Recent content by sigi.stiemer

This is a very well done video. Now you put me under pressure to get something similar for our family ... peer pressure at the retirement age!

You may be surprised: Quite a few engineers are smarter than others! Raised letters on an airfoil serve only one purpose: labeling. If one wants to intentionally create turbulence, commons sense would recommend to use special devices, not random letters.

One can make the leading edge as sharp as possible: even for viscous type flow one will always get a stagnation point. However, the sharper the edge is the more critical is its location and may cause unwanted split of the air above and below the foil. With a rounder edge the separation point...

Why do you want to shoot at each other? In order to compete or to identify skill levels, you might want to think of something less cruel ...

arrgh - dyslexia struck again: "reflection"!

Hood for the phone: It is not the sunlight hitting the screen, which is annoying. It is your well-lit face that shows up as refelction on the screen which is the problem - a hood doesn't help. Been there, done that, ...

I suggest MavicPilots should create a new section, called "The Illegal and Stupid".

If you want to enjoy Germany - leave your drone at home. I lived there for 33 years, trust me. However, if you like a challenge with administration, rules, people, and locations - go ahead and report back to us upon your return.

Very true, correct reading helps to understand postings. 37.8°C is just about 1.3°C above normal human body temperature!

I sell my set of 3 (1 filter used, but like new, the other two, untouched): Neewer Camera Lens Filter Neutral Density/Polarizing 2 in 1 Filter Compatible with DJI Mavic Air 2 Lens, Multi-Coated Filters Pack Accessories ND4/PL, ND8/PL, ND16/PL Filter(3 Packs) --- was CDN$ 125.98 sell for US$...

... o.k., not a myth, but wishful thinking then. Arrgh, it's always the desire to get more accessories ...

I have done a simple comparison of photo and video with a Mavic Air 2 on a sunny day in the Pacific Northwest using both no filter and then a 4ND/PL filter. My observations are as follows: Photo: PL filter causes better definition, ND longer exposure times, and less contrast. Video: the same...

You might be right. I'll do some comparative testing in the next few days to see which gives me more pleasant images, with or without ND/PL filter. I just need to remember to be more careful (no touching) in handling the camera and gimbal when without a filter.

I usually do not use any filters when taking photos with a camera. However, having the camera attached to the drone, accidental damage is more likely than with a handheld camera. A filter - any filter ND or polarizing or clear - may be good for protecting the lens. I got a combination ND4/PL...

Yes, the Vancouver area is rather restricted when it comes to drone flying (check Drone site selection tool - National Research Council Canada). The same is happening to the automobile traffic in the city, where added bike lanes result in narrower car lanes or elimination of the latter. While...