Recent content by Nomesurveyor

So I'm waiting for the Smart Controller firmware (V.4.00.20) to install on my tablet. The newest version is a great improvement but I can't get the APK version to load on my 10" Android tablet. My old, tired eyes have trouble with that tiny screen and I don't want to use the older firmware...

That means they are talking but not "FIXED" yet....wait.

With the L-1 you have the ultimate "range-finder" . It works!

what kind of additional license? I already am a Private Pilot?

The DJI base is poorly constructed and capable of autonomous positioning only. It is cheaply constructed and will not survive much rough handling. (You can buy a good, used GNSS receiver for much less than the $3,600 that DJI wants for theirs) You will do much better by collecting static data at...

Yea, I was compelled to do so after all of my bashing, fair is fair. However, I never will be "good" with DJI's telemetry "theft" and who know's what else they take?

Hi Everybody, I know it's probably not fashionable to NOT be berating the folks at DJI, but I had a very unexpected but hugely appreciated encounter with the Tech Support folks there. I was attempting to fly my P4RTK literally across the street from our local municipal airport (ERV). After...

DITTO From me...I just completed sending my comments to FAA about my thoughts. EVERYBODY who is a shareholder (US) need to tell them our opinion. Yeah, Yeah...I know..."for what that's worth" but these new rules are gonna run off a lot of potentially good pilots and if you don't wann be paying...

Can anyone suggest some camera setting for flying in overcast conditions? My two flights yesterday were both over exposed using the automatic setting which seems to work fine....most of the time....GRRRR! P3S

I suggest building a sample portfolio to include some videos. You can email them to potential clients (real estate agents) as an example of a sales tool for them. /remember, your fees come out of their commission so it will be a hard sell at first. Drone photos/videos are best sold to the higher...

Hi Fellow Pilots! Greetings from fabulous Nome, Alaska where the skys are blue and the restrictions few! I'm a Registered Professional Land Surveyor and own/operate ECO-LAND, LLC Surveying and Mapping for 18 years now! I've been a SEL private pilot for 13 years and yes, I love my "real"...

Waiting for Spring breakup