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    New Handle/Name

    To MotoSavy... thank you for helping to make it clear for others about recreational requirements. It seems to be a never ending topic. Pilot Institute does explain it the best. Good luck on your exam tomorrow. If you took the Pilot Institute course I will bet you pass! Greg is a great...
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    screen randomly re-sets

    I have been flying Mavic 3 Classic with the DJI RC controller with the built in screen for about 15 months and I too have been getting that screen popping up for no apparent reason. Very annoying. I have done several updates since I bought it (new) but it still has that issue. At first I...
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    Embarrassing Mavic 3 Crash

    Good advise.
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    Embarrassing Mavic 3 Crash

    We are sorry to hear of your accident. Especially your Care Refresh plan expiring. It could easily happen to any one of us.... especially clumsy me. At 71 I'm starting to become all thumbs. Maybe DJI will show some mercy. Best wishes for a pleasant outcome.
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    Can you fly a mini 4 pro at night?

    With dozens of night flights under my belt, I found your post to be a great list of important points to practice. At times I find myself being a little more cavalier than I ought to be, and that is a dangerous attitude to let creep in ESPECIALLY with night flights. Thank you for these...
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    Mini 3 Cinematic Kerry, Ireland

    I never get tired of viewing your beautiful country! Thank you for this!
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    LAANC Flight Authorization Question

    Yes, you can get your Part 107 certificate even though you are not planning to use it for commercial use. I got my certificate just so I don't have to jump thru all the hoops required to fly as a 'recreational' pilot.
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    Hi From Blustery Central Texas

    Welcome to the forum! I hope you like your Mavic 3 Classic as much as I like mine. I've had it 14 months now and no complaints.
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    2 Pro Cruise Ship Departure Hamburg, Germany - OMG!

    Did you shoot that?? Or is it a promo video? OMG is correct!
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    Updates?

    Hi Citizen, I think you are talking about the Remote I.D. FCC set a date for drones to have remote I.D. operating by September 2023. It is still required, but they pushed back the date. They will not 'enforce' the law until March 2024, but we are required to have it now. If your drone does not...
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    New Member

    Welcome from Orange County, California.
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    Suggestion on a drone for my father for Christmas.

    What a great gift! Most drones have the items you listed. Except goggles. You don't need them to see what the drone is seeing. All controllers attach to his smart phone and you see what the camera sees, unless you get the controller with the built in screen (My recommendation). As far as long...
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    Roundabout Hyperlapse

    I personally think your drone movement and changing angle looks rather good. The only 'jerky' movement I could see is the cars not as 'fluid' as they could be. I fixed that by using ND filter 1600 or 2000 with a long shutter speed, utilizing more 'motion blur'. I have done the extreme where the...
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    Newbie Here

    Welcome to the forum. Be prepared for a surge of well wishers, welcomers and greeters! Expect some encouragement in getting your T.R.U.S.T. certificate and other useful tips and suggestions as you begin your new journey. Your life will never be the same!
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    RTH not working and related question re: landing pad.

    I'm reading you saying "Press and Hold". You might try just Press and Release. Don't hold button down. That may be what is cancelling the command. justsayin'