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    Part 107—How intense is the test?

    The written part is no big deal. I did find the flutter kicks and crab walk unnecessary. The worst part was the slap contest. That made no sense whatsoever. But I suppose I'm a better pilot for it.
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    Attitudes towards drones

    Get into the film production side of the business. But it's going to take a heavy lift rig and some investment. I've been doing this for over ten years, prior to the onslaught of drones. I was/am a client, and now have my own Part 107 and a drone for grab shots. I don't consider myself a...
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    Attitudes towards drones

    How so?
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    Attitudes towards drones

    I work with guys who make a LOT more than $300/hour flying their drone, so your comment made me laugh. My point being, folks wanting to get in on the action with their Mavic 2 Pro are going to be competing with their clients because practically every real estate agent now has their own drone or...
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    Attitudes towards drones

    https://accesswdun.com/article/2004/1/178262
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    Attitudes towards drones

    I actually think more people are becoming more accepting/resigned to drones. Almost everyone has one now, so being a professional drone pilot is a pointless pursuit. But this does remind me of something that happened several years ago. A photographer knocked on our door one Saturday and said...
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    Im beginning to think DJI Smart Controllers are non existent

    Love my SC. Got it as soon as they were available, sold my original and have never looked back. No comparison, MUCH, MUCH better than the original.
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    Is everybody happy with their SC?

    I can't imagine going back to the original controller after having the Smart Controller. It's SO MUCH BETTER in every aspect. BRIGHTER by a mile than my iPhone, PLUS I don't have to worry about the battery in my phone being drained. It really is not a comparison. You're going to love it versus...
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    DJI Smart Controller... prices just jacked up by $100(@$749) INSANE

    That's what happens when you buy Chinese. Makes me feel even better for buying the Smart Controller immediately after it was released and selling my original controller for $220. Net price: $429.00.
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    What are your expectations for Mavic 3

    I'd like to see a version with a 360 camera that eliminates the drone from the shot.
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    Custom drone markings - Need suitable material

    For lettering, I used these folks: Vinyl Lettering - DoItYourselfLettering.com They show a design option that might allow for what you desire. Haven't tried it, so not sure if it'll suit your needs.
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    Apple Mini 4 or DJI Smart controller

    Big fan of the Smart Controller. Much preferred over the original version. Sure, you can get a larger screen like a Crystal Sky, but this is about as compact and good of a setup as I've seen. It fits my needs well.
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    Would you still buy a Mavic 2 Pro

    And the F stands for "GOLLY!"
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    DJI smart controller; my opinion

    Nope. No glitches. Mine has been perfect from day one. And I understand your love for your setup. But that doesn't translate into marketing decisions for DJI.
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    DJI smart controller; my opinion

    Reason why I think that's the direction is based upon the past. There was a time one didn't even need a controller, just a smartphone. The current controller/smartphone setup is a stopgap measure that has a lot of flaws with it. Integrating everything into a single unit makes operating much...