Recent content by mavic3usa

When it comes to Firehouse strobes, I am a big fan of the brand but I've recently learned to like the small, just as bright possibly brighter but less expensive version called the Micro Pro. Don't forget, blue is now an option in most high end strobes so look for the latest version that add it...

That's right. We knew we couldn't trust the FAA to do right by us and I warned we should keep watch over *all* of government and just as we were getting prepared for "ban day" lo and behold the entire drone community got snaked by the FCC, of all government agencies, on the day before we were...

This is what I am referring to when we discuss whether existing critical components are "banned" or not: "The FCC fact sheet says previously authorized devices can still be sold and used. But it’s unclear whether replacement batteries for those devices fall under the component ban. If they do...

It appears you can still added a new DJI drone to the FAA registration database. I tried to enter a serial number and it validated and let me go right up to the point of submit so it's doable. Remember, recently the database was updated to validate the serial number first before allowing you...

I call it the A2 and since the A2 does not have FCC as far as I know, it will never see the light of day in the US unless it gets built in the US or it gets an exemption which both are close to zero. I think I made the comment elsewhere, without the US sales, not even sure how the 360 drone...

As I mentioned earlier, I'm not sure what "part of the original packet" means especially when it comes to parts and accessories sales (outside the drone package) and 3rd party manufacturers. Seems to me it defaults to nothing is allowed unless you get an exemption. Don't forget many of the...

What would I do? https://a.co/d/73p6BB6

Ok, no worries.

Ha, FCC mode. Not for long. ;)

I don't think so. I think the pressure would ease and maybe the trajectory on all this nonsense will bend; maybe less focus on "total elimination" and other discussion about over-reach but I think "total control" still sits with any administration. I think it's a trait for any central...

I think he makes some good points despite missing the piece about all foreign drones (not just DJI and Autel) being impacted by this latest move by the FCC. In particular, his comment about the FAA having the ability to "shut it all down....." Don't forget, the government could declare our...

I think the confusion lies in the fact that batteries don't receive FCC certification. And this leave the door open to interpretation when it comes to existing batteries. I do agree when the FCC certifies the M5P, they are giving the nod to basically the whole package meaning everything today...

Excellent way to test different countermeasure systems and use them to practice drills, shooting down drones, etc. I can see them being repurposed for training uses and other process where drones would be expendable. Also, this is my personal opinion, the government needs ordinary drones for...

I made the same comment earlier, probably in a different thread. Do you remember last year when DJI drones were stopped at customs and some of them had their equipment removed and the rest was sent along? I think it prompted DJI to ship the products separately; I remember when I bought my...

It has not been working well. And we have a long ways to go before we hit bottom.