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  1. HoozierDroneDaddy

    We Ask Again: Where Were the Drones?

    There are other considerations to think about when using a drone for this type of work. Type of drone, battery flying time, environment, weather, airspace (local air traffic), allowable AGL limits, signal interference, obstacles, operations over people, all of which we already know. All of which...
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    New firmware for Mavic 4 Pro and also DJI Fly updated.

    What is the firmware version and have you flown it since the update to check for any problems?
  3. HoozierDroneDaddy

    How many drones should one keep?

    Mavic 2 Pro, Air 2s, Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Pro, Air 3s, Mavic 4 Pro. Waiting to see what happens to the Tariffs, Ban, etc. If there value goes up, will part with the 2 Pro, 2s, 3, and maybe the 3 Pro.
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    Looking for help retrieving drone from tree

    When damage over a certain amount or injury is involved. Not in this case.
  5. HoozierDroneDaddy

    Mavic 4 video playback in VLC is lagging

    Glad you got it going. FYI, I have the GeForce RTX 2060 Super
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    Photogrammetry software

    Check Skyebrowse
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    Drones after storage

    If you get them out and they charge. DON'T just go out an fly. Start it and let it hover 3-4 feet off the ground and see how long the battery holds before power levels drop. Fly it back and forth 10-20 feet repeatedly to put drain on it. But do not go up and fly around. This will at least give...
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    Mavic 4 video playback in VLC is lagging

    Your system has much more power and resources than mine. I use GOM player and it runs smooth. I just ran it through VLC player also with smooth playback. So it may be something else than the player. I have CODEC automatically checked and update it whenever a new version comes out. Here is my...
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    Smart Controller lost connection to Mavic 2 Pro

    You might try what Tribar said above. In the past when I used regular controllers, I found that sub par cables caused that problem. Get a good quality cable and try it.
  10. HoozierDroneDaddy

    Smart Controller lost connection to Mavic 2 Pro

    Just curious, how far are you from your vehicle when you startup and launch?
  11. HoozierDroneDaddy

    3 Bird Pics!

    Thank You!
  12. HoozierDroneDaddy

    Drone flying illegally?

    Or laser to disrupt his camera?? If they are moving drugs, contact a state LEO agency and let them know the locals are friends with them as your reason for going above them.
  13. HoozierDroneDaddy

    3 Bird Pics!

    First one is from a local preserve. Second one out in the country taking food home to Eaglet. The Eaglet after she learned to fly (3.5-4 months old). The fourth the parent again bring food home with a hitchhiker. Sorry for the loss of detail on the last one, sun as directly behind her.
  14. HoozierDroneDaddy

    Small Planes Flying Below 500 feet AGL

    Thank you for your answer. Just asking for curiosity.
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