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Thread Title: Thinking of Buying a New Drone
Hi Everyone,
I currently have a DJI Mavic Pro and have had since 2017. To be clear and evidenced by posted photos here, I have not outgrown. But let's face it, it is old technology.
The thing that is really bugging me, is that it is getting more difficult to find my drone locally. Between the FAA of DJI, I was once able to fly at home to check things out before venturing to a more interesting site. I am right right on the edge of the zone where, I cannot currently start my motors. Before, I was just outside the error.
Drema was kind enough to outline how I could go about permission to get a waiver for that. I attempted to follow her instructions, but so far have been unsuccessful. My bad.
So back to my upgrading. If I buy a DJI drone that is under 250 mg wold that minimize or eliminate the need to get clearance where I fly. Up to now, I have stayed away from the minis being concerned about VLOS problems.
I know I should become more aware of rilees governing flight, but..
Also, what if I were to use a bon-DJI app to fly with, such as Litchie? Posted: 06/21/2024 18:37:26
I currently have a DJI Mavic Pro and have had since 2017. To be clear and evidenced by posted photos here, I have not outgrown. But let's face it, it is old technology.
The thing that is really bugging me, is that it is getting more difficult to find my drone locally. Between the FAA of DJI, I was once able to fly at home to check things out before venturing to a more interesting site. I am right right on the edge of the zone where, I cannot currently start my motors. Before, I was just outside the error.
Drema was kind enough to outline how I could go about permission to get a waiver for that. I attempted to follow her instructions, but so far have been unsuccessful. My bad.
So back to my upgrading. If I buy a DJI drone that is under 250 mg wold that minimize or eliminate the need to get clearance where I fly. Up to now, I have stayed away from the minis being concerned about VLOS problems.
I know I should become more aware of rilees governing flight, but..
Also, what if I were to use a bon-DJI app to fly with, such as Litchie? Posted: 06/21/2024 18:37:26
Thread Title: H.R.2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act
Are all of you aware of H.R.2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act currently in Congress? It has made it out of committee and will likely be coming up for a vote soon. If it passes, anyone owning a DJI drone will not be able to fly it in the U.S. I think most of us here in this group own DJI drones.
I think since Janos left we no longer have anyone outside the U.S. in our group. But if this bill passes, then people with DJI drones coming for phototours here in the U.S. would have to leave them at home, or risk either having them confiscated or be denied entry. Posted: 04/04/2024 04:31:14
I think since Janos left we no longer have anyone outside the U.S. in our group. But if this bill passes, then people with DJI drones coming for phototours here in the U.S. would have to leave them at home, or risk either having them confiscated or be denied entry. Posted: 04/04/2024 04:31:14
I⬙ve been aware of that drama, but haven⬙t followed it closely. It⬙s crazy that we won⬙t be able to use our drones if that passes. When is it up for a vote? Posted: 04/04/2024 11:39:05
See thread below. Most of it is nonsense but scroll down to Brett8883 for maybe some insight
https://mavicpilots.com/threads/bill-hr-2864.138328/ Posted: 04/04/2024 11:46:20
https://mavicpilots.com/threads/bill-hr-2864.138328/ Posted: 04/04/2024 11:46:20
The comments by Brett8883 was what I had thought it meant also... but I hadn't been paying too much attention. I hope this is the case.
Here is his take so you don't have to scroll.... lol
"I still haven⬙t heard from any actual journalist, law expert, or official summary of the bill that, even if passed, this is an actually a ban on consumers using or purchasing DJI equipment. Best I can tell, and please understand I am not an expert, is this is a bill to add DJI to the FCC covered list.
Being on the covered list isn⬙t a blanket ban for normal citizens using or purchasing equipment made by the manufacturer like is being reported. The limitations placed on each company on the list are varied and the limitations are specific to a certain type of product for a specific use case. For instance, the limitations for a company called Dahua are limited to:
⬓Video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Dahua Technology Company, to the extent it is used for the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, including telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entity or using such equipment.â¬
I can and do buy Dahua equiptment and use it all the time. They make security cameras and I have noticed no difference since they were added to the list. It might make a difference for Government users but not normal private citizens.
So from what I can gather this bill would need to come up for a vote which is unlikely, pass the house, pass the senate, be signed into law, and then there⬙s still a good possibility that it won⬙t even matter for use non-government folks." Posted: 04/04/2024 13:15:47
Here is his take so you don't have to scroll.... lol
"I still haven⬙t heard from any actual journalist, law expert, or official summary of the bill that, even if passed, this is an actually a ban on consumers using or purchasing DJI equipment. Best I can tell, and please understand I am not an expert, is this is a bill to add DJI to the FCC covered list.
