fit in the compact DJI case with the PgyTech legs on. I find this case very useful because it fits into my backpack and has provided acceptable protection from falls. I can put the PgyTech legs on in about 20 seconds...

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This is a very good discussion of the challenges of using the MA with ActiveTrack

Mountains, deserts, and the sea HD version