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    PilotInstitute Part-107 Course - Black Friday Sale

    https://pilotinstitute.com/course/part-107 50% off is a good deal.
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    Mavic-3 Remote ID Compliance

    Thank you sir.
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    Mavic-3 Remote ID Compliance

    Hi sar104. No hard data on the M3 - deductive reasoning being applied to determine if making a purchase today makes sense. So, you are saying ADS-B OUT will not be required for drones to be FAA compliant for integrated Remote ID functionality? I'm understanding ADS-B OUT operates on a unique...
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    Mavic-3 Remote ID Compliance

    It appears the Mavic-3 will require a broadcast module because it lacks the hardware features to satisfy the following for an integrated solution. Part 21 certificated aircraft must be standard remote ID drone and/or ADS-B Out equipped, compliance with Means of Compliance (MOC)/Performance...
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    M2E - Hyperlapse / 48MP_SuperRes / HyperLight

    Thanks...me thinks this is bogus anyway. Correction on source, not DJI Web Store but rather Drone Nerds...hmmm. Could not find further info on the subject from DJI - sorry to have wasted your time.
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    M2E - Hyperlapse / 48MP_SuperRes / HyperLight

    Snippet from DJI web store... I'm one to not update firmware needlessly - interested if anyone can confirm new feature functionality.
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    M2P, swollen, bloated, puffy, bulging, falling brick from the sky, drop dead out of the sky

    From video it is clear the battery does not seat fully - look at the top face - it should be flush w/ aircraft but instead you can see the step...either part tolerance stack-up, poor assembly workmanship, swollen battery or battery connector issues is cause. Just checked my M2E and the battery...
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    Is SC being eliminated?

    Standardization - they are making it more modular to accommodate the DJI enterprise series but the base functionality stays the same. Reference RTK-300 materials - it describes the augmented features so it basically comes down to a simplification on DJI's part, savvy as they are.
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    What is real life range of Mavic 2 pro

    Range ~ same per the following logic which assumes FCC limits on power for all cases Ocusynce-1 = Ocusync2 @ 2.4GHz Ocusync2 @ 5.8Ghz < Ocusync2 @ 2.4Ghz, range in open space No?
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    launching drone from road side for scenic imagery (USA)

    Nah - usually the nearest turn-off or view-point for launching drones - stopping to plan it maybe but not launch from side of the road just seems wrong and distracting to others.
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    Excessive Fan and Heat when programming

    If the fan cycles off after a while then the cooling measure is working - if the fan never cycles off then I would consider ambient conditions too warm.
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    What is your favorite DJI Drone ?

    M2E (1st), P4V2 (2nd), M2P (3rd) The M2E out-performs the others w/ respect to VLOS distance because of the strobe attachment - the Pilot App is solid - never a glitch or flicker of a disconnect like is experienced occasionally w/ the other drones running DJI Go4. The P4V2 has the best camera...
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    Post Production Software

    Filmora-9 is good if one focuses on basic tool-set and ignores splash. FilmoraPro is better and modest for entry cost and sustained cost. Best as I can describe is that the workflow is intuitive hence efficient and runs nice on GPU. I'm still learning would like to discuss further in separate...
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    A nightmare in the Catskill mountains..NY

    Taking control of the situation usually is key to quick resolution. Would the following steps (if practiced) help or not? As long as one is on public not private land assumed. Step-1 - calmly explain you're more interested in landscape image capture than anything else Step-2 - turn up volume...