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  1. joevdw

    Joe Foss Field - flying under recreational rules

    I tried to call and call and call... no answer. HMMMM So I went to the FAA and received clearance for 2 years in the Sioux Falls city limits! Way easier than calling all the time... but I have my Part 107, so that helps as well.
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    Magnetic Interference on Metal Bridge

    I almost lost my Mavic of the side of a metal bridge trying to get a great perspective shot while in tripod mode, which is what saved me. watch the clip! Share and subscribe!
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    SIOUX FALLS SOUTH DAKOTA ..lets fly

    I actually have clearance to fly anywhere in Sioux Falls there's a chance that since you're with me it does include you too
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    SIOUX FALLS SOUTH DAKOTA ..lets fly

    Harmodon Park East side of SF, clear of all airports!
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    Mavic was a hit, at the parade!

    I didn't want to alter the drone at all just for the sake of something going wrong so I had the green on that was about it
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    Mavic was a hit, at the parade!

    Clearance covered (FAA) , city covered, police covered, last but not least.. wife loves it! It went perfectly for 20 plus minutes.. forgot to set hover, and shut off return to home at low battery! WHOOPS! All in all, I should have been in portrait mode more... but it was going a little too...
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    I am flying my Mavic in the St. Patricks Day Parade!!

    Yes that is why I will be walking with the drone in front of me. The truck is there for help and holding extra batteries
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    I am flying my Mavic in the St. Patricks Day Parade!!

    So to answer a couple of the questions.... I am in Sioux Falls, SD. We have quite the lack of laws that most big cities and states do have. South Dakota has no drone laws currently I have cleared it with the local law enforcement (which they have no issues) as well as the city too! I will not...
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    1st time by wind turbine with Mavic

    I would have flown a little closer but the wind was a little to much!
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    I am flying my Mavic in the St. Patricks Day Parade!!

    Guess I will be getting a little exercise and walk behind the truck and use the tailgate to change batteries :)
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    $26/yr State Farm PA Policy

    If you're looking at running a business with your drone you cannot add it onto a homeowners policy, you have to have a separate business policy with $1 million liability coverage the cheapest I found is $76 a month.
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    Thousands of Geese attack Mavic!

    I always put a little sarcasm in my titles... Yes geese scare vary easily, I thought my Mavic was gone for sure!
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    Thousands of Geese attack Mavic!

    Here is a video I was trying to get a great shot of some geese hanging out on a pond and then....
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    I am flying my Mavic in the St. Patricks Day Parade!!

    I just got my coverage for my business yesterday $919 a year for $1,000,000 liability! That was the cheapest of 4 quotes!
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    I am flying my Mavic in the St. Patricks Day Parade!!

    Pros & Cons So everyone chime in on this one please! I have been invited by the Chamber to be a part of the St. Patrick's Day parade! I would like to know what are my issues I will be running into while doing this. I do have a list of my own, and some ideas to make it run smoothly. Here...