Recent content by KevinD

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...

It's tall but not quite as tall as iPhone 12 max or Samsung S20 ultra. It can fit but does not fit well. Best to remove any phone case. The Edge ships with a free case and the opening for the USB port isn't large enough for the standard cable from Mavic 2 Pro controller. A few options: use a...

(No, I do not wish to copy someone else's photo from Instagram and past it here.) A common example is flying over a famous bridge with the camera shooting straight down; clearly the drone is directly over the roadway and there is active auto traffic. Another example I've seen a half dozen...

There is a ton of great drone photography on Instagram. However, I repeatedly see photos where the drone was obviously flying over moving automotive traffic. Although I considered leaving a comment to point out the rule, I did not because I expect to be flamed for it. (people can get very nasty...

Although I have used self-unlock multiple times ... everytime I have tried flying in authorization zone within Boston (near Logan Int'l Airport) during the past 7 months, DJI Go has stated "NFZ" and has not presented self-unlock an option. Yet, the location is Not in a no-fly zone according to...

The fly-away situation was of course a serious problem, but there were other problems prior to losing control of the drone. In an interview, the remote pilot (Burciaga) agreed that the danger to manned aircraft was quite serious; yet he did not acknowledge the reckless actinos he committed...

In a blue "authorization zone" (class B airspace) the drone may report NFZ and refuse to spin up the rotors. In some locations, I have been able to unlock the drone by checking a few boxes stating I am authorized ... but in other locations (like Boston MA) that option is not presented. Then...