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    USA prop 107 is remotepilot101.com the best learning site/tool?

    I bought a membership to RemotePilot101 for my initial 107 test almost 2 years ago. Their membership is nice because, now that it’s time for me to recertify, I can go back and use it to study for me recertification exam at no cost. Also, I get emails from them that update me on new concerns or...
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    Thinking of Switching From Smart Controller to Crystalsky 7.85" Ultra Bright Monitor

    I have the 7.85" UB and absolutely love it! It doesn't need a shade. I can see it just fine at high noon on the the sunniest day of the year. I live in Iowa and it can get very hot here. The CS does run it's fan, but I've never had it go out on me... and I usually fly long enough to drain 3...
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    Military

    US Army 1984-1987
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    Midwest

    Ankeny.
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    dji crystalsky official mount for mavic

    @jmb.pt You're brilliant! I downloaded your file, printed it, and it works great. However, I'm going to take your file and extend the "hood" a little further so it covers my cable completely. My cable extends past the one I printed around 1/8". Thank you! 2018/07/29 FOLLOWUP: @jmb.pt I asked a...
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    Flying Inside A Cinema?

    I agree with both posts above. You probably won't have GPS signal, so you'll be flying ATTI mode. Whenever I've flown indoors, I've had to rely heavily on my line of sight. Because you'll be in a smaller space (than flying outside), your movements will seem exagerated. So, be very gentle on your...
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    Adobe Creative Cloud Student Account

    @alivilla47 My understanding is that Adobe will raise your subscription fee all at once when you renew your subscription and move it to a pro account rather than an academic account. However, you're probably paying $30 per month now, unless you just purchased your subscription within the last...
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    Anyone use the Drone Academy to study for the 107?

    @dronasoar There are texts (PDF's) for you to refer to, if needed. I've seen the comments in this thread and in other forums and threads. I am an architect and a college professor, so I'm very familiar with learning processes. Different people learn in different ways. You should use the method...
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    Multi mode Dji goggles mavic pro. NEED HELP BAD!!!

    You can bet that I'll be watching this thread. I have 2 pairs of goggles too and can't get them to connect at the same time either.
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    Anyone use the Drone Academy to study for the 107?

    I second @MediaElite 's recommendation of RemotePilot101.com. I joined them, went through their course in about a week and a half, signed up for the FAA test, took it about a week later, and passed with flying colors. No problems. RemotePilot101's membership is also perpetual. So, in two years...
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    Part 107

    I agree with @TheoMatthias and RemotePilot101.com. I signed up with them, took their class, and passed the test easily. They have great training videos and suggestions.
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    FAA Part 107 License

    I'll second @Planter on his recommendation of RemotePilot101.com. Yes, they're running a special, but it's been going for quite a while. The course took around a week to complete, I took the final, and they guided me to register for the actual test. I took the test about a week later (had to...
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    CS 5.5 wont update NFZ- update interrupted??

    I purchased my Mavic Pro and CS 7.8" Ultra Bright in mid-December and have been battling this issue as well. I've been working back and forth with DJI support since January 15th. If we get it resolved I'll post it here.
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    Precise Fly Safe Database Update

    Same thing here.
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    dji crystalsky official mount for mavic

    I would rather see this cable be shorter, so it goes straight from the mount to the controller, in a straight line. Heck, the cable would even cost DJI less.