Recent content by Perry Jefferies

US Army 1980 - 2004

I live in a rural area near a military base, but outside the FAA restricted areas. I’ve had to continually reapply for an unlock license to fly at my house. Last week DJI denied it, saying I was not in a restricted zone. And - voila, I can now fly as they’ve revamped the way they drew the...

I received mine but they were the wrong ones (ordered Zoom, got Pro). Have to return through Amazon - prepaid label but not an immediate process - waiting on refund - no option for exchange. Ordered the FStop filter set while waiting, received them and started flying yesterday. Recommended.

Oh, and need to look closer but my RAW files seem to be coming in around 20mb, not 12.

Just done with first two batteries. Rock solid performance (Zoom). Have a few things to figure out like slowing movements - very snappy - and will have to look at photos and video on the computer. Here’s an early shot. Flew it out over the Leon River. No issues at all.

My phone (iPhone6S) runs out before the controller does but yes, good point.

I think you only need to wait to charge a battery (let it cool 10-15 minutes). Not for flying with a fresh one.

I worry about all the data DJI collect even if they don't intend to use it for nefarious purposes. But, the US Army uses other Chinese made things with back doors and programming they don't understand, like Cisco routers. This makes me wonder if someone's brother in law is pitching a drone...

My Mavic started dropping the video and having problem connecting. At first I put it down the cold, or the phone being hot, or a software upgrade. Finally realized it was this cable: . I tried a 4" one and it was too short. Any long cable will plug into the USB port and still allow your...

Glue a ribbon or string to the gimbal clamp so that it is painfully obvious it's on and you remember to remove it before startup

Un Fille - the girl

I've had good luck with 4 and don't regret switching.

I think I'm most impressed that there are "Professional Tree Climbers"

Any idea how to get the Mavic camera to focus? Am I missing a step someplace?

Nevah mind - I found them. They are under the plus sign on the top right of the screen.