Recent content by Rick A

Samsung recalled all of their new phones today due to a little battery problem. Largest tech recall in history. Apple couldn't be happier if they planned this themselves.

I spoke to a DJI customer rep and specifically asked the question... Can the Mavic be used as a hand held gimballed camera while holding the drone with the arms folded. The answer was yes, the camera can be turned on and used with the arms folded in.

The camera does not seem to be an issue unless you want wider fields of view or don't like to have to focus manually, on the other hand it has a slightly faster aperture. Upgrades to firmware and software are ongoing with all devices so that is not a show stopper. It is a new product which...

Thermal cameras are not cheap.

I will be using several bags depending on what I am doing. For a quick grab and go, the LowePro Passport sling bag has become my go to fav. Up until now, I have been packing a DSLR, extra lenses, a light jacket, sometimes a small tripod, water bottle, etc. With the Mavic Pro, I'll probably leave...

Ordered direct from DJI in the wee hours of Sept 28, shipping just shown as pending.

I asked a DJI tech support rep if the camera could be used while holding the drone. The answer was yes, the drone could be turned on and the camera used, even with the arms folded in. Based on his answer, the drone could be used as a hand held gimbal with camera. That brings the question of how...

From page 48 of the Mavic Pro manual.... Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s , snow, rain and fog.

If one of the moderators can contact me, I could email it to them and perhaps they could post it.