Being on the covered list isn⬙t a blanket ban for normal citizens using or purchasing equipment made by the manufacturer like is being reported. The limitations placed on each company on the list are varied and the limitations are specific to a certain type of product for a specific use case. For instance, the limitations for a company called Dahua are limited to:
⬓Video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Dahua Technology Company, to the extent it is used for the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, including telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entity or using such equipment.â¬
I can and do buy Dahua equiptment and use it all the time. They make security cameras and I have noticed no difference since they were added to the list. It might make a difference for Government users but not normal private citizens.
So from what I can gather this bill would need to come up for a vote which is unlikely, pass the house, pass the senate, be signed into law, and then there⬙s still a good possibility that it won⬙t even matter for use non-government folks." Posted: 04/04/2024 13:15:47
I have a Authel Drone for that reason. They do not have no fly zones. Mine is a Nano plus is 249 grams from Costco. It has fixed 1.9 appiture works well in low light good product for entry level.
Posted: 04/04/2024 15:29:09
Posted: 04/04/2024 15:29:09
Thank you Pete and Lisa. I hope the author of that post is right, and that this is mostly a non-issue.
In trying to dig into this I went directly to these legal documents:
In Congress:
H.R.2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2864
The text of this document refers to Section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601)
https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ124/PLAW-116publ124.pdf
Section 2 of this document refers to the FCC "list" (COVERED COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR
SERVICES LIST).
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-979A1.pdf
The "list" at the bottom of this document is also on their website at:
https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist
This FCC list references specific equipment/manufacturers with specific instructions (notice that Dahua as discussed in the prior post above has instructions for specific purposes that apply to that equipment).
The first item on the list is the Huawei cell phones, which have been banned in the United States. I wanted one because of the camera capabilities, but I could not purchase one. I was thinking of buying one in Europe when I went there in 2019, but I wasn't sure I would be able to get it back through US customs, and if I did, I wasn't sure if it would work with US telecommunications equipment. I'm now reading that it cannot be used with services such as Google Maps. If this is also true with banned drone equipment, then I think that might be the killer (does the DJI Fly app use Google Maps?)
I am still unclear as to whether being on the list will mean it is simply not available for purchase, or if they will be banned from flying in the U.S. It sounds like it would depend on the specific instructions given by the FCC when added to the list.
As far as whether or not The Countering CCP Drones Act will be passed, it made it out of subcommittee (House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology) on March 12 with a 21-0 vote, and then out of full committee on March 20 with a 43-0 vote, so it is moving along, making it more likely to come up for a vote on the floor in the coming months.
Alex, apparently Autel Drones are also made in China.
https://smartdronex.com/where-are-autel-drones-made/
Although they are not specifically named in the bill, there is a provision for additions to the FCC list as needed. Posted: 04/04/2024 17:24:44
In trying to dig into this I went directly to these legal documents:
In Congress:
H.R.2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2864
The text of this document refers to Section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601)
https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ124/PLAW-116publ124.pdf
Section 2 of this document refers to the FCC "list" (COVERED COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR
SERVICES LIST).
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-979A1.pdf
The "list" at the bottom of this document is also on their website at:
https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist
This FCC list references specific equipment/manufacturers with specific instructions (notice that Dahua as discussed in the prior post above has instructions for specific purposes that apply to that equipment).
The first item on the list is the Huawei cell phones, which have been banned in the United States. I wanted one because of the camera capabilities, but I could not purchase one. I was thinking of buying one in Europe when I went there in 2019, but I wasn't sure I would be able to get it back through US customs, and if I did, I wasn't sure if it would work with US telecommunications equipment. I'm now reading that it cannot be used with services such as Google Maps. If this is also true with banned drone equipment, then I think that might be the killer (does the DJI Fly app use Google Maps?)
I am still unclear as to whether being on the list will mean it is simply not available for purchase, or if they will be banned from flying in the U.S. It sounds like it would depend on the specific instructions given by the FCC when added to the list.
As far as whether or not The Countering CCP Drones Act will be passed, it made it out of subcommittee (House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology) on March 12 with a 21-0 vote, and then out of full committee on March 20 with a 43-0 vote, so it is moving along, making it more likely to come up for a vote on the floor in the coming months.
Alex, apparently Autel Drones are also made in China.
https://smartdronex.com/where-are-autel-drones-made/
Although they are not specifically named in the bill, there is a provision for additions to the FCC list as needed. Posted: 04/04/2024 17:24:44
thanks for those documents Drema... I will download and look at those... sometime! stupid work gets in the way! Posted: 04/04/2024 18:24:28
Thread Title: Adding video links to your monthly Drone photo
Here's how this works:
PSA Digital Dialogue cannot accept videos on the DD server because of their size, so:
The maker needs to post their video on YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video streaming service.
The maker needs to furnish the admin with a representative image of the video,
and a link to the video.
The maker can send a regular drone photo and a video link also. Posted: 12/26/2023 20:50:10
PSA Digital Dialogue cannot accept videos on the DD server because of their size, so:
The maker needs to post their video on YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video streaming service.
