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Recent content by Gahan Haskins

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    Foto Tech - jobs

    Has anyone heard of Foto Tech or worked for them? Positive or negative experiences?
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    Mavic Batteries

    I was already leaning this way so I ordered a new one. Thanks.
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    Air 2 S Battery terminal damage.

    probably dropped or banged my bag and did not realize the damage
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    Air 2 S Battery terminal damage.

    DJI offered me a new battery rep[lacement for $115. I just posted a new thread about new versus used batteries. New evil for $91 at amazon
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    Mavic Batteries

    I posted about a broken terminal on one of my Air 2 S batteries, sent it to DJI, they offered me a replacement for $115. I checked Amazon, same battery avail for $91.00 new. There are also refurbs for $45 that claim to have at least 80% of storage. I could get two for the $90 dollars and have 50...
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    Air 2 S Battery terminal damage.

    I have the extended warranty and sent it back to DJI
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    Air 2 S Battery terminal damage.

    One of the batteries on my Air 2 s has its plastic contact divider broken. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this battery is no longer safe to use? See attached pics.
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    Hello from Germany

    Very ambitious! I love it.
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    Any luck with a LAANC on Appalachian Trail?

    I'm on a job and am asking in advance if the FAA clears commercial drone photography/filming in AT restricted areas? Thanks
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    Litchi Waypoint flying and VLOS LAANCE waivers

    I have been checking out Litchi for my Air2S. Looks great. Waypoints look extremely useful. Question. Using waypoints looks like you would rarely see your drone flying a route. What has been forum members experience getting a LAANCE for flying beyond VLOS? Thanks in advance.
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    Dronebase job

    The quote they offered is major lowball - for any job with 4 hours traveling. If you hired Illegals at Home Depot they would be in for $20 hr+ for all the time you need them, which is way more than what this company offered. I am new to this but I see that many of the jobs people speak of...
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    Hello from Louisiana

    Hello and welcome!
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    Increasing Drone Visibility?

    Aside from adding strobes, has anyone experimented with reflective tape or painting their drone to get more contrast when viewing it? My Air2S is grey and it I think a Black belly would be easier to see in daylight hours. Or the Neon Greens/Oranges. Anything to help with VLOS. Any thoughts?
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    Is DJI Air 2s a good starter drone for a pro?

    I bought an Air2 S as it seemed a great value for the money. I use mine for scouting for Union TV & Movie Production as I am a Union Location Manager & Scout. I am very happy with it.
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    New Drone: DJI Mavic Air 2 or Air 2S?

    I bought the AIR2S. Price was about the max I wanted to spend. seems like good Image quality for the money. I have watched many of the comparison videos and know it would be a matter of which feature was most important and which limitations I can live with. So far the Drone is still in the...