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    Raptor replied to the thread DJI M3M Terrain Following.
    Thanks for all of the info and insights. I will check the elevation of the launch points for the TA surveys I tried. In each case I was using the DSM from the previous survey I flew.
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    Has anyone been successful using Terrain Following on the M3E or M3M? I have an M3M and have made several attempts using an imported DSM and Terrain Following. I constantly run into an error related the RTH elevation not being high enough. I...
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    Check this portable external monitor out. This is what I use in the field. Works very well and the screen is very bright. FEELWORLD LUT11H 10.1 Inch 2000nit Ultra Bright Camera Field DSLR Monitor with Touchscreen Waveform LUT F970 Install and...
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    Jackery portable power station. They make a number of models. I carry a 240 and 300 with me in the field. Very useful!!
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    Raptor replied to the thread DJI M3M Focus Issues.
    Thanks! So, Shutter Priority (S) and AFC. What Shutter Speed to you normal use. I generally us 1/1250 or 1/1600.
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    Raptor replied to the thread DJI M3M Focus Issues.
    What camera settings do you use for these types of surveys? Shutter Priority? Shutter Speed, etc…? AFC or MF? If MF, steps to get sharp focus? Thx
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    Raptor replied to the thread DJI M3M Focus Issues.
    I am still struggling with focus issues with the M3M. This time with normal RGB JPG photos. I have tried both AFC and MF. The way I do Manual Focus is the following. Set the camera to AFC. Fly to the altitude of the survey (150 or 200 ft) and fly...