The maker needs to furnish the admin with a representative image of the video,
and a link to the video.
The maker can send a regular drone photo and a video link also. Posted: 12/26/2023 20:50:10
Thread Title: FAA Remote ID Rule
Hi DD85ers, do you know about this??????
I looked up the DJI Air2S and it shows that this model has been compliant for over a year
https://www.flyingmag.com/faas-remote-id-rule-takes-effect-in-september-is-your-drone-ready/ Posted: 12/10/2023 01:44:10
I looked up the DJI Air2S and it shows that this model has been compliant for over a year
https://www.flyingmag.com/faas-remote-id-rule-takes-effect-in-september-is-your-drone-ready/ Posted: 12/10/2023 01:44:10
I don't think I knew about this... that's great! Meanwhile I still need to get that controller working with my Air2S... Posted: 12/10/2023 03:07:59
Pete,
I currently have a DJI Mavic Pro, and as near as I can tell it is not compliant. I quickly read the linked article. I do not see a way to make my drone compliant. It is registered.
Looks like I will need to upgrade, or did I miss something?
Posted: 12/10/2023 20:54:26
I currently have a DJI Mavic Pro, and as near as I can tell it is not compliant. I quickly read the linked article. I do not see a way to make my drone compliant. It is registered.
Looks like I will need to upgrade, or did I miss something?
Posted: 12/10/2023 20:54:26
Don, DJI recently announced RID for the Mavic 2 Pro with the recently released firmware upgrade. I have yet to go get it and install it, but it is on my list of things to do! Posted: 12/10/2023 22:25:57
Thanks Drema. I did see that in the list of compliant drones. I wonder if DJI will make the Mavic Pro compliant as well? Posted: 12/11/2023 01:47:34
Thread Title: This video is a must watch!
I know we don't do video in this group but it was still fun. About 2 mins long
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCnRjlyJsw Posted: 07/01/2023 18:28:18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCnRjlyJsw Posted: 07/01/2023 18:28:18
you can add video to your photo any time! Posted: 12/11/2023 06:16:17
Thread Title: Dan Anderson Drone Photos
I thought the team might enjoy these. He is a speaker at the festival, on Thursday
https://www.danielandersonphotography.com/photos-of-views-from-above/ Posted: 04/14/2023 20:38:02
https://www.danielandersonphotography.com/photos-of-views-from-above/ Posted: 04/14/2023 20:38:02
Those are great images on his website, thanks for sharing Pete. This is what I think your images are aspiring to be, fine art from your drone. You are actually doing that. I⬙d like to make more images in this vein myself. Posted: 04/14/2023 20:55:28
Thnks for your very nice comment! Posted: 04/17/2023 02:50:55
Daniel is our local (Wisconsin) very talented drone photographer. I saw his presentation a few months ago at WACCO (Wisconsin Area Camera Club Association) and asked him if he would judge images for our small local camera club, which is tomorrow. If anyone wants to join us, let me know, and I will send you a Zoom link (although all we are doing is presenting a few images from our members). Posted: 04/14/2023 21:57:47
Thread Title: Traveling with the ipad pro
Hello all,
I traveled to India this month for the PSA Photo Gathering event. It was a great time, many photos taken and many great people met. It was also the first time I left the laptop at home, and just uploaded my raw photos to my ipad and used LR mobile for editing.
I have to say it worked out pretty well, I was able to back up to the ipad and to a small external drive, and able to look at and post photos as the trip went along.
Alas, I didn⬙t have my drone. I was too worried about drone laws, and having it taken away.
Let me know if any of you use LR mobile along with your LR Classic or Cloud. Posted: 02/24/2023 20:34:41
I traveled to India this month for the PSA Photo Gathering event. It was a great time, many photos taken and many great people met. It was also the first time I left the laptop at home, and just uploaded my raw photos to my ipad and used LR mobile for editing.
I have to say it worked out pretty well, I was able to back up to the ipad and to a small external drive, and able to look at and post photos as the trip went along.
Alas, I didn⬙t have my drone. I was too worried about drone laws, and having it taken away.
Let me know if any of you use LR mobile along with your LR Classic or Cloud. Posted: 02/24/2023 20:34:41
Hi Lisa,
I have done something similar. I generally will take my iPad on trips along with my camera as well as my drone. I love the iPad for viewing the photos at the end of the day.
I copy the photos directly from my camera via a cable. Although, I have Lightroom Desktop (proper name for cloud version?), Lightroom Classic on my PC, and Lightroom mobile on my iPad, I have not used the web version of Lightroom to take full advantage of the Lightroom ecosystem.
I do not do any editing while on the trip, except for cropping on those images I may want to post on Facebook. Actually, I am still experimenting with various workflows dealing with Lightroom.
