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    (Edited by Admin) I thought I was a bottom feeder...lol

    I would welcome the training and experience. I having been flying for nine months, slowly making my way in the Real Estate photography business. I was not joking.
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    Drones with zoom recommendation needed.

    Hi Mike, I was curious how a person can seek work in the industry? I would really like to explore doing tower surveys. What would you recommend? Thanks, Addie
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    FAA to UAS Violation Enforcement for December 2021 (hopefully one of many)

    I just read in a Forbes article that FAA fined a pilot $1.9 million based upon a series of commercial flights over a period of time. The article explained that the FAA will fine for the same offense per flight. So, it's not a one time fine, it can reoccur with frequency. There were pilots...
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    Mavic 3 granted first EASA C1 Certificate

    Will someone explain what C1 class covers? Thanks, Addie
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    Copyright Free Music?

    If you have an IPHONE you may use IMOVIES which offers you royalty free music. It is limited as far as large selections. There is enough music to make a video wonderful!
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    LAANC issues

    I have not been able to file LAANC permission with any of the apps. I have been filling with FAADronezone for all permits. I noticed lately that FAA is taking longer periods of time to approve permits. Has anyone else ha this experience with the permits lately? I noticed the FAA revamped...
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    Realtors !

    Hi Grumpy, I was wondering if you would share how I could find companies in my area (Florida Pan Handle) that have work in Power Lines and Tower Inspections. I have been concentrating in Real Estate but I am trying to expand my income possibilities. Thanks...any info on how to go about finding...
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    Second mission for DroneBase.com

    Hi , I am interested in finding work, (as you mentioned in your response above), with banks, lenders and Insurance Companies. I am pretty new to the industry and have been focused on Real Estate Photography. I do need to secure more work in order to do this full time. Any suggestions on how I...
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    Finally working steadily!

    Me too...Well, the world is changing around us and at some point we either go with the change or only hang out with people our age...LOL...I am careful but I do make mistakes along the way. Like I called someone a he when it was not a he...that got me into some trouble that I finessed myself...
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    Finally working steadily!

    Thanks for taking time to answer my post....I am using ADOBE Lightroom and Photoshop Express. Gosh, photoshop is a nightmare to learn. That is my experience. Anyways, I should just take the time to get to know my camera better and maybe join a photography club locally because hands on...
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    Finally working steadily!

    Hi MapMaker53 Well thank you! It's been an interesting experience. There is so much I do not know yet. Thanks for confirming that my price is reasonable for a small town setting. I will track my millage and I am in the process of trying to figure out the accounting aspect of the...
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    Finally working steadily!

    Thanks much...I will look it up today!
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    Finally working steadily!

    Thanks ...At the risk of sounding ignorant, I would not even know how to check the frame rate and resolution. I have been learning about Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO mostly. I am a very retired Social Worker so the photography world is all new to me. I have become a solid drone operator...
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    Finally working steadily!

    Hi Everyone, I finally felt comfortable enough with my Mavik 2 to seek work. Currently, I have three steady real estate clients that are sending jobs my way. I purchased a Cannon EOS camera to compliment my services. Although, I know very little about professional photography, I am learning...