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    What is this device that can power a flat screen in the field?

    Another search term is "carry-on monitor" which typically have a case. Here is a comparison of a few...
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    What is this device that can power a flat screen in the field?

    There are lots of monitor choices. Look for directors monitor for battery powered solutions. Some use V mount and some take a 12vdc barrel connector.
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    DJI M3M Focus Issues

    I would shoot some samples at 0 mph to verify it’s a speed issue.
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    Flir Duo Pro R in Microdrones - Time per interval

    That FLIR has a few different possible configurations including sensor resolution and focal length, and it also looks like it's video only with another degree of freedom on the frame rate, in addition to your intended target size. There is a GSK calculator at GSD Calculator - Ground Sample...
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    UAV requirements for critical infrastructure determined by DOE or customer

    FLIR Siras has the same Boson sensor as the X10. The airframe is built in Taiwan. Not Blue certified but they take security seriously, no cloud data transfers possible. They haven’t released an API yet although they say it’s coming.
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    Thermography related training/certifications

    I’m surprised as most comments I’ve heard about the ITC courses has been pretty positive. You should come away from the Level2 course with a good understanding of quantitative thermography. I did my Level 1 and 2 with Infraspection Institute, so can’t comment personally on the ITC material.
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    Commercial operation in foreign countries. Help!

    For USA ops, see https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/foreign_operators
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    Cracks in hull (P4P)

    The arms are carbon fiber? You might stop drill the crack to prevent it from spreading and then patch it with carbon fiber and epoxy. That should not have much effect on the W&B of the aircraft, but if the arms are a weak part of the airframe it might not be a bad idea to perform the same...