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Recent content by M8len

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    Mavic 2 Pro or Skydio for Real Estate work?

    I have flown the skydio but only for a very short time. But from what I can tell it is very easy to fly. the obstical avoidance system on it is pretty awesome. They really did a good job with the obstical avoidance system and it seen to protect it well 360. I sae it go in between trees and...
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    Dept of Interior Reverses Chinese Drone Decision

    So here is what I'd like to see. Instead of people talking about the conspiracy theories and other military style drones that could possibly be used in place of DJI I would love to hear what the actual issue is with DJ. I talked to a lot of people including government agencies that refused to...
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    Need advice: Possible drone flight off of an airboat

    We have worked a bunch off of different size boats and so far so good. (I'm knocking on wood right now!!!!) But we do hand launch and land because otherwise trying to launch off the deck of a boat you will sometimes get a compass error or good as well as a taking off and you will hit the bottom...
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    Live Streaming using IOS Device

    I just looked.. amazon has a ton if HDMI out solutions for IPADs. Another thought is you could use a apple TV to link your IPADs screen to another device to stream it... Just a thought...
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    Live Streaming using IOS Device

    Take a look at blu-link. http://www.blue-line-drones.com/products The only issue you may have off of your iPad is you need a HDMI out. But I'm guessing there is some way you can deal with that like an adapter. Or there are a couple android tablets that are inexpensive eith HDMI out.
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    Looking for some "Experienced Input" with working with an active SWAT/SRT team

    So I have used a drone indoors for SRT and swat teams on a regular basis for the last year or so. There are a lot of things that you have to overcome to do it successfully. Low lighting, signal loss and antenna systems, Tight spaces, no GPS, and prop noise if your team is inside the house and...
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    Wildland Fire

    I have not had good luck with the Facebook live or YouTube live. Not to mention for what I do I don't want the delay. This streaming solution normally has minimal delay and makes it possible for anyone at your command post to see what your seeing. Take a look and see what you think. Shoot them...
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    Wildland Fire

    We use a solution called Blue Link encoder. It is self contained and portable in one small case Pelican. It is one cost for the unit (not a monthly charge like with other systems). Since is uses a SIM card the only thing that you pay monthly is the price for the cell service. It has worked...