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  1. retiredwon

    RC N1 time zone issue

    Trying to use my RC N1 Smart controller for the first time. I select usa time but when I go to the next screen the the time zones for the USA are not available, Beijing is listed. Would any of you new RC N1 smart controllers be able to help me out? disregard this question, I was able to select...
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    Show Your Bird in Flight

    Took these of my Inspire1 Pro with my Mav Pro2.
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    New firmware released for SmartController - v01.00.0530

    just got through with updating SC to fw .530. I used wifi connection, with sd card installed. 1st try installed without a hitch, I did get "worried" several times as the process seemed to "hang-up" for a bit but I just waited it out and success.
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    Screen capture/Recorder for the Smart Controller?

    where do you find the stored files( screen shot and screen recorder that you captured) on the controller?
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    Official Smart Controller stuck in Customs thread

    Same here, see attached:
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    iPad mini 4 for MAVIC question

    I use a Mimi4 and it is just an awesome setup; I have such confidence whenever I fly.
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    (Texas) CHAPTER 423. USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

    violations of Sec 423.002(list of lawful capture of image) will be very easy to prove; the image you took unlawfully will be the objective evidence they will use to prosecute you, that will be the proof of intent. 423.003(intent to conduct surveillance) might be a bit more difficult to prove but...
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    (Texas) CHAPTER 423. USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

    423.002 and 423.003 are two separate sections; 423.002 describes when you can lawfully take photos/video and 423.003 describes a very specific illegal use of the unmanned aircraft; just because you are not violating 423.003(intent to conduct surveillance) does not cancel your responsibility to...
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    (Texas) CHAPTER 423. USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

    If you posted photos/video on Facebook that were a violation of this Texas law and an offended party were to view them, you have just posted evidence of a violation. Here is another violation of this law: if you take photographs/video, while on public property, your drone can be no higher then 8...
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    (Texas) CHAPTER 423. USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

    I was responded to the original post/ purpose of this message thread
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    (Texas) CHAPTER 423. USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

    I see this law as a very big deal. There are civil remedies and criminal charges if you violate these laws. By this law you are in violation if you take photos or video, intentionally or unintentionally of private real property without the owners permission (sec.423002 #6). If I was to take a...
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    Looking for mav pilots in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas

    I live near San Benito
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    (Texas) CHAPTER 423. USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

    I live in Texas and these laws severely restrict the use of the still and video function of the hobbyist drone flyer; there are civil and criminal penalties for any violation. I'm not sure I will be keeping my Mavpro.
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    (Texas) CHAPTER 423. USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

    GOVERNMENT CODE TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH SUBTITLE B. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CHAPTER 423. USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT Sec. 423.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "image" means any capturing of sound waves, thermal, infrared, ultraviolet, visible light, or other...