Recent content by vkm083185

Hey, I'm up for license renewal in June 2019. Has anyone taken the Part 107 2-year license update in 2019? If so, I would like to ask about any new knowledge that we need to have in order to pass the update test. Any weird stuff on there (other than what was already weird on the original...

Sorry I took so long to answer, lol. Been slammed at work. North Texas (North of Greenville, TX). Lots of hawks in this area.

I see drone-related monetizing splitting into 3 distinct categories: 1) Drone Sales and Direct-Related Business The manufacture, marketing, sales, and repair/upgrade markets will only get stronger as time goes by. Research, design, manufacturing, and testing will require more professionals as...

I agree. Definitely hard to break into major $$$ unless you have a killer setup, a specialty setup, and/or you know some serious players in certain industries. I do believe that more avenues will open up, however, as with almost any serious money, it will probably require that one is extremely...

I've only used the MPP when inspecting for about 200 hours. The rest was with my Inspire 1 or 2. I like the MPP FAR better for inspections as it is portable, small footprint, and MUCH less invasive in upscale neighborhoods. Many buyers enjoy watching me inspect the roof of their house. They...

I use the MPP almost daily in my line of work (over 1220 quad hours on log to date, lol). I am a TREC Licensed Home Inspector. Many roof structures are too steep, or too old to traverse manually. My MPP lets me do a 12 minute roof covering survey and inspection, the same as if I were walking...

A BIG SORRY TO EVERYONE, LOL!!! I forgot to share the album. You should be able to view the pics now, if you are a member. Again, sorry about the oversight, lol!

I cannot take credit for the idea. I saw this on YouTube. The guy said he was going to "mass produce" these. The YouTube is older and there is no more mention of it, lol. I just made my own by looking at his, and working it out for myself. Mine is PlexiGlass. There are a couple of things I...

Hey, y'all, just another note on using drones as $$$ making tools. As those who saw me on the Inspire forum know, I have made $$$ using drones in various ways including Texas Feral Hog Location Services (thermal setup) and wildlife migratory route documentation, as well as Real Estate Aerials...

Awesome! I have a syllabus/curriculum that I developed to teach our guys. It's a 2 day as well (with a 3rd day option in precision flight instruction). I am currently programming a WPLMS for them so they can take the quizzes, do activities, etc. online. I really hope to have that done within...

I agree. And I do this often. Once in awhile, there may be mitigating circumstances (i.e. overhanging limb with clearance on steep, 1-story roof, etc.) and IF I feel safe enough, I can slip in there and get the shot I need. Most of the time I can fly higher, and digitally zoom in post (I use...

Hello, I regularly use my MPP for home inspections on roofs (2-story homes) in Texas. Most times I can fly around, say, a chimney, temporarily losing sight of the drone itself without losing the controller signal (I've been flying r/c a LONG time...I recommend not doing this if you aren't...

I, personally, like Premier Pro because it is so integrated into the other Adobe products (such as Lightroom, PS, AE, etc.). I have used it for several years. Once you get over the initial learning curve, it's a breeze. Just my 2 Cents worth...

Started in late 90s with fixed wing, stayed with fixed wing. Built several ground up, and bought several ARFs. Started getting into Quads in 2008. Now, almost exclusively Quads. Man, I tried the helo thing. Spent WAY too much money trying to master the art. I'm also a pilot (Single Engine...

Lol, well, the Apache is a different pre-post flight check, but sone things seem very similar.... Hope this helps...If I missed anything major, please feel free to add to the list... DRONE 1. Overall inspection for any foreign objects, issues that stand out (grass in prop hub area, etc...) 2...