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  1. Swamidoc

    Lessons learned from losing my Mavic 2 Pro over a lake

    That happens with the Mavic Pro 2. I’ve lost 2 this way, now use a couple of large rubber bands as “suspenders”
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    Does/ will DJI make propeller guards for Mavic Pro 2?

    be aware, the prop guards change the profile in the wind, greater resistance, therefore greater chance for a gust to push you off heading. And, coming back into the wind will be harder, battery will not last as long.
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    Flying below take-off height

    I have found that when shooting surfing, it’s a good idea to take off near water level to better gauge height above water, and keep it in sight of course. It is fairly easy to get too low and then, higher risk of crash. Speaking from experience unfortunately. Sometimes, I have to pop it up...
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    How to, or is it possible to...

    another free app that is quite easy is Splice. It does color grading
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    Battery Swelling - beware - near accident today

    I have lost 2 MP2 which fell from the sky in unretrievable scenarios, one on a steep cliff, the other into the ocean. I have been using a couple of rubber bands, like your celery have on them. since then. Yesterday after flying I noted my battery was barely in place, swollen. That one is...
  6. Ronda Spain, an ancient town

    Ronda Spain, an ancient town

    an ancient town, 15,000 year old cave drawings, home of bullfighting
  7. Sheen Falls Lodge

    Sheen Falls Lodge

    A lovely green retreat - Sheen Falls Lodge
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    Mavic Pro 2 lost in ocean

    my insurance agent told me that State Farm personal articles policy would cover theft, not loss or fly-away. can you give me any more details so I can ask him to sign me up for loss/fly-away coverage? Perhaps you can attach that part of the policy statement? my insurance agent told me that...
  9. Cardiff State Beach

    Cardiff State Beach

  10. La Jolla cove

    La Jolla cove

    View over La Jolla shores
  11. Cardif, north view

    Cardif, north view

  12. DJI Cardiff-Pano.jpg

    DJI Cardiff-Pano.jpg

  13. DJI_0356-Pano.jpg

    DJI_0356-Pano.jpg

  14. Surf and ocean images, San Diego

    Surf and ocean images, San Diego

    Mavic shots of surfing