Recent content by swadrvr

Better than classic or pro (3)?

I have an original Mavic Pro. I’m getting ready to upgrade for two main reasons I’d like better battery life (18 mins or so is too short) and better resolution. Is there a big difference upgrading to the Mavic 2? Does anybody know the battery life of the 2 vs the 3? Is the big step going to the...

Hi all, I currently own a Mavic 1 and I’m seriously thinking about buying a Mavic 3 Pro. I’ve heard a few comments about the 3 pro in regards to its landings, some people say it lands very hard or abrupt, to the point where they feel hand landings are necessary, (which I’m not a big fan of). I...

Could you elaborate on the “lands like a pig” for me, thinking seriously about getting a Mavic 3 Pro. Sure am hoping your not suggesting it lands real hard. My Mavic 1 lands really soft.

Please contact me if you have a used Mavic 3 Pro with no damage your looking to sell.

The rule is written exactly this way (for once on rare occasion by the Feds) to use common sense. They understand a drone pilot needs to look at their RC AND want you to keep your drone within sight as you look back up. There is no “time period”. The meat and potatoes of the rule is actually...

What part of Oregon do you fly?

Can you please share that link with me on the reflective tape, I have real seagull issues on several flights.

Rather new to this, want to be legal. I have a Mavic Pro. It certainly appears it exceeds the weight limit of “250 grams” Mavic posts 800-900 grams for the discontinued Mavic Pro. So is the TRUST all I need? How about this Part 61? What will that afford me? And lastly, I want to gain exemption...

Swadrvr in Newport OR

Thank you for the great gouge! Question: the mount you decided on blocks the remote screen. Does does the ipad screed display have everything on it that the remote screen displays? Therefor really no need to see the remote screen

I live 6mo/6mo both places, right now Newport

Hi all, I'm Craig. I spend 1/2 my time 2.5dme NNE of KONP (Newport, OR) and the other 1/2 of my time 13 dme NNW of KLAS (Las Vegas, NV). I just started flying drones a couple days ago, my brother in law gave me a Mavic Pro. I'm addicted! I just retired last Tuesday (6/22) from a 39 year career...