Recent content by mooncusser

I use a Samsung A7 Lite tablet with my Mini 2. It's not the fastest device but does the job and they're on the lower end of the price range.

If you find yourself flying instead of the drone, try turning the remote controller around. ;)

I find the SD card adapter that comes with micro SD cards is the right size to help remove/insert the card. Use it to push in just far enough for the latch to toggle.

It's reasonable to expect more aircraft than normal in the area - both manned and unmanned. My take on the warning is in the same spirit as asking folks to stay away from disaster areas on the ground. That is, keep out of the way and let the utility crews & public safety do their jobs. Don't...

What are you seeing for battery charge level before you take off? The batteries can discharge while being stored, by design. So if you charge them to 100% and don't fly for a while, they may not still be at 100%. Did you buy the kit new, or refurb, or used? If not new, batteries do start to...

I'm with the OP - tend to move it the wrong way at least once each flight. Would be nice if the app had an option to configure the wheel direction.

All these people on boats and nobody uses a net? ;)

Shoot first, ask questions later, eh? Punishment should include restitution. Really have to question the choice to lead the story with the suspect's political affiliation. It's completely irrelevant and "Oregon man" would have sufficed.

I don't know about cheap phones, but the Samsung A7 Lite tablet (64 GB) works fine for me. You'd need a tablet holder and longer USB-C cable but those aren't expensive.

I don't have experience with that brand, but I'll comment that the "compatible" list isn't a true comprehensive list. It includes devices they have tried and determined to work, but they don't do an evaluation of every device made. Absent having a "non-compatible" list, it's possible that a...

If it's any consolation, I got asked if my Mini 2 was loaded with missiles. My response: "not today..."

Put an accent over the "e" and pronounce it "dro-nay"

Good reminder that B4UFly and other aids don't show 100% of everything. I know an area controlled by US Army Corps of Engineers that's a "no drone zone". Doesn't appear on apps, though it is posted if you look or check online. It's my responsibility to be aware and do the right thing.

I'll echo the advice to check in B4UFly now. You can search for "Hoover Dam" and see it's heavily restricted - no fly zone. You'll also see all of Las Vegas is controlled, due to airports, manned air traffic (plenty of helicopters), and other considerations.

The new version is 1.7. Gave it a quick spin earlier, seemed alright so far.