Recent content by Jim Martin

Factually, China treats its workers much better than the US. Retirement age in China is 60 for men, 55 for women in white-collar jobs, and 50 for working-class women. They also enjoy very high quality retirement benefits. Another indicator of how they treat their citizens is exemplified by home...

I took a quick look at the manual for the controller, and you are correct, it doesn't look like they included the rotation lock button in settings. However, there is no doubt your screen rotated, so DJI didn't remove the rotation functionality, just the button. If it were me, I would try side...

You've probably already check this, but did you look to see if the rotation lock got enabled?

Nicely done, and kudos on composing your own music!

Spring has come early to Northern California. Just last week the oak trees were bare, and now they are putting out leaves like crazy! A storm moved through at sunset presenting a nice comparison between the departing storm and the coming spring.

I plan to pick up a 4 pro shortly after they come out. I'll watch and see what issues/successes others have, and then roll the dice and see what happens. If it gets held up in customs, I'll just get a refund and try a different method. Even if it takes a few tries, I figure I'll get it eventually.

I think this is one of the first FPV videos done in that tight indoor style and definitely a favorite. Everyone in the video was part of the production. The sound was inspired by the bowling alley scenes from the Big Lebowski. It took the pilot 3 or 4 takes (which is still some crazy good...

Fly be free!

The links don't work for me, but I understand the issue. I would suggest downloading DXO PureRAW 4 and use it to process your DNG file. You get a fully functional 14 day free trial. I was amazed with how effective the program is at removing noise and recovering details. It is an order of...

sans problem means without a problem :)

Make sure the cable is plugged into the actual USB port on the controller (right hand side on the top) and not the other "port" that is not an actual port and is only there to hold the phone end of the cable while not in use. ... and welcome to the forums!

If you purchased Care Refresh with your Avata 2, this sounds like a good time to use it :) If you don't have Care Refresh, this is an opportunity to take your drone apart and learn how to fix it. Either way, I hope it works out and you don't have to buy a new drone.

Welcome! You'll need a battery charger and USB charger to go with it (65w or better). The DJI Fly app requires IOS 13, or Android 7. If you have an older OS, Santa may need to buy you a new phone. Enjoy your Christmas present!

When I bought my M4P, I looked all over the place for split/graduated/gradient ND filters and the only ones I could find were the Freewell and Neewer .9 and 1.2 gradient filters that you already found. Sadly I don't think there are any other options.

I have a similar plan. I have a Mini 4 Pro and recently picked up an Avata 2. Between the 2, I've got a lot of bases covered. With a little luck, my next drone will be a Mavic 4 Pro. My thought is that I can use the Mini 4 when I need unobtrusive, small and quiet, and for doing reconnaissance...