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    Hi, anybody following the news that DJI may not be able to sell drones in the USA?

    Thank you for confirming that. I searched the FR as well but I'm not versed in FCC terms of art so I was worried I might miss something.
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    Hi, anybody following the news that DJI may not be able to sell drones in the USA?

    Do you have any sources for that? I went digging and found no official notices one way or the other and I figured it's just a politician blowing his mouth off.
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    Disable auto-landing/ ground sensor feature?

    Wow! Thank you for this! I think you just convinced me not to risk it. 😂 The possibility of losing my auto brake is daunting. But also, you've given me a great tip for practicing.
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    Disable auto-landing/ ground sensor feature?

    Tried that. Couldn't get past certain obstacles.
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    Disable auto-landing/ ground sensor feature?

    I wanted to use my Mavic Mini to make a video of the crawl space under my house. Now, I know I'm asking a lot from the aircraft and a novice pilot but I'm just one of those people who has to try it for myself. Yes, I know I'm dealing with ground effect and, in a tightly enclosed space that's...
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    Birds and drones

    In Texas we have a state law that prohibits using a drone to photograph, track or chase any wildlife without a permit. So, check your local laws. They will vary.
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    Copper Foil in top shell?

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    Copper Foil in top shell?

    I had to replace the top shell of my Mini2. The replacement did not have the copper foil. What is it for? I've been reading that some people have been adding copper foil to block GPS in older models. I assume that's not the situation here or is it meant to reduce GPS sensitivity?