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The three best starter drones: 1. DJI Mini 4k 2. Fimi Mini 3 3. Potensic Atom

Hi wilger, both the DJI Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro work well with the Map Pilot Pro app. You can only use it with an Android device because the DJI SDK only works with Android. You need to download the correct Map Pilot pro, app 2.2.0e, see...

I also have issues with WebODM stitching trees, especially when it is windy. Doing crosshatch missions helps sometimes, but I often have map image holes after stitching photos with WebODM.

Map Pilot Pro can be used for mapping missions using either the Air 2s, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, and any other drone where there is an SDK. I then use WebODM to do the photo stitching to create 2D and 3D maps.

Hi trevsdad, I use Map Pilot Pro to do mapping missions with either my DJI Mini 3, or Air 2s. I then stitch the photos into 2D and 3D maps using WebODM. I agree with Flightplan. However you can fly at 200-250ft and get very good results. I usually fly at 15mph. Map Pilot Pro will show you the...

Hi, as long as an application is using the screen, the screen doesn't time out. I set my timeout for the Tripltek 8 to 30 min.

This is the one to get: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1FZWT8M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Hi, I use my Air 2s for mapping application using the free Map Pilot Pro app. While that app can also do the mapping, I use WebODM to create my 2D & 3D maps.

Hi, IMO Autel is getting out of the consumer drone business. I have two Autel EVO ll and one Nano+ drones. They are excellent drones. I will need to fly my EVO ll V1s using a RID module. However, I have become a DJI fanboy of late. Buying an Autel drone today risks obsolescence tomorrow...

Hi, I have trouble verifying if my drones are indeed transmitting RID. I have tried Drone Scanner, Air Sentinel, and OpenDroneID apps with minimal success. Ronald Reagan has said, "Trust, but verify". To that end I have ordered the $85 UAS Sentry Remote ID Compliance Verification Unit: UAS...

Hi, now that the Mavic 3 is discontinued I don't see any reason why DJI shouldn't offer an SDK for the Mavic 3. I would like to use my Mavid 3 for mapping. DJI did offer SDK's for their Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro for Android users. I currently do mapping with my Mini 3 because of the long flight time...

Hi, an SDK for the Mini 3 using the Plus battery will be great for mapping using Maps Pilot Pro. I will be able to cover a larger area without needing to change batteries.

Hi, that 4300mah battery doesn't auto-discharge after charging like the DJI batteries. That would allow keeping a Mini 3 (Pro) battery fully charged where the drone could be get up in the air quickly without waiting to charge batteries. I have kept Mini 1 batteries fully charged so I could get...

Hi, Li-Pol batteries will self discharge, Li-Ion batteries don't. The Mini 2 has Li-Pol batteries, but the Mini 2 can also use the Mini 1 Li-Ion batteries that don't quickly discharge in time. I keep a couple of my Mini 1 batteries fully charged so I can get the Mini 2 up in the air quickly. The...

Hi Ponz, I am a recreational pilot, but register all my drones, even the drones weighing less than 250g. Pt 107 pilots are required to register all their drones, including drones less than 250g. Having the drones registered may aid in recovering a fly away drone. Regards, Richard