As for my drone pictures and videos, I only work with the photos and videos recorded by my iPhone until I return home to copy the full resolution videos from its memmory card. Posted: 02/26/2023 22:51:07
I have done something similar. I generally will take my iPad on trips along with my camera as well as my drone. I love the iPad for viewing the photos at the end of the day.
I copy the photos directly from my camera via a cable. Although, I have Lightroom Desktop (proper name for cloud version?), Lightroom Classic on my PC, and Lightroom mobile on my iPad, I have not used the web version of Lightroom to take full advantage of the Lightroom ecosystem.
I do not do any editing while on the trip, except for cropping on those images I may want to post on Facebook. Actually, I am still experimenting with various workflows dealing with Lightroom.
As for my drone pictures and videos, I only work with the photos and videos recorded by my iPhone until I return home to copy the full resolution videos from its memmory card. Posted: 02/26/2023 22:51:07
I have both LR Mobile and SnapSeed on both my phone and tablet. But since I would only be posting to social media (or just for fun looking at images I've shot), I don't do anything with RAW files. I just use the wifi system on the camera to get jpegs into the phone/tablet and then process them using one of the above programs.
Aside for more timely posting I find this system helps when I get home and do the "real" processing. I already know what most of the issues in a given photo are before I sit down in front of the desktop.
With dual cards on my camera now I don't get too crazy about backups to a hard drive. I record all images to both cards and if I am ever in a situation where I think there would be some risk to the camera I pull one of the cards and carry in it a separate, safe place.
I don't bring a computer with me on trips, except in unusual circumstances Posted: 02/26/2023 23:11:48
Aside for more timely posting I find this system helps when I get home and do the "real" processing. I already know what most of the issues in a given photo are before I sit down in front of the desktop.
With dual cards on my camera now I don't get too crazy about backups to a hard drive. I record all images to both cards and if I am ever in a situation where I think there would be some risk to the camera I pull one of the cards and carry in it a separate, safe place.
I don't bring a computer with me on trips, except in unusual circumstances Posted: 02/26/2023 23:11:48
Thread Title: Workflow: photos and videos from drone to computer/ipad
Hello all,
What is your workflow for getting your videos and photos from your drone to your computer, ipad, phone, tablet, whatever you use?
After recording, I usually download them to my phone, and then upload to Lightroom. Sometimes thru the phone app, sometimes copying the memory card to the computer/external hard drive and then importing.
I⬙m not sure what is the best wayâ¬
And do you do screen recordings? And save them? Posted: 12/29/2022 19:09:10
What is your workflow for getting your videos and photos from your drone to your computer, ipad, phone, tablet, whatever you use?
After recording, I usually download them to my phone, and then upload to Lightroom. Sometimes thru the phone app, sometimes copying the memory card to the computer/external hard drive and then importing.
I⬙m not sure what is the best wayâ¬
And do you do screen recordings? And save them? Posted: 12/29/2022 19:09:10
I just pull the sd card from the drone when I get home and download into my desktop. I want the full resolution files for post and doing this wirelessly is more trouble than it's worth.
For FB, etc, while in the field, I was also downloading small files into my phone while it's still connected to the controller and then processing in SnapSeed. Now no longer using the phone due to owning the RC controller it is not straightforward as to how to get images into your phone. I need to spend some time on this as I do like the immediate gratification! Posted: 12/29/2022 21:13:14
For FB, etc, while in the field, I was also downloading small files into my phone while it's still connected to the controller and then processing in SnapSeed. Now no longer using the phone due to owning the RC controller it is not straightforward as to how to get images into your phone. I need to spend some time on this as I do like the immediate gratification! Posted: 12/29/2022 21:13:14
I⬙ve been doing both⬠but now that I have my new iPad Pro, I can get raw images into Lightroom a lot easier⬠I still want to know how to get the drone data for each photo. That was so much easier with the Spark and that app. This app is different for the Air 2S. Posted: 12/29/2022 21:21:47
I found something called black box data⬠still downloading one file to look at and see if it⬙s what I⬙m looking for. Posted: 12/29/2022 21:23:55
Lisa,
I use a process similar to you and Pete. I have a Mavic Pro and use my phone as the controller. Like Pete, I download the data from the memory card into Lightroom CC. This gives me the full resolution photos and videos.
The photos and videos that are saved automatically in real-time on my phone can be downloaded to it via the DJI Go4 app I use with the Mavic, but they are not full resolution. They are adequate for FB etc. For panoramas I have shot using the Mavic's panorama flight mode, I process them while still in the air. I started doing this early on for some reason.
The real-time video also records ground audio, so it is an excellent way to document the flight parameters etc.
I have found the metadata in the .dng file does not contain valid altitude data. However, the Flight Records data of the Go4 app appears to be valid.
See the example. The LR metadata showed -121 ft. The figure below shows about 36 ft, which is correct. Posted: 12/30/2022 01:29:42
I use a process similar to you and Pete. I have a Mavic Pro and use my phone as the controller. Like Pete, I download the data from the memory card into Lightroom CC. This gives me the full resolution photos and videos.
