Recent content by Matt M PA

I couldn't disagree more. Flying "recreationally" doesn't absolve you of violations. I actually believe licensed pilots are, or should be, better versed in the regulations. A license for UAS gives me the ability to fly for my business, legally. I took the time to study, and pass the FCC exam. I...

Here's what I did, using an aluminum case from Harbor Freight. I have a few of their Apache cases...and they are great...but this case allows me to put a tablet on the lid behind a drop down panel. https://mavicpilots.com/threads/made-a-case-for-mini-and-accessories.85736/#post-984155

Seeing this back at the top reminded me of something a friend told me. When I passed my test, he congratulated me and told me of his test for an instrument rating. His first time, he passed...but not with a great score. He said that he didn't want his family and kids flying with a 80% (or...

After seeing a headline about this, I went on-line and saw a video or two...and also looked at some of his videos. I'd assume he's flying too close to Phila. Intl. Airport...and well out of line of sight...among other things. I think what strikes me the most (as written above) he's received...

I seem to remember, but cannot find it now....that someone posted the Mini would be getting some or all of the Mini 2 features via a software or firmware upgrade. I believe they suggested within a couple weeks. Does anyone else remember this or have info? I'm not unhappy with my Mini, but...

I'd also add to use the zebra bars or over exposure warnings. Drop your exposure just a bit to get rid of..or some of....the zebra bars. I've been in video production my entire life, and we've found it's easier to bring up a slightly underexposed area in post, compared to the image lost due to...

In my flying since...I haven't had the problem. I was operating in C mode when it occurred...

Actually, I need to apologize...I had the gimbal slightly up....and it moved quickly DOWN to 0, or about 0. Sorry for the confusion. It couldn't have been much...but I just don't have an answer.

Thanks guys...all good thoughts. I will say..it snapped up very rapidly!

Good day all! I was out with the Mini a bit today, and twice...while taking the same shot...the gimbal rotated upwards rapidly. I was a few feet off the ground, flying backwards in "C" mode away from the house. Just before the end of the move...the gimbal snapped upwards quickly. It only did...

That all makes more than reasonable sense. My only question would be #s 3 & 4. Past RC experience would dictate that these should be reversed...but if that's the functional procedure...who am I to argue?

If I understand correctly...you bought a new Mavic Air at a retailer, and it was defective. DJI will replace defective unit, but not sell a Refresh Plan as the Mavic Air is discontinued. If these things are correct...just because a retailer still has inventory of an item...that doesn't mean...

Here's what I did. I also learned a neat trick for keeping the pick & pluck foam together. After I get the foam plucked the way I'd like....I turn it upside down on a sheet of thin black foam. I bought the roll at a craft store. Once I've marked all the spots needed to be trimmed/removed....I...

Meta4, thanks. So, the A/C should stay on the ground until GPS? Simple error, but glad as it makes sense now.

Well, I tried it...but I'm still getting errors when I sync the data. The flights playback fine in the app....but are messed up when viewed in any of the DroneLogBook, AirData, etc. Shows an erratic starting point. I just put this in another post that went this way...