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    Lost Avata

    I could sound the esc's. Battery was probably flat or disconnected. I never found it.
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro ViFly Beacon Placement

    Thanks. I’m good to go then
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro ViFly Beacon Placement

    It is registered. Insured. number plated. all above board. I didn’t really wanna know about everybody seems to be giving me legal advice for some reason. I found my answer. there’s a square halfway down the back at the top that I need to keep clear. Thanks.
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro ViFly Beacon Placement

    Thanks. I think I need to use velcro or some kind of strap for easy removal when i'm shooting video in urban areas so that I can remove the ViFly and stay under 249 grams
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro ViFly Beacon Placement

    Thank you very much Sir
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro ViFly Beacon Placement

    Can you please advise me on the best places to mount my ViFly Beacon and stick reflective tape on the mini 4 without blocking the antennas/GPS or interfering with the obstacle avoidance sensors ? I currently have the Beacon placed on the top front, Also are there any areas to avoid sticking the...
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro ViFly Beacon Placement

    Thanks I am well aware of the rules. Can someone please answer my question about placement of the rbeacon and reflective tape?
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro ViFly Beacon Placement

    I highly doubt the local police carry scales. At the moment we are actually allowed to fly drones above 249 grams in the UK.
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    DJI Mini 4 Pro ViFly Beacon Placement

    Hi I need help with the placement of a ViFly Beacon on my DJI Mini 4 Pro. I haven’t flown it yet due to poor weather conditions but I have stuck the vifly at the top front in between the forward motion sensors using double sided tape. I’m wondering if this will affect the obsticle avoidance or...
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    Lost Avata

    I know people with drones I could ask
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    Lost Avata

    Thanks, that’s great information. I’ll keep it in mind if I ever get it back. I did have it read the office and AirTag holder. But I took them off due to their weight. I do have a drone buzzer on it which has helped in the past. I could kick myself for forgetting to switch it on this time.
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    Lost Avata

    Yes, I think so, too. The foliage is very dense. I’m going to take a camera with a telephoto lens. I’m going to maybe I’ll get a better view that way Maybe I’ll get a better view of it that way?
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    Lost Avata

    Hi During the last flight with my Avata I discovered a couple naked in the long grass. I became disoriented while trying to avoid them and not to invade their privacy and I flew off course. Then I lost my signal with the avata and she instigated a return to home and crashed into a tall tree. I...
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    Yes I'll try that thanks.

    Yes I'll try that thanks.
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    Thumb injury anyone else?

    I hold my thumbs on top of the sticks. Yes I probably am a bit heavy on them