Recent content by Heed

The hardest part of the process is where you are. For context, I work in the airline industry and I had I ton of free time on my hands last year and most of this year too. I did the same thing - started this as side job. I landed my first client, via social media, a few months back and...

Thanks for the update on the congressional action and DJI.

You can import a KML on the SC Pilot App - I saw the option there. I haven't test drove the app. So it's possible to plan elsewhere and import. Besides the solutions out there that only run non-Crystal Sky/SC controllers, I am unaware of a desktop mission planning software solution that...

A quick update on DJI Pilot PE on the SC. I followed the directions in the video above and it loaded no problem. After getting it fired up, I went into settings. M2P is not one of the cameras listed. It looked like all of the Phantom drones were there. I am not sure if one of the Phantoms...

This is why the power of the interwebs is awesome. I searched and searched and came up empty. While I did run across the Pilot App on DJI's M2EA page, it of course said it was for the enterprise only addition. Who knew they had a "PE" version hiding on their website! I've got a standard...

When I finally get my standard controller, which is turning out to be a saga, I will be trying Map Pilot along with the others. I am looking to use this application for roofing initially, so MME looks like a great solution from a cost perspective for at least the imagery. I just need figure...

Thanks. This is what I figured. Shame, the SC is a great controller for flying the drone, adjusting settings on the fly and capturing videos and photos. I'll keep it for that, but I wouldn't have bought it if I had known I was limiting myself like this. I guess I need to start shopping for...

I think I've figured out that the Smart Controller just isn't going to work for this angle in my business. I've searched threads on multiple forums as well as dug some holes in the interwebs. I gave Litchi a try today and it "may" work with some effort. I used Mapsmadeeasy.com point estimator...

This is a great thread to start as I am working my first non-LAANC request in Class D. Supposedly LAANC is coming to this area as it shows up in Airmap.com and states "coming soon". Of course in Fed speak, soon could be 5 years. But even if LAANC was operational for this location currently...

Better lucky than good. Mine shipped Friday - day after yours. Should be here tomorrow!

Yep, speculation on the Black Magic forum says Covid related slowdowns. I was thinking they were waiting to release v17. I can’t believe they ship hard copy licenses for the software. You should be able to download and get a digital license and be up and running in a few minutes. Ordered my...

I've personally stuck with DR 16, the free version. I think they might be close to officially launching v17. I noticed they are offering a special - "Free" speed editor with the purchase of DR studio on their website. The speed editor lists for $295. The software, if you purchased a license...

I stumbled onto DaVinci Resolve video editor. 100% free and if you want the few extra features, the paid version is a flat $299. I haven't needed it. Their business model is to hook professionals (movie makers, etc.) on their software and get them to buy into their hardware - pricey. I am...

Seems like a decent initial goal and looked up the drone specs/cost - not too bad. IR/Thermal is an area I would like to expand into, but I am just getting started. It's been a bit of journey and it was spurred along by the 'ro. Started researching in April and somewhere through the summer I...