The photos and videos that are saved automatically in real-time on my phone can be downloaded to it via the DJI Go4 app I use with the Mavic, but they are not full resolution. They are adequate for FB etc. For panoramas I have shot using the Mavic's panorama flight mode, I process them while still in the air. I started doing this early on for some reason.
The real-time video also records ground audio, so it is an excellent way to document the flight parameters etc.
I have found the metadata in the .dng file does not contain valid altitude data. However, the Flight Records data of the Go4 app appears to be valid.
See the example. The LR metadata showed -121 ft. The figure below shows about 36 ft, which is correct. Posted: 12/30/2022 01:29:42
Thread Title: My Review of the DJI RC Controller
My wife jumped the gun and gave this to me for my birthday! I paired it with my Air2S
Comments-positive: It's noticeably lighter and ergonomically friendly than using the standard controller with your phone.
It mates almost instantly with the drone.
Best of all -- to my eye at least -- the screen is noticeably brighter than what I was seeing on my (old Samsung 9+) cell phone.
Comments-negative none other than he $309+tax.
Notes: IMPORTANT before you do anything update the firmware on the DRONE, using your old controller/phone. Then update the firmware on the new controller. Do this before you attempt to mate the new controller with the drone, otherwise the Air2S (or whatever) may not show on the supported drones list. The screen brightness is adjustable, Swipe down with two fingers to get to that menu. Posted: 11/23/2022 00:20:26
Comments-positive: It's noticeably lighter and ergonomically friendly than using the standard controller with your phone.
It mates almost instantly with the drone.
Best of all -- to my eye at least -- the screen is noticeably brighter than what I was seeing on my (old Samsung 9+) cell phone.
Comments-negative none other than he $309+tax.
Notes: IMPORTANT before you do anything update the firmware on the DRONE, using your old controller/phone. Then update the firmware on the new controller. Do this before you attempt to mate the new controller with the drone, otherwise the Air2S (or whatever) may not show on the supported drones list. The screen brightness is adjustable, Swipe down with two fingers to get to that menu. Posted: 11/23/2022 00:20:26
Okay good⬠glad she jumped the gun and got it for you. Mainly so that I have the review, even though I broke down and ordered it earlier today. I could the info on the DJI website about it working with ⬓our⬠drone. Good point about updating the firmware with the other controller. I won⬙t get it until Monday when I get home, but I⬙m excited to use it.
Thanks for the info! Posted: 11/23/2022 00:24:53
Thanks for the info! Posted: 11/23/2022 00:24:53
Thread Title: DJI Mavic 3 Classic
Are any of you tempted by the new Mavic 3 Classic? I have a Mavic Pro, which I feel is getting a bit long in the tooth technology wise.
Obviously, I have not exhausted it capabilities, but upgrading is tempting. Its price point is certainly attractive. Posted: 11/12/2022 21:22:35
Obviously, I have not exhausted it capabilities, but upgrading is tempting. Its price point is certainly attractive. Posted: 11/12/2022 21:22:35
I would love to get the new Mavic 3! It's a little cost prohibitive for me though... there are lenses for my new mirrorless camera I want to buy to replace the old DSLR lenses before I can upgrade my drone. Posted: 11/12/2022 21:47:49
To borrow from The Lord of the Rings " me wants it!" But I'm pretty happy with images im getting off of the Air2S. It's really more costly than the $1470 headline price, even if you can work around sales tax. At minimum you would need to spring for a second battery. And to sell your existing drone you would have to buy a charger.
And make peace with sometimes flying $1500 (uninsurable) over water or impassable terrain.
I'm not rushing into this.... Posted: 11/12/2022 23:35:16
And make peace with sometimes flying $1500 (uninsurable) over water or impassable terrain.
I'm not rushing into this.... Posted: 11/12/2022 23:35:16
Those are good points, Pete. The ultimate price goes up when you consider getting second battery or two, etc. I am a pretty conservative flyer now, even though I have had my Mavic for about 4-5 years. I suspect that with a new drone I would be even more so regarding flying over water and pushing line of sight limits.
There is a lot I can learn and do to improve the quality of my photos/videos using my Mavic.
On the other hand... Posted: 11/17/2022 21:22:07
There is a lot I can learn and do to improve the quality of my photos/videos using my Mavic.
On the other hand... Posted: 11/17/2022 21:22:07
Thread Title: Using a tablet instead of a phone for your screen
Hi DD85, I recently bought accessories so I could hook a tablet to my DJI Air 2S controller, instead of my phone. The bigger screen is very helpful. In case you are not already doing this here is some info.
