Recent content by VisualApproachPhoto

Lalvar, I would say your price list is quite cheap for the area of South Florida, but it is hard to get higher prices due to a number of reasons in South Florida, one of them being what we always deal with...illegal operators (tons flying real estate jobs without being 107 licensed). Other...

@PatM - Most of the time I get interrupted by locals who just want to watch and see what you see on the screen. If I have the battery life, I like to take time to show them and educate them as well. And many times they are shocked at how "close" I can see as I use a 45mm (equivalent of a 90mm)...

I recommend Skyvector.com, especially if you are researching international flying, like I do. Of course, you still need to know the local flight rules, FAA, ICAO or other. I also use a paid app, ForeFlight, with its US database updated regularly (annual subscription) for in the field work as...

As an airline pilot, and a drone operator, I am for geofencing, but their must be a simpler way to override it. I don't mind the DJI approach to things, meaning you send them your authorization/approval, and they unlock the geofencing for that area, for the duration involved. The problem with...

As a licensed airplane pilot, all I had to do was an online course on the FAA website and take its associated test. I am wondering if this will be the requirement for renewals as well (mine is coming up on Aug 31). Of course, most of the material is well engrained in my head due to my main...

I will chime in on one aspect, that airspace is actually defined by the FAA as all airspace above ground, at least in the US (and ICAO is standard for most of the world, so this applies to most of the world). The NAS has a variety of airspace classes, some starting at altitude, some starting at...

@aerialimagery...I uploaded the full files and linked them below. I do not know how well you will be able to see the detail when viewing here, or possibly even clicking through (though I think clicking through will allow zoom in). Again, these were JPG captures as I wasn't processing them at...

OK. Didn't get a chance to fly until yesterday, and only around my house, so the photos are not the best :). I just did them quick, auto focus, auto exposure (which I normally don't do) and they are not processed other than sizing down to 1600px long side each jpgs. Let's start off with the...

When I get back stateside in the next day or so, I will try to take the same image from my Phantom 4 Pro and my Inspire 2 X5S (X7 is newest and best). I will upload the results as soon as I can, so maybe Wednesday if I can fly tomorrow afternoon.

What makes you professional primarily is what you can do with the camera and post processing. That being said, the camera and its sensors do assist in the overall quality, so let's get into that aspect. I started with a Phantom 4, got decent enough photos and video, but realized the sensor was...

I am currently flying the B777-200 and 777-300ER. The -300ER MTOW is 775,000. Highest I have actually gone I think was 692K and change.

Thanks for the welcome guys. I see several from Central FL, anyone else down my way?

I just stumbled upon this forum, cannot even remember how at this point, but figured what the heck. It seems like a growing group of like-minded individuals. As for me, I just got an Inspire 2 with the X5S, and have yet to sell off my Phantom 4 Pro+ setup which has been wit me on several...

It is an interesting conversation, but to me it is also clear based on your FAA license. As per the FAA certificate, you are a "Remote Pilot" with a "sUAS" rating, meaning you can fly unmanned vehicles up to 55 pounds MTOW. I personally hold that license and an ATP license with various Type...