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  1. Dave Pitman

    AVUSI Certification worthwhile?

    Didn't know that. The OP listed he was interested in mapping commercially so I guess I expected them to be looking at certs that would demonstrate competence in that field. Oh well, they seem to have gone missing anyway!
  2. Dave Pitman

    AVUSI Certification worthwhile?

    I think you meant ASPRS certification ? AVUSI has basically become a lobbying organization trying to get all Chinese manufactured drones banned in the US.
  3. Dave Pitman

    Evo 2 Batteries - Open Box - 0 cycles **SOLD**

    Listing on AutelPilots https://autelpilots.com/threads/evo-2-batteries-open-box-0-cycles.12835/
  4. Dave Pitman

    Autel Evo II Enterprise v.2 with RTK Module

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    Lidar to photogrammetry mesh layer comparisons

    Your project there highlights perfectly why you (and anyone else including the LIDAR survey op) HAVE to prove your work with checkpoints. Understand that RMSE is a mathematical estimate. It can be a very good indicator of precision. But, without an error report on survey-grade checkpoints, is...
  6. Dave Pitman

    Mavic 3 Thermal - Brand New - Sealed - 2 yr Care-Refresh

    Mavic 3 Thermal Kit DJI Description Brand New Factory Sealed box - Never Activated Includes 2 year Care Refresh Located in Western Washington state. $7000 PayPal goods and service. Includes insured shipping to the lower 48. 3% discount for cash if able to meet in person. (stock photo of kit)
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    DJI & Autel Ban possibly nexr week ?

    And, meanwhile...
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    Mapping flight might pass over people

    Love it! I can tell you, from following general aviation since about 1996, that there is indeed a lot of personal interpretation in following the FARs. In most cases, the ambiguity whether a particular operation is within the scope of the reg is determined when something bad has happened and a...
  9. Dave Pitman

    Base Stations

    Emlid is the clear choice. Not even close.
  10. Dave Pitman

    Farewell Everyone

    Hey Bill. Maybe get yourself an Avata 2 and have even more fun flying. Most of all, Enjoy your retirement!
  11. Dave Pitman

    WTB M300 ** Bought one. Only 10 Hours flight time! Thanks to this forum. CLOSED

    https://commercialdronepilots.com/threads/like-new-matrice-300-rtk.4784/
  12. Dave Pitman

    Professional Land Surveyor in Los Angeles, California

    Hello Tony. Congrats on the 107! You are correct, of course, that drones are a tremendously powerful tool to add to your kit. Good Luck!
  13. Dave Pitman

    The Annual Liability Question

    Liability insurance based upon multiple vehicles / craft owned is a scam that has been perpetuated by the auto insurance industry for...ever. And now, folks don't question it ...much. Liability insurance should be a single rate based upon 1. The particular operator and 2. The most "dangerous"...
  14. Dave Pitman

    The Annual Liability Question

    They specify "the number of drones in your fleet that you will operate within the policy period, including owned, leased, rented, or borrowed." They do not require any model or serial # information. Since they are only insuring the craft during operation, it really makes no sense. What would...
  15. Dave Pitman

    The Annual Liability Question

    I would just continue with the 1-2 drone rate liability. I currently own a dozen drones right now. But when I show up on a job I typically have 2. One to use and 1 as a backup. Their meaning for specifying a "#" of drones is unclear and rather odd, IMO. When I show up, I will fly one, or...
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