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    Experiences with Precision Hawk

    My personal experience with Precision Hawk is that they are complete schisters, and getting away with it. A particular sensor they are the only distributor for, they quoted me at $84k, when the product manager of the sensor for the company at where it is made, quoted me $30k. Further, I was...
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    FAA- "Report all commercial activity conducted by non-Part 107 licensees to the local FAA FSDO"...

    I attended an FAA safety seminar at Tampa International last week. It was a good presentation, hosted by the Tampa International Airport Manager, and presented by two FAA personnel. By show of hands of the nearly fifty attendees present, almost half were general aviation pilots, and an easy...
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    Gather around children, and let me be blunt...

    Hi there. First time in a long time I've been here, because my first experience was with a thread about who wants to be called a "pilot" or not. But lets forget that childish thread. How about this?- "I want to make money, how do I do it?" <BEGIN RANT> The answer to this kiddies, is to NOT...
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    Aviation Handheld Radios

    You most certainly DO NOT want to EVER transmit on the radio. Having one to listen to is a great idea, but only if you know what frequency to listen to.
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    Hyperspectral sensor experience appreciated...

    Ummmm... Let me clarify the question... Is anyone currently flying a hyperspectral sensor? NOT A MULTISPECTRAL SENSOR FOR NDVI.
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    Hyperspectral sensor experience appreciated...

    Before this thread degrades into an NDVI conversation, NDVI is NOT what I'm talking about here, nor hacked RGB cameras, and those topics are probably addressed ad nauseum elsewhere. I am NOT asking for multispectral experience, I an asking for information from people with experience with...
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    Hyperspectral sensor experience appreciated...

    I'm looking for anyone who would share experience flying a hyperspectral sensor. Specifically, what sensor, what UAS platform, what post-processing software. I've had conversations with both Dow Corning and Preci$ion Hawk- the latter of which was extremely humorous. I had hoped to put...
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    Unexpected copyright issue

    Blur the logos. Blurring is something that is common these days on TV. Their logo won't be identifiable, they get no publicity, and you can use the image because you made a distinct effort to protect their logo. Then laugh at them, and hang up the phone. However, I won a copyrighted image...
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    Are 107 Holders really Pilots?

    I'm just trying to instill a little respect for what is on the ticket. I scuba dive, and have firearms, but I'm no Navy SEAL. That is an extreme example, but the basic premise of this thread, and some cavalier responses seem to demonstrate potential abuse. I predict the FAA (Financial...
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    Are 107 Holders really Pilots?

    Give us an update as to whether your opinion differs when you earn your IFR rating, and take your girlfriend on a first long distance, IFR trip. Under Part 107, you will be a "Remote Pilot", not a "Pilot". The FAA's classification, pure and simple, not elitism. Good luck with your flying-...
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    Are 107 Holders really Pilots?

    The FAA doesn’t mince words. 107 license holders aren’t reading their licenses. It clearly states “Remote Pilot”. I’m laughing at the comments that refer to themselves as “Pilots, because my license says that”. No, it doesn’t. It says “Remote Pilot”.
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    Are 107 Holders really Pilots?

    Certain tugboat captains are pilots too. I think that as long as you recognize and have clear respect for the vast differentiation in the knowledge, skill and responsibility between operating manned aircraft and unmanned systems, you’ll be fine. This means stating you are a “remote pilot” as...