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    Almost Arrested

    Apparently not CAA has made this clear: UAVEnquiries <[email protected]> 11:53 (4 hours ago) Dear Sir Thank you for your email They do not own the airspace and if you abide by the ANO and other airspace restrictions in that area e.g. NOTAMs then you may operate. Thank you, Thomas...
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    Almost Arrested

    Sorry to spoil this one, but on the National Trust website (UK) I found the following text: All aerial activity above our sites is prohibited unless specific permission is granted, according to an existing byelaw. The overall legal position regarding drones is somewhat unclear and subject to...
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    Litchi Waypoint Question - Will the drone RTH if contact is lost?

    Hmm, flying drones is a bit like flying planes, it is really worthwhile to check the weather and there are great apps to look at wind profiles in metres above ground (UAV Forecast for example). I check the wind and if I have planned an extra long mission, I'll run it so that the upwind part is...
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    There's no general threat using Google Assistant with Go 4 app. "DJI Drone could kill…"

    Hi, I actually use an iPad, with only apps that help me to fly my drone and nothing else...I keep Siri out of action. There is enough software in either Litchi or DJI Go4 to make flying a breeze, it does not need anything else. I wear in-ear headphones when I use Litchi and it gives me all the...
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    Mavic air honest photographer's review and why I am getting rid of it

    I wonder how many ads you have seen that (unknown to you) contain air footage....oh, yes and I did enjoy one Aussie guy flying his air in about 55 km/hour winds, eh that's about 35 miles/hour to you buddy
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    Mavic air honest photographer's review and why I am getting rid of it

    I liken drone photography/videography a bit to underwater activities by the same name. Whilst we have more control with underwater gear, it is not the same as above water and you need to be prepared beforehand. With a drone (of that price) it is a bit worse. Mind you, if you find the perfect...
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    Another new Mavic Air Pilot joins the crew

    Hi all, Got my MA a little while ago and done about 74 flights. UAV reports highest altitude of 97.6m and a longest flight time of 14m08s, max speed 61.38 km/h and longest kilometrage 1,741 m. I have kept up to VLOS and been no farther than 362m. Shot some video in the Netherlands and China and...