Howdy folks - new pilot check-in, but not new UAS pilot, flying since 2014, have part 107, flown many drones, built a couple. Member Civil Air Patrol in Norman, Ok, working on "UAS MP" rating (CAP mission pilot) for search & rescue and mapping. Fly "tiny whoop" class in my yard, FPV, sometimes at night, using LED lights around my yard, very fun. IDK, it seems strange, here I am, a 61 year old geezer, flying FPV around the woods around my house (by myself), just for fun? Using fingers to fly FPV, I think it keeps my brain healthy...
1st DJI was Mavic Pro, trying to decide "next purchase", should I get a "toy" (Mini), or Mavic Pro 2, or FPV? Each has it's own unique advantages. My question is: Why should I spend (many) $ on a Mavic 2, when Remote ID could make it obsolete, as soon as I buy it? I understand the new rules go into effect nearly 4 years "henceforth", but still, why should I spend money now, when the new rules are pending, and it is not entirely clear what the new rules will be? To be clear, the Remote ID rules, as written, are completely ridiculous. Actually, I might buy a Phantom 4 Advanced, as this is the de-facto standard for mapping (due to mechanical shutter), but haven't decided on a professional UAV, as I don't yet know what niche I need to occupy. So if I get one now, it might just be a toy (Mini or FPV).
BTW, I've been using Airmap for airspace clearance, and I love it, it seems to be working great, where I'm at (okc) - I'm not sure how long that will continue, and if those clearances will start getting denied, in the future? It's great, as long as it actually works...
1st DJI was Mavic Pro, trying to decide "next purchase", should I get a "toy" (Mini), or Mavic Pro 2, or FPV? Each has it's own unique advantages. My question is: Why should I spend (many) $ on a Mavic 2, when Remote ID could make it obsolete, as soon as I buy it? I understand the new rules go into effect nearly 4 years "henceforth", but still, why should I spend money now, when the new rules are pending, and it is not entirely clear what the new rules will be? To be clear, the Remote ID rules, as written, are completely ridiculous. Actually, I might buy a Phantom 4 Advanced, as this is the de-facto standard for mapping (due to mechanical shutter), but haven't decided on a professional UAV, as I don't yet know what niche I need to occupy. So if I get one now, it might just be a toy (Mini or FPV).
BTW, I've been using Airmap for airspace clearance, and I love it, it seems to be working great, where I'm at (okc) - I'm not sure how long that will continue, and if those clearances will start getting denied, in the future? It's great, as long as it actually works...