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    How do you judge "too windy"?

    You may not much high-rise terrain or many mountains in South Alabama but something to be aware of when flying close to either is a condition known as mountain wave turbulence. Bottom line-if it’s windy and you’re flying on the downwind side of high terrain it’s going to be a bit choppy and hard...
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    New Member - New to drone flying

    Welcome and if you don’t mind a little drive Sams Gap on I 26 border of ETN and WNC offers some great drone flying. Went up there during last Christmas snow and got some spectacular shots with my M2P.
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    B&H Drone Sale

    B & H is pretty good about including some extras when a higher end drone is purchased, like a hard shell case. They even agreed to discount an extra battery when I purchased a M2P earlier this year. Just have to ask…all they can do is say no but asking saved me some $$.
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    Wanted! Mavic 2 Pro w/Smart controller and Fly More kit....

    I have a M2P with smart controller and 2 batteries but not the complete fly more combo. About 25 hours flight time excellent condition with boxes and hard shell case. Purchased one year ago. Feel free to PM me if you are interested.
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    DJI phone number

    That is the contact number - another option would be Support - DJI - you could give online support a try or maybe they can advise you another number to use in the US.
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    Greetings, Pilots! - From Bristol TN/VA

    Welcome from the other side of the TN/VA state line in NE TN - this group is great for any questions and input you may have.
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    My presentation about drones. What should I tell them?

    Glad to hear you’re helping to educate others on drones. We all can benefit from this. One suggestion-perhaps include the importance of personal responsibility in flying safely and showing respect to property owners who may be less than enthused with low flights around their domain. It could...
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    Good Morning from Tennessee

    Welcome from further up the hills in East TN!
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    Top 8 Cinematic Drone Movements - Shoot footage like a Pro

    Thanks for passing along…will have to incorporate some of those maneuvers during an upcoming beach trip.
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    Trust Card

    The brief amount of time it takes to get the TRUST certificate is much less than the time it takes to review the links and posts referencing the need to have both Part 107 and TRUST certificate. IMHO having both is the most cost/time effective means to solve the issue so I can spend more time...
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    New to forum hailing from NC

    Welcome and your service is greatly appreciated from your neighbor in E TN.
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    If possible I need a quick answer...

    Flying “up and away” over Chicago may put your drone directly over people in such a extensively populated area, which is, to put it mildly, frowned upon by local authorities as well as the FAA.
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    Lessons learned from losing my Mavic 2 Pro over a lake

    Thanks for the write-up. I also have a M2P and have been tempted to get some lake footage while on the boat but your story is one to counter-weigh the temptation. Hope you get many great flights with your new AC.
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    Obstacle Avoidance - How good is it?

    I have a M2P and while the “side sensors” (also referred to as the Lateral Vision System) do offer some valuable assistance, they cannot be depended on to stop the drone around moving people, vehicles, slim tree branches or utility wires. User manual emphasizes this. I’ve found the LVS to be...
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    Air 1 Eruption, lava flow and partly melted drone

    Kings and Aces to you on that mission...nice job!