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Recent content by ImpossibleTom

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    Help with drones on another planet

    Younger, quicker reactions to changes from the environment. Have to dump the auto stabilization software due to the size / weight differences.
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    Hello from Chicago

    Welcome from the 'burbs Hanover Park, IL
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    It shames me to confess this...but here I go...

    You might investigate a polarizing filter to better see "into" the water and reduce the reflected light. Just a suggestion. Good luck!!
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    Mini 2 🎬✨ Witnessing Étretat: Through My mini2 Lens! ✨🎬

    Good memories from when we were there. Thanks!! Nice job!
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    Alternatives to “Proper” Drone Mats…….

    Put your car keys under the mat?
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    GPS disconnects constantly with Mavic 3 Pro

    Another possible cause is solar flares, we have been going through a high cycle and it has caused radio blackouts. Spaceweather.com can keep you alerted to them. Just a thought....
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    Changing controller

    Switching my new mini 3 P from it's RC to the mini 2's N1 I would get the firmware message and seemed to do an upgrade/change going between the two drones. Allowed the 5 times so for an emergency it would be OK but a pain to switch otherwise. Just using the RC with the 3 and the N1 with the 2.
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    Tell me it’s not just me 😂

    I do not put the drone / controller / battery case into the bag unless they have their memory, charge or accessories. Just need to remember charging before planned sessions. Spare memory kept in a couple areas just in case....
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    Why does the FAA Part 107 test require learning apparently unnecessary knowledge?

    If doing a mission near an airport some of the information would be important but it does seem a bit over the top. How many of us are actually flying near airports?
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    Air Travelling with Mavic 3 and extra batteries PLUS Laptop will be way over many airlines battery limits?? Most are 100Wh!

    I also bought firesafe bags on Amazon for my drone batteries. No fires or explosive tests to prove they work but TSA seemed happy with them.
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    Care Refresh Good Value?

    I am on my second mini 2 replacement and got it on my mini 3 pro too. Keep a finger over the "pause" button when ever you are doing any automated flying (Litchi / quickshots) and look to verify you are actually over it, ask me why I say that...
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    Im not a Techie so i need some help

    Another option is to buy a USB SD chip reader. I use it to read the micro or standard chips (from my camera) and will work with USB A or USB C ports. Handy if you want to view on a tablet or phone too. Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z6JCKL7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
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    Server error. Wait a moment and try again

    Finally got the Assistant 2 to see my mini 3 pro and it got to 99% updating the new 1.00,600 and failed. Restarting it ONLY SHOWS 1.00.500 as the official current firmware. Restart and it shows 1.00.600 again and failed at 75%. Hmmm
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    Server error. Wait a moment and try again

    Still getting errors from the n1 and RC for both the mini 2 and mini 3 pro. Tried both my internet connections and hot spot with phone. Frustrating.....
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    Power Lines!

    If height of lines or other dangers is an issue for your RTH height or you just need to know. Fly near (not close enough for interference) and change height till it is even with your horizon in the background. That should be the height of the lines and adjust accordingly.