Recent content by EyeWingsuit

If quality of image isn't important to you, then sure...the Mavic is great. If flying in high wind isn't important to you, the Mavic is also a great choice. If precision isn't important, then again, the Mavic is a terrific choice, especially if you're looking for a pocket UAV. I don't really...

Were I advertising, I'd have a link to the courses, a website, a phone number, whatever. You don't see that, because I'm advertising nothing. In my circles, I'm recognized by the military, FAA, USPA, FAI as a SME. I provide information for the price of you reading it. Value it (or not) as you...

Because something isn't "free" it is automatically "hard?" Seriously? You can go learn it all on your own. I call that "hard." I also consider my time valuable, so when I want to learn something, I turn to SME's to teach me. That way, I learn the things I wouldn't normally realize on my own...

Hobbyist class also recommend strobes. Not required per AMA, but recommended. However, as more CBO's come on line, expect this to change. It's basic safety that doesn't impact flight, so there is no demonstrable downside.

Michael, I wish this site would allow direct insertion of graphics; no way to easily resize. My impression that you used the expression "107 at night is restricted by the FAA "Regulation" that was exposed in this thread." to indicate you don't feel it's a regulation. I apologize if I...

A: Not a hard-to-obtain waiver. Not in the least. I have taught nearly 100 people in 17 classes over the past 9 months, and written/assisted in the writing of 21 waivers. All have been granted except a few from a class in February. B: Regulations aren't guidelines. The FARs are not guidelines...

The correct term is "Civil Twilight" but I'd suggest changing the title of your post. You are flying post sunset. Strobes are required. Please fly legally? Not doing so impacts a much broader group than just yourself. ProTune, 400, the only way you'll get a more clean image is if you shoot in...

Captain Zephyr, the illustration you did is perfect. However, it's important to note that it is relevant only to Part 107 pilots, and not hobbyists. Hobbyists are expected to follow the rules of AMA. Those hobbyists that don't follow the rules of AMA fail to realize their AMA insurance is null...

So...you're aware of the incidents that have occurred when UAV operators don't obey the rules? I sit on the FAA UAST team. I'm well-aware. I'm also well aware of the tests that have demonstrated total catastrophic failure of a jet engine should a Phantom battery go through it. Further, most of...

I wonder if the day will come when we can fix "stupid" and more importantly, "selfish ignorance."

Comparing a Solo to a Hubsan is like comparing a Lamborghini to a Ford Pinto.

They've upgraded it to the CGO 3+ instead of the original CGO 3. I've got one that is standard, and one I've put a 50mm (equivalent) Peau lens into. For cinema and inspection, I'm loving the lens. Here is an inspection I shot with it (not the report vid, just cuts for sharing)

Ditto. In SLC Utah, West Jordan store, they have more than 20 units, and I was able to purchase three, including backpacks, now bringing my fleet of Solo's to nine units. Aside from being the drone I use for training, I've now got parts for when I need to cannibalize units. That said, I'm...

Solo's are $379.00 at Best Buy (the company chosen to disburse remaining inventory) with extra battery, props, gimbal. There is no "continuation path" for Solo. It is EOL (End of Life'd) by 3DR. This is well-known. Drone isn't "approaching" consumer good costs, it *is* a consumer good by any...

I do not believe this would not be a bad decision. The Solo is still the most robust, capable UAV in its class. It's true that parts, etc will become harder to find, and it's true the company is end-of-lifing itself. That doesn't make the drone any less valuable. GoPro has also launched the...