You need a bracket and a longer cable. I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PF8Y632?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details AND https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089CQNF38?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Thre bracket works great. It will hold a phone in a case as well, and folds up compactly enough so it still fits in the DJI case. See pix
Hope this helps someone! I'll put the 2nd pix in an other post Posted: 08/18/2022 21:08:00.jpg)
You need a bracket and a longer cable. I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PF8Y632?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details AND https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089CQNF38?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Thre bracket works great. It will hold a phone in a case as well, and folds up compactly enough so it still fits in the DJI case. See pix
Hope this helps someone! I'll put the 2nd pix in an other post Posted: 08/18/2022 21:08:00
2nd pix Posted: 08/18/2022 21:09:00
Hi Pete, I went through a couple of types of brackets and hoods to mount my iPad to my Phantom 2 controller. None really worked out as I had hoped.
When I bought my Mavic Pro, I decided to stay with the iPhone. I decided to optimize brightness over size. I did try an Android phone once that was supposed to have a very bright screen. But the iPhone appeared to be brighter, so that is what I use now. Posted: 09/01/2022 15:39:09
When I bought my Mavic Pro, I decided to stay with the iPhone. I decided to optimize brightness over size. I did try an Android phone once that was supposed to have a very bright screen. But the iPhone appeared to be brighter, so that is what I use now. Posted: 09/01/2022 15:39:09
Pete, what is the tablet and its size? Do you find it to be bright enough during midday sun? Posted: 09/01/2022 15:41:22
Well, I try if at all possible to launch from next to my car so, after I get airborne, I can sit either in the car or on the tailgate and not be exposed to glare. And mostly I'm not shooting in the middle of the day. So the tablet, as long as I set to maximum brightness, has been ok. I do like the bigger screen
My tablet is a medium size, I think about an 8 inch diagonal Posted: 09/02/2022 22:47:33
My tablet is a medium size, I think about an 8 inch diagonal Posted: 09/02/2022 22:47:33
So now, what do you do with the tablet? Posted: 11/23/2022 00:26:26
Thread Title: Apologies
Hi Everyone,
I apologize for not submitting an image this month. I was travelling and missed the deadline by a day or two. Hopefully, I will have some interesting photos in the months ahead to share with the group taken on my road trip.
Is anyone considering buying or bought the new DJI Mini 3 Pro? Posted: 07/17/2022 14:29:22
I apologize for not submitting an image this month. I was travelling and missed the deadline by a day or two. Hopefully, I will have some interesting photos in the months ahead to share with the group taken on my road trip.
Is anyone considering buying or bought the new DJI Mini 3 Pro? Posted: 07/17/2022 14:29:22
DJI Mini 3.....clearly there are some positives about this model. But for $400 more you can buy the Air 2S which has a 1" sensor. The larger sensor and lower mp count (20 vs 48) means you will have much greater editing flexibly and lower noise in your images. Posted: 07/17/2022 19:44:04
Pete, that is a good point. But won't the higher MP count give allow more flexibility in cropping and compensation for lack of a zoom lens? Posted: 07/31/2022 00:51:37
Yes, the 48 MP will be great for cropping. BUT you have to consider the quality of the file. 48 mp on a cell phone size sensor means the individual pixels will be VERY small. Noise control will be difficult, among other problems.
You'd have to run a test but I'm pretty sure you would be much better off with the bigger sensor/fewer pixels on the Air2S and, if you need to, upsize with Topaz GigaPixel or similar software. Posted: 07/31/2022 18:35:32
You'd have to run a test but I'm pretty sure you would be much better off with the bigger sensor/fewer pixels on the Air2S and, if you need to, upsize with Topaz GigaPixel or similar software. Posted: 07/31/2022 18:35:32
Thread Title: Mavic Pro IMU Fails to Calibrate
Has anyone had trouble calibrating their DJI drone's IMU. Went out to fly this weekend and got the error saying that my
IMU needed calibrating. Tried a couple of times in the field, but it failed to complete. I would get to Step5 and the hang for minutes forcing me to cancel.
I am going try one more time at home, and then to the hobby shp to see if they can help. I am trying to this online from GoFly 4, and not through Assistant 2. I have not had good luck using that app on my PC. Posted: 06/17/2021 00:09:37
IMU needed calibrating. Tried a couple of times in the field, but it failed to complete. I would get to Step5 and the hang for minutes forcing me to cancel.
I am going try one more time at home, and then to the hobby shp to see if they can help. I am trying to this online from GoFly 4, and not through Assistant 2. I have not had good luck using that app on my PC. Posted: 06/17/2021 00:09:37
I had a problem with my Spark last winter... I crashed it into the snow, and it wouldn't calibrate in the field. I took it home and had a hard time getting it to calibrate, I was almost ready to quit. I turned it off for a while, and when I started again, I was extremely careful with following the instructions. I think that I was holding it the wrong way, or that maybe it was a little water logged? It started working again though.
Posted: 08/27/2021 23:20:13
Posted: 08/27/2021 23:20:13
Thread Title: Wish List: New Drone !
Hey there,
I am suffering from GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome... I have been shooting with my DJI Spark since July 2017 and I'm ready to upgrade. I'd like a drone that shoots raw and has a better sensor.
