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  • BigAl07
    BigAl07 reacted to MapMaker53's post in the thread Calling up a flight log in the field with Like Like.
    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.
  • BigAl07
    This thread is a bit old, but is anyone still around? I'm a drone pilot in San Diego. Nice to meet everyone! Here's my website: San Diego Drone Company Thank you for viewing and happy flying!
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    BigAl07 reacted to Sabretooth's post in the thread Turf Management with Like Like.
    I am also interested in exploring this area. I was recently charged with the task of monitoring and treating an area of ornamental trees for a species of webworm. Using a DJI Air 2S to manually monitor the tops of trees for worm activity and...
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    BigAl07 reacted to MapMaker53's post in the thread Flight denial on LAANC? with Like Like.
    I've had instances where I was caught in a Catch-22 where a LAANC grid existed but was not active yet, but the airspace authorization process through Drone Zone would tell me to use LAANC for that airport, I found that I could ignore that...
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    But how do you know what the CLIENT wants and is willing to pay for? When you're providing a product to a paying client you have 2 options: 1) Give them a list of your "routine" shots and have them agree to that list and $$. 2) Give them...
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    I have several "Construction Clients" but I'll gladly address these (2) projects. The one noted above that doesn't have a structure yet is being performed for the Architectural Firm. They hired us directly from the suggestion of a previous...
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    BigAl07 reacted to dfly's post in the thread Nov 27, 2023 Site Mapping Project with Like Like.
    Very nice results for just a single grid. Once I get more work I think I’ll be making the switch to drone deploy. Curious-Is your client in each of these cases the general contractor? Architect? Owner/developer? I apologize if I already asked...
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    Since DJI hasn't released the SDK for the Mini 4 Pro I had to use a new "Custom" process created by a local guy here in NC. Here's a link over on the MavicPilots forum...
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    Thank you. I'm surprised how well it turned out especially coming from the Mini 4 Pro, single pass, with no Lower Level Facade captures. That was literally a 5min 45sec flight and beyond simple to get a "decent" product. I can't wait to get...
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    BigAl07 reacted to MapMaker53's post in the thread Nov 27, 2023 Site Mapping Project with Like Like.
    Wow that's beautiful.
  • BigAl07
    This project is sort of "both". The client wanted a Before Construction and a Post Construction model so I'm taking the "time between" to hone my skills (hopefully). I have another project that just finished the Rough Grading (aka BLASTING)...
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    BigAl07 reacted to TreeLineView's post in the thread Flying over people with Like Like.
    Thanks for all your work on this topic Vic.
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    BigAl07 reacted to Vic Moss's post in the thread Flying over people with Like Like.
    It will soon be much easier to get OOP/OOMV waivers. The OOP waiver approval policy at the FAA's Waiver Office is in it's final approval stage. I expect final word soon. You'll still need a smaller drone or possibly a parachute, but we'll start...
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    BigAl07 reacted to Hd3's post in the thread Flying over people with Like Like.
    I decided to go back early in the morning. Just wanted to see what people had to say here and If it’s common place for companies to ask for and not mention the specific safety regulations.
  • BigAl07
    The low hanging fruit of the drone industry is real estate. If you go out and secure your own jobs you’ll need that 107, however you can also fly under another persons if they have a 107 and are with you when you fly. By the way real estate work...
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    I started working for a well-established company in construction documentation. Then I went out on my own. As with any business there is a learning curve. Get you 107 before ever attempting to start your business. BigA and MapMaker gave you great...
  • BigAl07
    Welcome to the forum. Be sure to get your Part 107 ASAP otherwise you're operating in the illegal area which isn't a good way to start off. Here's a post I made on Mavic Pilots what is "similar" to this one: **** Begin quoted post**** The best...
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    If you have already started your business, what services are you advertising and offering? Are you Part 107 certified? I would recommend starting out working for an established drone services company to see what jobs are out there and get...
  • BigAl07
    Interestingly, here in rural Washington, I used to get approached all the time, from 2015 through about 2020, by "concerned" citizens . Now, not so much. It seems like a lot more people realize that drones are just tools like anything else...
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    BigAl07 reacted to MapMaker53's post in the thread Calling up a flight log in the field with Like Like.
    Short of being able to call up a flight log, I can always just screen record the flight and save it to my photos to be played on the spot if questioned by authoritiy. I think that will now become my normal procedure for every flight, just for my...
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    BigAl07 reacted to MapMaker53's post in the thread Calling up a flight log in the field with Love Love.
    Hey guys, I've read instances where a drone operator is harassed by a property owner while flying and then shows his flight log to the police when they show up to prove he wasn't flying anywhere near the person's property. Can anyone explain to...
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    I built this out a few years ago. Have since updated to use bluetooth wifi from my ProController to the station. Works great and range is about 200ft. https://vimeo.com/429341852?share=copy Adding thread for information about wifi solution and...
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    Please call/text 626-438-7159 if you can help. A girl is missing on the ski hut trail at Mount Baldy, San Gabriel, but due to clouds and weather, the rescue team can't enter. If you can operate a drone, thermal drone, or any other support/person...
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    Check this portable external monitor out. This is what I use in the field. Works very well and the screen is very bright. FEELWORLD LUT11H 10.1 Inch 2000nit Ultra Bright Camera Field DSLR Monitor with Touchscreen Waveform LUT F970 Install and...
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    Recoveryone, Perhaps I stated my question poorly. You are absolutely correct that the reason for contact in both of these instances was the dispatch center receiving information via a tracking app that someone was operating a drone aircraft...