Recent content by Lensman

This may have been pointed out somewhere in the forums already but I'm sure many haven't seen it, if so: Transport Canada has an "infographic" that users can download for reference regarding drone rules in Canada (here). On that infographic is the below wording. Read it carefully. Now, if your...

Hhm, good question. Firmware, yes, and NFZ after that, I think. I wasn't too aware of all the hoopla concerning this at the time and didn't think much of it. Since then I have been back to a location about 250 metres outside an airport yellow zone. The first time (prior to update) I received a...

Would you guys stop it. You're making me hungry.

Yeah, this is from the ad: " Protects gimbal and camera from collision, dust and water during transportation and IN FLIGHT (my caps) That's just confusing. You're not supposed to lock down the gimbal when flying... And I would never again fly (and film) with a plastic cover on. I did on my...

Aaaah, I know what you did there!

Yes, I can confirm that I was "forced" to update as well. I'm in Canada.

Yes, my latest update of firmware also included a new NFZ update as a separate entity. Sorry, but I'm fairly new to the drone game and have no idea if that was usual practise in the past. I'm travelling to a location tomorrow that I've flown in once before (I have read here that it doesn't...

Gotcha. Makes sense, thanks.

Well, that's the best explanation I've read so far. And that would indeed be a problem for me. I use a dedicated phone with no data service...

And if I'm using said phone with no data or wi-fi connection how do "they" know I'm in a new geographic area? My maps are previously downloaded although I don't really use them. With the GPS in the system I suppose this is how it's done, but I really don't know. Anyone elaborate?

WTH! Why couldn't they programme an auto RTH if they have to? An auto landing, though, that seems like a recipe for disaster far worse than just losing your drone.

Me too. Today I downloaded the maps for my Province just for the hell of it. I am all caught up to date with latest App and NFZ restrictions. How much they will affect me I have no clue. What I do know is that the phone I use to fly the Mavic is a dedicated one with no cell coverage, and I am...

Actually, for Canada, and I'm sure this applies to US as well, we can download maps for each Province. Thankfully. I can't imagine having to d/l maps for the whole country!

Okay, interesting. Thanks.

"Not a good area to park let alone stand around for an hour. I value my belongings and my life."... Alrighty then. Making mental note to stay away from this place if ever I catch myself travelling through...