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Always with some justification. Regardless, that fact doesn't invalidate the point being made.

"Protections" is a very loaded term. Generally it ultimately means "unfree". When government regulates anything, it boils down to a particular viewpoint being forcibly applied to everyone, when there often are many who view things differently. The entire concept of "a living wage" is one of the...

If your top priority is the safety of your drone, I'd agree. However, for many of us, the drone is simply a tool that can be put at risk when creative content is also important and a competing priority. Of course, it's foolish to risk damage or loss of your drone unnecessarily, but that...

This was an uncalled for snipe. It was clear I wasn't suggesting this for the purpose of deliberately breaking the rules without good cause. This would make a lot more sense if the setting was a max AGL setting and not a height over take-off. Since it's the latter, it can often be...

This is a bit extreme. No, it's hysteria. If the definition of "truly free" means there are no trade or merchandise restrictions or bans in a nation, then none of us are "truly free", not even you, Felix, as there are items controlled in your country as well. It's about as useful a definition...

The primary reason behind RID is airspace management and collision avoidance in the future when a large number of commercial autonomous flights is expected. It was not developed with the driving purpose to monitor recreational and p107 operators.

I'm of the opinion that setting the max altitude to the regulated 400ft/120m creates additional risk, and potentially unsafe conditions. Reason being a pilot may find themselves in a situation where the safest move is to violate the 400ft AGL limit. Also, it's easy to hit this above TO limit in...

Also immediately move the HP back to where you are via the map feature for setting the HP. This won't alter the new height limit, but it will bring the drone back to you if something happens and you lose your connection.

This got me thinking about developing/honing instrument flying skills (what limited instrumentation we have, although it's sufficient). Go to a rural locale where there is very little risk of aircraft, people, etc., no lights so the view will be black through the camera, then fly around using...

I would routinely ignore an ordinance that made it an offense to step on a crack in the sidewalk. Just because some idiot convinced the City Board of Supervisors that it might break my mother's back doesn't mean they're right.

Of course you pick DUI. How about something you yourself violate? Exceeding the speed limit... IT IS STILL ILLEGAL!!!!!!!!!!! Much closer comparison. "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds..."

AFAIK, yes, the neo in standalone automated flight is a bundle of FAA violations. So are the Hoverair models, and many more on the market. But hey, going 60 in a 55 zone is violating the law too. Pissing behind a tree in the remote woods in Yosemite as well. Bicyclists break the vehicle code...

To get the best video, color grading is always necessary, whether dlog or not. Most video looks subjectively better to most people with a little more saturation, contrast, and temperature adjustment. The various log formats just give more room for turning the knobs. Try shooting some standard...

I have a mini 3P and mini 4P. The 3 never gets flown, the 4 a lot. I've kept the 3 as a backup. If I get a 5P, what's the argument for keeping the 3P? I'm not coming up with anything.

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