The drone I had picked out is the Mavic 2 Pro. But... now I've been watching videos of the DJI FPV, and that is fantastic. The combo is the same price as the Mavic 2 pro combo. But it doesn't shoot photos in raw!
Any one out there familiar with these 2 drones and have an opinion for me?
thanks!
Posted: 03/11/2021 23:49:31
I am suffering from GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome... I have been shooting with my DJI Spark since July 2017 and I'm ready to upgrade. I'd like a drone that shoots raw and has a better sensor.
The drone I had picked out is the Mavic 2 Pro. But... now I've been watching videos of the DJI FPV, and that is fantastic. The combo is the same price as the Mavic 2 pro combo. But it doesn't shoot photos in raw!
Any one out there familiar with these 2 drones and have an opinion for me?
thanks!
Posted: 03/11/2021 23:49:31
Lisa, as you have seen in my posts, I own the Mavic Pro (not the Mavic Pro 2), and I love it. I have since I believe they first introduced in 2017. In my opinion, being a serious photographer at your level, I would not consider the FPV if it does not take RAW images.
Plus, it does not appear that DJI has targeted the FPV for serious or professional photographers. That being said, I only read a short article about the FPV and know very little about it. FWIW Posted: 03/12/2021 03:30:05
Plus, it does not appear that DJI has targeted the FPV for serious or professional photographers. That being said, I only read a short article about the FPV and know very little about it. FWIW Posted: 03/12/2021 03:30:05
Thanks Don... I don⬙t think the FPV is right for me. I can⬙t believe it doesn⬙t take raw photos. You said on a comment on your March photo that the Mavic Pro is set at f/22 only? How can that be? No way to manually change that? I guess it makes sense but it is limiting. Posted: 03/31/2021 12:36:35
Not sure off the top of my head as to how the Mavic Pro can get by with a fixed aperture, but apparently the is one of the improvements in the Mavis Pro 2.
Getting back to your original question. Have you looked into the DJI Mini 2S? Lots of buzz about it. Posted: 04/26/2021 00:43:53
Getting back to your original question. Have you looked into the DJI Mini 2S? Lots of buzz about it. Posted: 04/26/2021 00:43:53
oh yeah... I'm looking at the DJI Air 2S... 1 inch sensor, raw, packable and not a bad price... hope to get it this summer... Posted: 04/28/2021 00:34:39
Thread Title: Flight Modes & Camera Settings
I was wondering just what Flight Modes and camera settings/tips you use for both your photos as well as your videos? I need to pay more attention to the camera settings. I get so wrapped up in the flying that I sometimes get unusable results.
For example, during my last flight, my still photos were all out of focus and over exposed it was a bright sunny day, and I failed to see this.
A second question. I have a DJI Mavic Pro. I often use the 360-degree pano setting. I have yet to find a site/app that I really like to convert the 34 images making up the pano into a 360 projected image. I know we all do not have DJI drones, but I suspect all our drones can take automated panos.
Thanks for your inputs. Posted: 10/11/2020 23:20:43
For example, during my last flight, my still photos were all out of focus and over exposed it was a bright sunny day, and I failed to see this.
A second question. I have a DJI Mavic Pro. I often use the 360-degree pano setting. I have yet to find a site/app that I really like to convert the 34 images making up the pano into a 360 projected image. I know we all do not have DJI drones, but I suspect all our drones can take automated panos.
Thanks for your inputs. Posted: 10/11/2020 23:20:43
I fly a Phantom 4 Pro. I usually have the camera (for stills) set in aperture priority, no compensation, at around F8, unless lighting conditions require a more open aperture. Sometimes I actually look at the screen and will adjust exposure, but like you, I am usually trying to fly the A/C. In video, I set the aperture and go with what I get. The meter favors highlights, so if there is a good amount of sky in the frame during twilight the ground is underexposed. I tend to favor what's on the ground unless the sky is the subject.
So far, I have not attempted to run any of the automated features on the drone. Posted: 10/12/2020 15:41:33
So far, I have not attempted to run any of the automated features on the drone. Posted: 10/12/2020 15:41:33
Hi Don, I don't use the panorama feature. As far as focusing, I was having some problems too, I didn't understand how the various focus modes work. This is one site I looked at http://fromwhereidrone.com/dji-drone-camera-focus-guide/
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<br />I found that I need to turn off AFC (it is in the camera menu in the app), I think AFC causes problems with sharp focus. Then I turn on AF (on the main screen of the app)the focus box will be green. Then I focus every time I change my view, just as I would with a DSLR. Posted: 10/17/2020 22:05:10
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<br />I found that I need to turn off AFC (it is in the camera menu in the app), I think AFC causes problems with sharp focus. Then I turn on AF (on the main screen of the app)the focus box will be green. Then I focus every time I change my view, just as I would with a DSLR. Posted: 10/17/2020 22:05:10
Thanks for the link, Lou and the tip. I'll check them out. Posted: 10/22/2020 17:54:16
Thread Title: Drone certification
Hi Bob Patrick et al,
It seems you are using are aiming to use your drone photography professionally. That being the case, I presume you are or planning to operate under Part 107 - I thin I have the right law.
