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    Volunteering for the local FD = Commercial use?

    I am at the end of my MN commercial permit and have not really made any money flying as a commercial venture. However, I have been accepted to the local fire department as an affiliated volunteer during this last year. I have flown a couple controlled burns, and a large structure fire where...
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    Evidence over hysteria

    This is a long article but is well worth the read. COVID-19 - Evidence Over Hysteria
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    Revolve MK III now available in the US

    I've looked at the web site and didn't see the Thermal specifications listed. Where can I find them? Specifically I am wondering about the photo and video capture format (is it radiometric?), resolution and frame rates. I am pretty interested in the product and glad to see another alternative...
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    Pix4d Essentials workshop

    Good discussion. We invested a lot of money for Revit (3D software) and paid for classes to actually learn how begin to use it. This has been true for other software platforms as well. Purchasing software and then also paying for class or instruction on how to be productive, is not uncommon...
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    Has anyone had experience piloting for ConnexiCore?

    I was doing a search for projects and ran across this site: Pilot Network | ConnexiCore The web site looks very professional but searching multiple sUAS forums they have not appeared in any discussions that I can find using the search feature. I assume they are either a great secret or are new...
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    Pix4d Essentials workshop

    Good question. They are coming here in November and I'm looking at going too. Thank you for asking.
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    Greetings from Minnesota...

    Welcome! I'm in Corcoran MN - just outside Mpls.
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    Thermal Beacon?

    Take a look at: Strobes & Beacons | Adams Industries, Inc. They have some infrared systems under $100. Otherwise, would a portable heater do the trick? I use one from Cabelas that looks like this one: Celestron® Elements ThermoCharge 6 Handwarmer and Charger : Cabela's Or - super cheap -...
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    Suggestions for Educational or Trade Show events for 2020

    I am new to the commercial drone world I assume there are Educational or Trade Show events throughout the year. I am looking for your suggestions on the best ones to attend, so I can get costs in to our training budget for 2020. If they occur in the same city from year to year the location is...
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    Work / life cross over question

    Thank you. This thread is very helpful. I’m glad I asked.
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    Work / life cross over question

    Thank you, PatR!
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    Work / life cross over question

    I have obtained my 107 and ITC Level 1 Thermography Certification on my own hoping that my full time position would need those skill sets in the future. Well, the future is here and I have a question or two and I’d appreciate some advice from the forum. My FT job is asking me to take some...
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    Do you want paid before or after delivering project?

    50% down and 50% on delivery for new clients. I'm much more relaxed with long term clients tho...
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    DSAR now has a Paypal business account

    Great new and terrific progress! It has been mentioned that a 'Go Fund Me' page or 'Silent Auction' would help raise awareness of DSAR and the funds be used for an IR camera for example. Has anyone on the board had experience in this area? With the 501c and the Paypal combination I believe we...