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  1. W

    We need to stop calling the things we fly drones!

    Your point is right on the mark. How many people say "facial tissues", it's kleenex?
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    Nice Wrap on the DJI Police Drone

    Our pilots are required to obtain and maintain 107 licensing. The "operational exceptions" are much like the rule bending that is allowed "in the performance of duties". The upcoming issue is becoming the whole "Chinese Drone" issue the feds implemented for federally sanctioned operations...
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    Boeing & Airbus Afraid of 5G

    While I do question quite a bit of what our government does and certainly view a bunch with a great deal of skepticism, I think would would have seen "real world" manifestations of the concerns by now. Verizon started 5G service as early as 2018 in certain areas. It's not like widespread...
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    Chinese drones are spying on Americans

    Anyone know which aluminum producer makes most of the foil for the domestic market? I have a few bucks I could risk on the upsurge in the aluminum foil hat market. I imagine if the volume of data needed to transfer useful photos or video was actually being uploaded from our sUAS devices a...
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    Home Location off by a few feet

    Not sure of the differences between the Mavic Pro and the Air 2 flight software but my Pro's RTH point will not be as near as accurate without selecting precision takeoff and allowing the takeoff cycle to complete. The way I read the instructions was that "standard" return to home used the GPS...
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    How to tell my wife when you purchase something

    This is too one sided. It makes like the husband's happiness is irrelevant. Happy spouse, happy house!
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    How to tell my wife when you purchase something

    If you're having to hide or lie about spending a few grand, there's more wrong than that one thing. I was married, so I do understand the dynamic. Anyway, not married now, but same gf for a bit better than 20 years. Both of us spend as we see fit. We do sometimes discuss large purchases, but...
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    Grief over cost of Drones

    I reread your original post and a few other things sprang to mind. Bear in mind I freely admit I don't know you or your wife and this is merely observation from admittedly warped point of view. First off hobbies are by definition a waste of money. If they were intended to make money then...
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    Just another "No Drones Here" or does this have teeth

    "For adequate processing time, please submit your permit application to the park 60 days prior to the date you plan to fly your remote controlled aircraft." 60 days? If I plan 60 hours ahead it would be a fluke"
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    Grief over cost of Drones

    I was going to say this. Add up the jewelry, shoes, handbags, and especially clothes that have been worn one time. It will most likely make a fleet of UAVs look cheap. My GF probably has 75+ pair of shoes and an easy $100K in jewelry, I don't give her **** about that and I get none for my...
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    Protesters down drone with laser pointer??

    Just speculation of course, but it seems then that up would be the only way to fly safely.
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    Protesters down drone with laser pointer??

    I believe this to be the more likely scenario. The beam divergence, unsteady aim, distance to target, and unsteady target all conspire to prevent any physical effect on the craft itself. I could see it possibly damaging image sensors, but that shouldn't cause it to crash. And I don't see how...
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    Any Reason to Buy Fireproof Bag for Mavic Pro Batteries?

    Dan. As all three batteries that I had were swollen, curiosity got the better of me and I tried unsuccessfully to deflate them. I wish I had my phone with me, it would have made an awesome YouTube video. Also, thanks for the link about deep discharge, that is an interesting site. I'm not...
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    Any Reason to Buy Fireproof Bag for Mavic Pro Batteries?

    Obviously my poke did create a short, as it didn't catch fire until I poked it. I was mainly wanting to let others learn from my error. I was surprised that the incredibly shallow puncture was enough to start the fire. Fortunately I was in the garage and able to pitch it into the driveway to...