How difficult was it to get certified or what are you doing to complete certification requirements? I do not plan to make money with my drone photography but am thinking about becoming certified anyway. What are the advantages to flying under Part 107, as you see it.
Although, I addressed my question to Bob, I am interested in comments from everyone. Posted: 09/04/2020 02:49:49
It seems you are using are aiming to use your drone photography professionally. That being the case, I presume you are or planning to operate under Part 107 - I thin I have the right law.
How difficult was it to get certified or what are you doing to complete certification requirements? I do not plan to make money with my drone photography but am thinking about becoming certified anyway. What are the advantages to flying under Part 107, as you see it.
Although, I addressed my question to Bob, I am interested in comments from everyone. Posted: 09/04/2020 02:49:49
Hi everyone
<br />I am not aiming to make money from my photography or drone use. I do enter photo contests thru PSA and other places. I have looked into taking the Part 107 tests, to learn more about drone rules and maybe have license to fly in places that I might not otherwise be able to fly.
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<br />Has anyone looked into taking the test? Or have taken it? Posted: 09/23/2020 15:49:34
<br />I am not aiming to make money from my photography or drone use. I do enter photo contests thru PSA and other places. I have looked into taking the Part 107 tests, to learn more about drone rules and maybe have license to fly in places that I might not otherwise be able to fly.
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<br />Has anyone looked into taking the test? Or have taken it? Posted: 09/23/2020 15:49:34
I do have a 107 License. Still, I am not currently pursuing commercial work. The drone is an extension of my photography efforts. I want photography to be fun, not an obligation to someone else's needs.
Last year I considered joining the Search and Rescue volunteers working under the local Sheriff. After meeting the people involved, and getting a better understanding of their requirements for membership, I knew it would not be a good fit, and dropped the idea.
BP Posted: 09/23/2020 16:31:08
Last year I considered joining the Search and Rescue volunteers working under the local Sheriff. After meeting the people involved, and getting a better understanding of their requirements for membership, I knew it would not be a good fit, and dropped the idea.
BP Posted: 09/23/2020 16:31:08
What was your process for getting the certification? Did you take a class or prep course? Posted: 09/23/2020 17:50:18
I took the online training (and test) at the FAA website. Posted: 09/23/2020 18:58:52
Can you suggest a website for the online training? Posted: 10/12/2020 11:03:52
Thanks for the reply, Bob. I suspect the Phantom 4 has similar controls and capabilities as my Mavic Pro.
I forgot to mention that I have a 16 ND filter over my lens and seem to get the best results when I have the EV at a negative number, sometimes as low as -2. I often have a large part of the frame devoted to the sky.
Posted: 10/17/2020 16:23:54
I forgot to mention that I have a 16 ND filter over my lens and seem to get the best results when I have the EV at a negative number, sometimes as low as -2. I often have a large part of the frame devoted to the sky.
Posted: 10/17/2020 16:23:54
Thread Title: An Introduction
Hi Everyone,
It seems that this is the first time this general comment thread area has been opened, so I will paste my introduction here just to get started. I realize (now more than ever) this group and PSA in general is about photography and the the images themselves. As I get more use to interacting with the organization, I will learn the norms. But for now, Hi everyone.
I got interested in drones primarily because of my interest in photography, which I suspect prompted you. My current drone is a DJI Mavic Pro, which I have had for about 3-1/2 years. I bought it as soon as they were introduced. Before that I had a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, which I flew a couple years.
You might think that owning a drone for that period of time, I would be an expert by now. Not really! I am still learning. I live in the South Bay of Los Angeles, so places where I can legally fly are limited. I take both still images and videos.
Posted: 08/26/2020 20:55:18
It seems that this is the first time this general comment thread area has been opened, so I will paste my introduction here just to get started. I realize (now more than ever) this group and PSA in general is about photography and the the images themselves. As I get more use to interacting with the organization, I will learn the norms. But for now, Hi everyone.
I got interested in drones primarily because of my interest in photography, which I suspect prompted you. My current drone is a DJI Mavic Pro, which I have had for about 3-1/2 years. I bought it as soon as they were introduced. Before that I had a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, which I flew a couple years.
You might think that owning a drone for that period of time, I would be an expert by now. Not really! I am still learning. I live in the South Bay of Los Angeles, so places where I can legally fly are limited. I take both still images and videos.
Posted: 08/26/2020 20:55:18
Thread Title: Bulletin Board Available
Hi everyone, here is our space to share our thoughts on all things drones! Posted: 08/26/2020 17:03:23