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  1. Gabe

    DJI TB50 & 55 Batteries still causing emergencies

    Yep, was in CA last week and visited a local PD with two new 210's. During a demo, the first set of TB55's showed a voltage error. Before they pushed in a second set, I asked them what their procedure was with the battery issue. They said nothing, we updated and started flying again.
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    DJI TB50 & 55 Batteries still causing emergencies

    A fellow instrument rated, and 107 pilot, Steve Rhode working for Wake Forest Fire Dept., NC gave me a green light to post one of his newsletter articles. I just put the brakes on a Matrice 210 combo/FLIR/Z30 purchase until DJI gets it right. Scariest Matrice Flight of My Life, So Far The...
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    Checking in from Missouri

    Thank you for the information. I've got another two presentations in the near future to include all local agencies. Given your recommendation, I'll ask that the LEO and Fire leaders invite some local organizations, including the known donation heavy hitters.
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    Checking in from Missouri

    Thank you sir,
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    Checking in from Missouri

    Hello all, Gabe here. I'm a retired first responder, Instrument rated pilot, and am working on a Fire/LEO UAV project for my local county. I'm having difficulty finding grant funding for our project. Can anyone provide some insights? I've completed a few projects for friends and family, but no...