Recent content by Gringorio

What about just flying the shot manually?

Often times even more than speed to escape gulls is a rapid climb before returning home.

Looking at FAA regs for recreational drone operators here in the States, looks like you're right "Fly at or below 400 feet". The weighted string below the drone is a good visual. Interesting differences between the FAA and CAA 400'/120m rule.

This graphic depicts what you are saying I think and how I understand the 400' rule here in the U.S. Description of 400 foot rule

Definitely take it out of service. Don't store it in your house and check your other batteries for swelling or similar melting. For the bad battery you can discharge it completely in salt water then take to a proper battery recycle center.

Thanks! While I was never in the armed forces, I have spent a lot of time aboard conservation/anti-poaching ships and leaving port is always an exciting time. Also, thank you for your service to our country!

The shark research and conservation ship Sharkwater departing San José del Cabo.

Check out Adobe Photoshop Elements. One time fee, one sale now. I don't shoot raw, but looks like it works for raw. Also, the video editor in the package is excellent with lots of tools. Photoshop Elements

Depending on the antenna orientation of the controller flying directly above it might cause connection issues. Hope one of the log decoding experts will chime in. @sar104

Taking calculated risks, and even crashing, is part of becoming a better drone operator. Capturing important or unique shots often takes risks. Taking risks grows skill levels and teaches limits. Note I'm not suggesting reckless flying.

What is this "no GPS ceiling" you're referring to? I've never heard of such a thing. I've flown my P4P down into canyons and back out in atti mode with no issues.

Check out the forum section right below News called Photos and Video.

Flying low over water is perfectly safe unless there is a landmass, thick forest or something else that blocks the signal.

This forum tends to be U.S. centric, but there are places in this world where flying BVLOS is neither illegal or unsafe and done for legitimate reasons.

I fly with all sensors off to avoid that problem and others, though is it true that some of the newer drones don't have the option to disable the downward sensors?