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Thanks. Is there any usual time that COA authorizations last for? Or is it based on what I might request?

Once you receive an FAA authorization to fly in a given controlled airspace, how long it the authorization good for?

I tried using the iOS Airmap app for authorization in the class B airspace around DFW airport and Love Field. Addision airport’s class D overlaps it to the north. I am looking at areas well away from the actual airports, but within the class B surface space. The app says that automatic...

Capture One should read any DNG as it is an not a camera dependent format like nefs, orfs, and cr2s. The warm spot was a Mavic Pro issue that was cured with a firmare update a while back. You can download a 30 trial of Capture One to test be for you buy. Lightroom has profiles for the Mavic...

Thank you for the clarification. I'll check out the lights you recommended.

I'll look into the Strobon Cree lights. So, the stock lights on the Mavic Pro are not bright enough for the FAA? Thanks

According to the FAA, to flight at twilight/dusk the SUA must have anti-collision lights that can be seen at 3 statute miles. Are the lights on the Mavic Pro that bright? Are they in compliance with that regulation? Thanks

I would prefer electronic, but I would like to print records when needed. DroneLogBook looks like an option on the cloud. I'll also look for something where I can keep the data on the ipad and use iCloud. Thanks

I am studying for my Part 107 license and I would like to keep a log book on my iPad, that I can also access from other devices (iPhone, MacBook Pro, etc.) This would be for flight time, location, etc as well as maintenance records, firmware updates, and do on. The documentation required by...

A quick shot with the new firmware, processed from the DNG with Capture One. I don't see the hot/warm/pink spot in the center.

MavMount sells add-on clamps that are designed to hold iPads in protective cases. The product images show the Otterbox case. I just order one. Protective Cases Clamp for iPad AIR 9.7", iPad Mini, Galaxy Tab Clamp 5"-7.3" (125-185mm) | MavMount

Nope, didn't start the rotors until I was out in the open.

That's what I thought, that home was set on takeoff. I'll pay more attention to the verification and test it in a park nearby where there are soccer fields and no obstructions. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Ah.. I started it under the covered patio because the grass interfered with the gimbal on startup. I did not start the props, though, only turned the drone on and allowed the gimbal to do it's thing. Then I carried the drone by hand to the yard, started the props and began to fly. So home is...

I was just shooting footage to use for LUT test in the back yard and tried RTH for the first time. The Magic flew to the 30M height, moved around a bit, left and right, then started to fly over the house. I canceled RTH and landed manually. Was the drone just hunting for home as part of the...