Recent content by Ikopta

Had a question on #mail this week. Viewer got product.. didn't work.. which happens I guess, then was quote 5 Weeks for the refund..Understand we are in interesting time.. but website still says 7-14 days, not notice of coves-19 delays etc..AND they still are able to launch a new Mavic 2 Air...

EU have delayed the New Drone regs until for another 6 months.. you'll then have another 2 years before you have to comply in certain airspace.. by which time you'll be on the Mavic Air 5..

My Best drone flying Tip for anyone starting out or looking to improve is this little exercise... what's yours?

Bad news when drone flyers are caught flying when theres a temporary flight restriction in place from the CAA. BUT is there an issue with the DroneAssist App from NATS? Is it broken? I found when you are going through to filter the info shown on the APP. If Airspace is off and temporary flight...

Clueless, Careless & Criminal ... Shocking statement from the head of Unmanned traffic Management at NATS on how they classify drone users to the government Science & Technology committee... truly has to be a "Gerrald Ratner" Moment Read more here: Clueless, Careless & Criminal: New NATS Drone...

CAA have published #CAP1789. It's the EU Drone regulation package to be adopted by all member states in July 2020. This is a major shift on focus from segregated Commercial/recreational classed #Drone flights in the UK, to one class of "remote pilots". This means you will no longer need a #PFCO...

Important evidence being presented to the Science & Technology Committee 11/06/2019 on the future of Drone use in the UK.. EVIDENCE HEARING: Commercial and recreational drone use in the UK - ikopta

If you are selling drone equipment via ebay etc be careful how you are shipping your kit, especially batteries. You could end up losing the lot & insurance will not pay out! This happened last week (NOT ME) and is happening more often. So follow the tips so it doesn't happen to YOU!

Just tried out the Tyfoto nd filters for the DJI Mavic 2 Pro. At the price.. look good value for money, but then I guess you get what you pay for. There's a reason good ND Filters are the price they are.

Save your self some pain. IF You fly DJIGO4 app with iOS Check this setting NOW! It could save you a wasted trip/embarressment. Defo needs to be part of any flyers preflight BEFORE leaving civilisation.

If you fly drones commercially or recreationally in the UK, you need to do this before the 12th April 2019..

If you registered your Drone in USA with FAA, 107 etc then you need to check what info is open to the public... make sure you do it ASAP

The Camera pan.. got to be one of the trickiest Aerial drone shots to get right..

If you Own a #DJI #Osmo #pocket then you need to be buying this £6 cable to make it a top Cinematic tool.No Need for Wifi unit with this cable. Use an Ipad with the Osmo Pocket.

25th Feb 2019 new USA FAA rule about label location $27500.00 max fine if not displayed... do you think they'll make an example of someone?