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  1. NorthernCanadian

    Advice Needed

    When your body "Radar" goes off, listen to it. I just got boned by a company in New Zealand. I'm in Canada so they feel quite protected. (Non drone work) They said the quality of my images didn't meet their needs.
  2. NorthernCanadian

    Gather around children, and let me be blunt...

    In Canada, the cost of operating a drone is expensive. Transport Canada is very difficult to get flight approvals from, insurance rates are high, and the laws are looking like they will be tightened up. I am fortunate that the drone aspect is an added value to my work. That said the video...
  3. NorthernCanadian

    So my P4 Obsidian’s maiden flight was cut short..

    This is minor compared to a bird, but on several occasions my drone has been swarmed by dragon flies. Is it the sound of the drone? Anyhow, they eat a lot of bad bugs, and I hate to think I'm bumping them off at times.
  4. NorthernCanadian

    Transport Canada Approved Flight Log

    Hi Jack, would you be OK with showing me a log for a flight? Curious. Also maintenance on a drone. Obviously software, visual, audible checks, calibration etc, but what else can we really do? I have an SFOC. Thanks
  5. NorthernCanadian

    Hands thawed out after a very cold drone photo shoot.

    Hands thawed out after a very cold drone photo shoot.
  6. NorthernCanadian

    Getting up to speed on this forum

    Getting up to speed on this forum