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    What is the highest and the lowest temperature that You flight was made?

    I flew this morning. It was not too cold here (Southeast Alaska), 15F (~ -9C), no problems. I will note that the batteries drained a bit faster, the iPad was testy, and my fingers were cold. Images came-out fine.
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    Unexpected copyright issue

    I, too, am not an attorney but I can relay a couple of experiences that I have had regarding tradenames/servicenames, etc. Recently, I was asked to get a release for a a aerial photo of a fishing vessel because the name of the vessel was clearly visible in the photo. I also have been informed...
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    Editing Software

    Joined: Jan 5, 2018 Messages: Although I like Adobe products, e.g., Adobe Lightroom, I decided to try Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 14 for video editing - the price was attractive. So far, I have been pleased with it. (It is a robust program so you will need a capable computer.) If anyone...
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    Two Year Re-Testing?

    I agree that the option of an 8 or 16 hour seminar would be excellent. It can be a significant expense for some of us that do not live close to a testing facility. As an example, from my location it requires two floatplane and two commercial flights as well as a few nights in motels. Hopefully...
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    Greetings from Southeast Alaska

    Background: Started a small aerial imaging service (SEAKdrones) in Southeast Alaska, near Ketchikan, following retirement from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a federal land manager in CO, UT, AZ NV and CA. Initially interested in real estate photography but have expanded to include...