Recent content by llbaker2

I was about to pull the trigger but decided not to because of all the new upcoming regs. I think they are going to far and that it will kill recreational use. The cost of a nice drone is high enough but given data charges, license fees, and other associated ID broadcasting fees etc. think I...

Could not have said it better.

Key word here is commercial, recreational use may indeed be over for many. I was going to buy a Zoom but decided not to due to all the new regulations and fees. No doubt recreational use will suffer.

I had basically decided to get a DJI Maveric Zoom but will hold off due to all the FAA regulations that are up in the air. Im not willing to pay monthly ID fees on top of other proposed fees. As things stand now I will not be spending nearly 2 thousand dollars on a drone only to face a monthly...

And VERY FEW drive the speed limit. Most drive 60-65 in a 55.

You must be much better off than I. A license fee of as much as $150 (who knows at this point) is not exactly pocket change. License will most likely have to be renew every few years if not annually as well. Chances are it will be a recurring expense. On top of license fee there will be a...

I don't think its necessarily a given "that the number of drones taking to the skies will increase drastically over the coming years" given all the new regulations. The FAA seems to be over zealous in efforts to control recreational use. So much so that their actions are proving to be...

I dont think the recreational industry would survive a doubling in drone pricing. They are already pressing the limits. An attempt to do so would most likely kill the recreational use of drones.

I dont like the idea of having to pay $150 for a test. Really?????? That fee might be reasonable for a commercial license where you should be able to recoup the cost and right it off but its crazy high for a recreational permit. In my state it cost around $20 to get a driver's license. Cost to...

I keep going round and round but think Ive decided now is not a good time to buy. Gonna wait a while to see how things pan out before buying a drone. Seems like lots of unresolved issues with FAA regulations. Possibility of lots of additional expenses (registration fees, test fees, data fees...

Been spending way to much time on Youtube lately.

Kinda my line of reasoning. I figure after a couple years under my belt I will drop DJICare. Im a cautious, detail oriented kind of guy with nothing to prove. Plan to take lots of baby steps. Will spend a few days with the manual and software before I even fire it up. Imagine I wont even get out...

I had to repeat the process a couple times before I got it right.

Thanks for the reply. Was a little confused regarding number of batteries.

Thanks for your input but think I've pretty much made the decision to invest my money up front in something that I can grow into. Like the idea of beginner flight mode, obstacle avoidance sensors and the tripod mode which should all be advantageous entry level functions. Im retired so time to...