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In the news this week. “The October 28 FCC vote centers on two regulatory changes that directly target the workaround strategy DJI has been building since March 2024. Chairman Carr announced the agency will vote to prohibit authorization of devices containing Covered List component parts and...

The available options were a bit confusing; in the end, I ordered the "All Day 8 Pack" Having a background in landscape photography long before drones, I wrestled with the choice of #3 versus #4; they are very similar, buying both is rather redundant. 1) PolarPro ND4 2) Freewell split ND4,ND8...

I am a bit concerned about another possible "kill switch", specifically in controlled airspace. FAA authorizations, particularly LAANC, could possibly be denied for drones on the govt ban list (this doesn't require TFR). While I believe this is not true today, it would be relatively simple...

This post is from June of last year when unlocking was required. I am relieved that we need not deal with it anymore. (The specific problem I encountered was that I did not complete drawing the polygon. Click three points of the rectangle and it appears completed but must click a fourth time...

Finally, controls appeared on the page for Start Date and End Date. I didn't do anything different .... except maybe clicked on the "circle" option instead of "polygon" And I did get into a chat with DJI support. (Possibly they reset the server? I rather doubt that.)

The DJI unlocking website requires altitude and time range ... but entering time range is impossible. Anyone ever seen this before? Looks like the site is broken. I've tried two different desktop web browsers. Sent email to support at DJI.

I have to agree with @Cgbass439 ... the camera is infinitely more important. Lack of adjustable aperture is unacceptable.

The standard USB cable nicely hides inside the controller when not in use, OK fine. But when attaching to a mobile device, commonly the cable is not compatible with a protective case. It's because the wire comes out the side of the connector. Weary of removing my phone from its protective...

A scenario where the unlock license may fail to appear in DJI equipment. Once upon a time, I did successfully request unlock from DJI FlySafe unlock but the license never appeared. Eventually I figured out why. Technically, when using the Fly app, we are logged-in to DJI but tend not to think...

After authorization denied at altitude=100ft. I resubmitted altitude=75 and that was authorized. But this did require Airmap because Aloft doesn't support any choices between 50 - 100 ft. And based upon recommendation from Vic and Vindibona1, I used DroneZone to apply for an airspace waiver...

In controlled airspace where the facility grid states an altitude limit of zero, what has been your experience when requesting manual authorization? Around Boston as a Part-107 pilot, a LAANC response that denies authorization is typically unclear the reason for denying it. Once upon a time, I...

I care about one thing above all else, photo image quality ... so immediately compared Mavic 3 to my old Mavic 2 Pro. Here's the whole nine yards: Mavic 3 Photo Quality vs. Mavic 2 Pro – Kevin Davis Photography While it's not a slam-dunk, I have concluded that I will retire my Mavic 2.

Mavic 3 main camera photo quality ... compared to Mavic 2 Pro My detailed comparison: Mavic 3 Photo Quality vs. Mavic 2 Pro – Kevin Davis Photography

Another feature that has been moved to touchscreen: the camera control dial available on Mavic 2 but absent on Mavic 3.

Mavic 3 arrived in 6 days. Shipped from California to Massachusetts via UPS; purchased direct from DJI. When I bought Mavic 2 (three years ago) I'm pretty sure it shipped from Asia. Chose to buy from DJI with addition of genuine "DJI Care". B&H was offering Mavic 3 with a 3rd-party extended...