Recent content by JT Von Richthoven

What's not to love? thanks for sharing!

So sorry! I will dedicate many flights to you and will experience with new eyes and even greater appreciation, the beautiful birdseye perspective that drones allow - all on your behalf. Thanks for the gift! I also pray there will be a medical breakthrough that you will be able to benefit from in...

Here’s an interesting article that provides an update and some insight into why remote ID is vital as the industry further expands into delivery beyond VLOS and integrating drones into the national airspace. https://uavcoach.com/faa-utm-phase-2/

Perhaps check that the usb cable connection from controller to phone, ipad, crystal sky, etc. is a tight connection. Maybe replace the cable.

Here's a short explanation about why to use lipo bags for added safety protection: The above page also includes some links to where you can buy various types of lipo safety protection bags Here is a link to where you can purchase the Lipo Bags for the Mavic 2 Pro on Amazon: Amazon.com...

Hi. I saw that in a recent post, you mentioned to LOCK camera settings after making desired adjustments. How do you LOCK those settings?

There are countless videos on YouTube that will be a great place to get many of your questions answered. Just search for “Mavic 2 Pro video settings cinematic” or “understanding frame rates”, or “4K versus HIgh Def”, “video editing platforms” and the like. There’s a lot to take in and learn. And...

Welcome Ratfink! Are you Part 107 certified? Which Crystal Sky do you have and how do you like it?

Thanks dawgpilot. I am 107 certified and had selected the Part 107 tab. I’m registered with Airmap so they have my contact info. As described, the initial red triangle - when clicked - listed LAANC authorization availability; as I continued through the flight plan, the red area turned green and...

Thanks Thom, so does your flight planner in airmap initially indicate restrictions and then upon request, the area becomes green?

Thanks. I had seen a couple of videos on YouTube where the pilots requested authorization and were then contacted via text message with a message/token that they then needed to re-enter into the app. When I requested authorization, I did not receive any message from airmap - the flight area...

Thanks. I am using airmap to seek LAANC approval, but when I tried it, I did not receive any text/token or anything. Just wondering if the authorization just sort of happens in some cases - without needing a token to confirm?

Should I receive a text message/token from Mapquest confirming authorization to fly in location where a LAANC exception is available? I’m registered with AirMap and I’m flying under Part 107 rules. The location in question is in class B airspace, but when I click on the initial red restriction...

Great question. Anyone?

NFZ warnings/restrictions in the DJI app have nothing to do with whether you are commercially certified or not. Those are built into the app as a further safeguard to let you know whether the location is in controlled or uncontrolled space. The warnings will appear for both certified sUAS pilots...