Recent content by PITTMAV69

Thanks for the info sir. Most likely I will keep the UA off to the side and not above any people or vehicles on the ground. I can still get the shots that the client wants; although probably not the close ups of the riders as they cross the start/finish line. For those I'll just go high and wide...

Hello All. I passed the part 107 exam in November 2020. I'm located just north of Pittsburgh, PA. As such I haven't had too many opportunities; with the winter weather; to fly much since last fall. I've been asked to film a rather large bicycle race in southwestern PA this weekend (5/22). Most...

Hi Aerial. Thanks for the input. I appreciate all the good info. I'm thinking along the same lines in regards to starting with the MA2 that I already have and working up from there. I may purchase a Mavic 2 Pro for the Hasselblad optics but I've also been interested in Autel Robotics and Sky...

Hello all. I received my Part 107 license around the last week in November. I currently own and fly an MA2. My primary areas for business opportunities at the moment are: Real Estate/Entertainment and Marketing video/Site Survey and Mapping. I have also recently been approached by a member of a...

No problem. The Plasti Dip seals; strengthens and protects the foam from flaking and falling apart due to the repeated packing and unpacking of the components as well as ageing. This method of sealing die cut foam inserts has been a standard in the Live Events Industry (I'm a professional...

Thanks for the welcome and the info; brother. I'll make it a point to check your website and; of course; I always look forward to a good chat and a chance to get to know my colleagues. Fly safe. Kyle

Thanks for the welcome and encouragement Jules. It's great to hear from a brother in the Live Events Industry here in the land of UAS. I'll be sure to check your website. I'd enjoy a good chat to hear how you all are faring in the UK. Fly safe brother. I'll be in touch. Kyle.

Thanks for the compliment brother. The plasti dip is covering all parts of the foam. It's gray in color (the foam) when you buy the case. The reason the Plasti-Dip looks so uniform is in the application process. You have to apply each coat in a moderate but steady pass and making sure not to...

Hello all. I wanted to share some pics of the case MOD project I just finished for my Mavic Air 2. I wanted a pro hard case for my rig but I felt like the available models with the die-cut foam; while looking good with their C&C cut inserts; were lacking some essential areas for some of my gear...

Thanks for the support brother. It's a bit like what you say here in Pittsburgh as well. There are only 2 companies that I know of around here that do any type of drone photography. I'm planning on reaching out to them to see exactly what the sitch is so I can get an idea of what other pilots in...

Hi Jim. Thanks for the tips and info. This is awesome, I've downloaded and subscribed to the Lightroom/Photoshop suite from Adobe and have been going hard at Lightroom the past week. I'm familiar with Pilot's Institute as well. I took a couple free courses that covered my drone (Mavic Air 2) and...

I know what you mean. We have the same type of issue when we bid jobs for city; county and state work in the Live Event Business. The corporate end almost always goes with the low number; regardless of the quality of work; because curbing expenses is part of the traditional business model. The...

Thanks Everyone for the input. Please; keep it coming; both the good and the bad. As far as there being too many 107 pilots and the business being mainly contract; self-employed; I'll just say this. When I was starting out as a pro stagehand in Pittsburgh; my family and friends had similar...

Thanks; and Yes; I'm already a member at Mavic Pilots Forum. They have been very helpful as well and I was actually referred here by one of their members. I'm looking forward to checking out the info here. I am still studying for my 107 and I already own an MA2 Fly More Combo so I'm planning on...

Thanks Mavic. I just got home and downloaded the Kittyhawk and AirMap apps and bookmarked Visualize it in my browser. I also found an app from the FAA called B4UFLY. I haven't opened it yet but I'm wondering if it's the app version of Visualize it. Thanks again. Kyle