Recent content by Newton Ware

Local authorities supersede the FAA? I thought this had already been dealt with when a town in New England tried to eliminate flights below 400 feet. The appeals court shot them down. I’m all for safety. There are reckless people out there who hurt us all. But if every little community can...

I hear you, I surely do. But the drones are affordable. Easily obtained, and as we have seen, there are fools out there who simply don’t think the rules apply to them. So... I know several who think the first thing they do is test their max distance. Fly till the RC link is dropped to test...

Stephen from FDS is spot on. Great guy and a fantastic company by the way. Got to visit and meet them all last week. I’ve managed service techs a number of years and had to teach conflict resolution. First rule, be polite and calm. Let them talk and vent. Don’t disagree or challenge them...

I realize this is an old thread, and I have not read all responses. I am at this moment trying to help a friend who just had the NLD patch installed. His P4Std is dead, and NLD says it is not their problem. I wouldn’t go that route on a bet with your drone at this point. I have had great...

Thanks so much for the info. I have several follow up questions. I will send them to info@floridadronesupply address.

I’m looking for input on the best drone for these areas. I’m down to a Matrice 210 vs an M-600. And I’d be interested in thoughts on whether an RTK is needed beyond survey work. I’m looking to make a purchase within a few days. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Newt

Yes sir I have. And I liked what I saw. Originally I was looking at a retrofit to one of my Phantom 4s. But I am currently evaluating options for a serious investment in enterprise level equipment. Something along the lines of a Matrice 210. I work in the ag field, (golf and sports field)...

That seems to be my findings. NDVI is old and proven, but limited. Very impressed that your products can be retrofitted onto P4s. I have a P4 Std I hardly use. My Pro is my go to bird. The standard might be a good candidate. Looking forward to more info soon. I’ve visited web sites and...

I’ve been employed in the ag field for 16 years. I sell chemicals and fertilizers to golf courses and lawn care operators. And I am FAA Certified Pilot. I am trying to find out the best options for services for golf courses primarily and other crops. We have a lot of corn, soy, cotton and...

I’d love to get some photos in the Little River Canyon Park in N.E.Alabama near my home. But they make it impossible for the most part. I can see their point to an certain extent. You just made a five mile hike to meditate on the sunrise when, ...bbzzzzzzzzzz........, and a swarm of drones...

Yes sir, I feel you. I will turn 60 shortly. I have specialized in agronomic sales to golf courses for the last 16 years or so and had hoped it would be my last career. But golf is in decline. The upside is that the courses that survive will be the larger courses with the better budgets. The...

I have been in customer service and sales in technical fields for over 36 years. There is always someone who will do it cheaper. But I like to remind my customers, price is what you pay, value is what you get. I've been in the agronomy sales business for the last 16 years. It is hard to...

Guys, I’ve been in the Golf agronomic business for 15 years. The soil temps are the key for basically everything. Crabgrass starts to germinate at 55 degrees F, peaks germination at 60. Goosegrass at 65, peaking at 70. Thee are two examples. But all plant processes are dependent on soil...

Guys, I am FAA certified sUAV pilot. I have been an Agronomic sales rep in the Atlanta area for 15 years. I have worked for LESCO, Inc; John Deere Golf; and helped establish Howard Fertlizer and Chemicals’ first operation outside of Florida in 2009. I am still working with Howard Fertilizer...

None that I know of, and I know of one high end golf course architect that is using his drone in his work and I strongly suspect he is not licensed.