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  1. gaspipe

    He's gone...

    Sorry for your loss. But thanks for rekindling thoughts of my time exploring that area of the world. Fantastic.
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    I am a newbi from Alabama

    Welcome from where AL/MS/TN meet at Pickwick Lake dam!
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    DJI Smart Controller Crashing

    Did you ever get an assessment from our good friends at DJI?
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    Got a call from FAA today...do I really need my Part 107?

    This thread intrigues me. IMHO, the FAA is doing exactly what the law has challenged them to do. As with all agencies, the IRS coming to mind first, there are more rules on the books than most citizens or gov't employees can ever be aware of. My thought process leads me to all things we try to...
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    Got a call from FAA today...do I really need my Part 107?

    Going through this in the RR biz, in 240/242/243 changes. It, IMHO, is really all just a transfer of liability to the individual, and away from other entities with a lobbying force. I also believe we will all be Part 107 or gone rogue soon enough. I also reckon there will be a change in how...
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    Average age of pilots on the forum

    57. Started flying hot air balloons when I was 15. Got my Airman's Cert when I was 21. Then started driving trains. Bought a Mini 2 a month ago and am trying to wear it out. I reckon a 107 Cert will be next.
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    Mini 2 DJI FPV Drone at Horse Canyon, unedited flight

    Beautiful. I enjoyed this.
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    Greetings from Counce, TN.

    Thank you all for the warm welcome. I was away on business and today, I finally started putting it all together. I installed a 64gb chip in the Mini 2, and picked up a 16gb Asus Zenpad from eBay. While those deeds were happening, all batteries were charged and I put a 128gb chip in that Asus to...
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    Hello from Middle TN

    Welcome. I'm in western TN.
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    Greetings from Counce, TN.

    Hello All, I joined the forum today and have been doing a good deal of reading. I am a locomotive engineer by trade, and have a airman's certificate for single engine bug smashers. I started out flying hot air balloons when I was 15. I bought myself a Mini 2 to induct myself to drone...