Recent content by Mavy3-CJW

I was able to get a commercial policy through State Farm. $50(ish) per year for airframe coverage. I just couldn't add my UAS to my existing Personal Article Policy. I'll get liability coverage through Air Modo.

Yes, you're right if you're only insuring one or two items under the personal articles policy, they are inexpensive. What I find annoying with my carrier is that I have multiple policies with them. You'd think they wouldn't get upset over a $350 claim. I'm sure they don't like PAPs because there...

Is AMA's commercial 107 insurance significantly more than their basic membership, which includes recreational coverage?

I, too, was turned down for coverage under my existing State Farm PAP policy because I'm flying under Part 107. I had to get a completely new policy for commercial use, but it is pretty inexpensive. Mind you, this is just for airframe coverage/replacement, not liability coverage. I am...

Yeah, SF is very funny about their personal article policies. I filed a claim for a stolen Manfrotto tripod with a replacement value of about $350. After the claim was settled, I got a call from my agent who, in a roundabout way, said: Don't file any more claims under your PAP for a while, or...

I run a small marketing communications business as an LLC that, as of recently, offers aerial photography, videography, and photogrammetry via UAS. Getting an LLC is pretty easy. The specifics vary from state to state, but the basics are as follows: 1) Visit your state's Secretary of State's...

Interesting. Shady selling tactic.

Yeah, I get it, and an extreme stacked tariff could make a Chinese import 2.7x the original price – more than your AI example! Nevertheless, why the heck is the seller shown in the original example asking more than an all-in tariff price now (pre-staked tariffs)?! DJI stock is low in the US, but...

That's insane price gouging!

Sorry, Rod. The thread unraveled for me. I’ll keep quiet 🤐.

Correct. It doesn’t take much external interference to throw off the OA sensors. Remember, these devices are less sophisticated than most collision avoidance systems on automobiles. The cameras are low resolution, monochrome sensors that detect sudden contrast changes. The Mavic 4 Pro ushers in...

Yeah, if it’s an unopened box, brand new there is no way you could have this drone bound to another controller. Is there more to the story?

Just to reiterate, the State Farm personal article policy for drone protection is for recreational flyers only. You cannot make a claim under Part 107. **edited** I should’ve said I’m looking into a commercial policy now, but they’re making me jump through all sorts of hoops in the underwriting...

What filter “strength” were you using? Can you tell us more about the lighting conditions, time of day, etc.? Just to confirm, you are using OEM-branded DJI filters?

Thank you for the blog post with Dropbox link to sample images.