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    Drone for child recommendation

    I have a spot carved out under the Christmas tree :-)
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    Drone for child recommendation

    No offense taken and I appreciate your candor. My intent is to give them something that may interest them, to unlock ideas, doors, and potential opportunities they may not have ever had thought about previously. These are my stepdaughters and I am recently married so I am exploring things with...
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    Drone for child recommendation

    I am looking at the I am looking at the V800. How precision is this drone? I purchased a Bezgar HQ051 before I got your post. I tested it out today and a problem it has is it won't remain stationary while hovering. It drifts right and forward a moderate rate making teaching difficult.
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    Drone for child recommendation

    This looks perfect- thanks for the link.
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    Drone for child recommendation

    I have two daughters, 9 & 13. I'd like to get them started flying. I'm seeking recommendations for an inexpensive solution that can be flown inside and outdoors. Any suggestions?
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    Part 107 Test Course Input

    Thank you... for your thoughtful reply and warm welcome
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    Pilot Institute- Black Friday Sale - Drone Mapping, Modeling & Surveying Bundle

    Bump to see if anyone has any input on Pilot Institute’s business course videos and/or this market.
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    Pilot Institute- Black Friday Sale - Drone Mapping, Modeling & Surveying Bundle

    I’m a full time photographer but new to flying. I’m wondering what areas might be good to look for work? PI has there sale on Drone Mapping, Modeling & Surveying Bundle. Is this a good area / good demand for drone work?
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    Part 107 Test Course Input

    Thanks for the advice everyone- after a resounding vote for Pilot Institute I went this route. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
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    I have an announcement to make...

    Congratulations LT!!!
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    Part 107 Test Course Input

    I am asking for input on the differents learning organizations to use for Part 107 Test Course and possibly beyond. I have reviewed videos on Part 107 from all the different companies listed below and I have found good things about each of them. My list below is ranked by favorite presenter...
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    Anyone use Anti-Collision Strobe Lights on their Mavic 3

    What is this? Is this a commercially sold item?
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    Greetings from Northern VA

    Thank you everyone for your warm welcome!!! Nice to have such a great community to be welcomed into.
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    Greetings from Northern VA

    Hello everyone, I was introduced to the forum through member LoudThunder. I am completely new to drones and aeronautics. I am a photographer by trade and been wanting to get into flying a drone for quite some time. I took the plunge recently after spending the afternoon with a friend flying his...