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    How to use multiple drones with Litchi

    So I use Litchi and up to date have only had one DJI UAV but now I have access to another. How do I use Litchi with both? Litchi asks what UAV you have during the initial setup but then it seems you are committed to that model. Whats the score ? Do I require 2 Tablets to use 2 models? ??
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    It went down and I couldn't stop it.

    A note to all, battery warnings are great but battery failsafe RTH is just stupid and should be eliminated.
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    Is the following an invasion of Privacy?

    I am sure when the camera was first invented some people claimed invasion of privacy. There is always someone with a gripe. Almost nobody complains about helicopters spying on your pool for council charges or Google tracking your every move.
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    SUPER BUMMED...Dizzy!

    maybe it's nervousness. do you find it makes you anxious? Noise from the drone can add to the confusion so maybe block your eyes with some cotton wool. I find FPV is much earlier to take photos and videos once you are confident.
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    SUPER BUMMED...Dizzy!

    Flying FPV can be a bit unnerving at first. Give it a few goes before conceding. When your eyes interpret motion but your ears don't your brain gets confused.
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    Phantom 4 Pro Flyaway

    If you are flying a helicopter you keep a constant eye out for landmarks, because that's how you can be sure where you are. While GPS is possible and included in many aircraft, these days, It's a safety precaution to know where you are visually. In the case of manned aircraft you look for places...
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    Recreational drone now illegal in most of Canada...

    Your minister for moving-things is an ignoramus, as there have been plenty of RC aircraft up in the plus 400ft air space for decades. Most RC glider completions and recreational flying, have been using the same airspace for a long time, with not major problems. Birds constitute a larger threat...
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    Was it a drone? British airways flight

    More people on the ground have died at air shows than will ever be killed by camera drones or FPV enthusiasts. Demonized for things that haven't happened. I plan to FPV my combat gliders this summer to improve this relaxing pastime but you can bet all the cranks will be at us again. Even...
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    Was it a drone? British airways flight

    My knowledge of the incident was from persons who attended the accident, but my memory is not perfect and it was long ago. I understand the F111 was practicing low level bombing and there was limited time to respond. The aircraft would have been able to fly with one engine if that was the only...
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    Was it a drone? British airways flight

    No that is all wrong. Regulation makes money and employs thousands or maybe millions. The number of regulations are proportional to the likely amount of money participants will/can pay. If safety was governments primary concern, there would be no wars and soldiers would be issued Nerf guns. I...
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    How do I power down after catching?

    An EVA exercise mat, you can buy from most department stores for $10-15, make a great landing pad. Easy to carry and cheap. A garden sign, like you get from gardening stores for $5 can be used as a warning sign. Cost of a law suit from someone attempting to catch your UAV and loosing a finger...
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    How do I power down after catching?

    And everyone trips. So avoid cliffs! Cheers
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    How do I power down after catching?

    Don't do it. It will end in pain! Check my finger from last weeks error of judgement.
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    Tryed flying advanced indoors just for test

    Have you tried a ride-on mover inside your home? That's a hoot too, I expect!