Recent content by Ajkm

Two further points. If “the max line of sight” refers to specs on a DJI aircraft, DJI also states that the distance is a proxy for the strength and stability of the control link; it is not intended to indicate that you can, or should, fly to that distance. Secondly, we presume that, if you are...

This sentence is problematic: " I will not be flying directly over people but may be transiting over some people..." I don't see how you can "transit" over people without, at the same time, "flying" over them; just changing the terminology doesn't change the fact. If flight "over people" is not...

Because there are a ton of charlatans out there - both pilots and so-called course-delivery-experts - who either don't know or don't learn/teach these things. There are also some apps that candidates want to use that don't provide accurate information either. While we can't strictly ban their...

Although the altitude restriction grid, similar to LAANC, seems to work well – for those RPA pilots who abide by it, or even know it exists. I'm astonished by the number of Flight Reviews I do for candidates who don't understand that the 400ft restriction doesn't apply everywhere (i.e. it can be...

Your response here would indicate that you have certification as an “Inspector” of some type. That might tend to increase the value of the work. If you are not certified, then the word “inspection” Is being used inaccurately, and, in some jurisdictions, could lend you in a heap of legal trouble...

Surely the far easier answer is to have your YT videos as Unlisted and then just share the link of a particular video with the person you want to watch it. A QR code adds complication for the user – they need a scanning app, and the whole QR thing isn't designed for desktop use, it's designed...

70-80% of what you paid for it, if you’re lucky?

At the minimal base rates these types of people pay, you’d need to be out doing at least 10 or more jobs a week. Is that possible where you are? You’re the only person that will know the local need for RPA work, but I certainly couldn’t do it where I live through that type of hiring.

Use local pilots, or do what is needed to be qualified to fly in each country. Usually one requirement is that you are licensed to fly in your home country, but that’s about the only use for your GVC, as each national CAA has its own independent regulations.

Of course, in aviation we describe wind speed in nautical miles per hour (knots) these days - and that’s what you’ll see in your METAR. Metres per second is another option. Check your UAV/RPA manual for the manufacturer’s specifications.

You need to start with a storyboard - an outline of the story you’re going to tell, and Then work out the graphics from that. If there’s going to be a script, that is the starting point. Shots should rarely be longer than 5-6 seconds before cutting to the next shot.

It's really pointless to join a group with the only purpose to spam it with a lengthy quasi-legal statement - that has absolutely no legal effect whatever. Even if anyone from Autel read this thread, they would not do anything about it, and posting here does not constitute service of notice...

“I want to use a drone for surveillance.” This is a statement that raises multiple red flags. What or who exactly are you wanting to surveil?

What do your POH/Manufacture instructions say? In the event of an incident, the official documentation for your aircraft is what counts, not what anyone here says they do or don't do. Whatever the answer, you should have Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), so that you follow the same steps, in...

To be realistic, flying drones "for a living" is, for most, not an achievable goal unless hired by a company as an in-house pilot, or, with great experience and hard work, setting up a business that is the only supplier of a particular service in an area. There are many posts on how to attempt...