Recent content by slidewilson

Try this? Use of RPAS/Drones in Norway -

They literally took 119 days to reply to me (months after my trip ended). It seemed so absurd that I did the math. I flew for recreational purposes following their guidelines and never had a single issue. Obviously well clear of any airport or built up area. Here's their (obviously...

Hi everyone, I'm on a photo/video/drone assignment in Norway and my Phantom 3 has stopped working. The drone turns on and connects with the remote - I can fire up the props and the gimbal works etc, but the iPhone/DJI app remains disconnected no matter I do. I've tried different cables and...

Just reading up on that.. from Regulations concerning aircraft without a pilot on board etc - .. Section 18. Insurance The operator is responsible for ensuring that it has insurance cover for third-party liability; cf. Section 11-2 of the Aviation Act. I'm new to drone insurance, any...

You didn't receive a reply to your comment from last year but let me just say THANK YOU!! I am going to Norway in a few weeks and this information is invaluable. So thank you!! :)

Wow Mike, A+ letter. I'm going to write a similar one!! Great stuff.

Hi guys, While I think the petition is great, I think you can be equally effective (if not moreso) if you contact the Minister directly at his office on Parliament Hill. Remember that a calm, rational argument will take you farther than an angry, pitchfork one! Also, Marc Garneau was the first...

Thanks, it's quite important. Can you elaborate? I guess it's just a matter of assuming and balancing risk.

I hear you, I just wonder what I'd do if the drone broke, and also if having a backup would help me shoot in some locations because it's more discreet..

I worry!! :)

I might be traveling to Mexico, Grand Cayman and a few other Caribbean places to shoot aerial footage for a large travel company. Worried about something happening to my Phantom 3 Pro. Also, having a Mavic might draw less attention, which could be beneficial depending on where I'm shooting...

Hope this is an ok place to post this. Going on a big hike and would be great to have a few extra batteries. Would love to borrow or rent for a reasonable rate. Can establish collateral/deposit if needed. Please drop me a line if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

Thanks for the great info. I'm not going to have a chance to calibrate on shore. Are you saying it's better to not calibrate? I should be fine for obstacles but it's the antenna interference I'm worried about. It's a massive ship. Would you try? I mean, I could see if I can get it safely up in...

I work on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean and I've received special permission to fly from the helicopter deck while we're in Santorini. I'm pretty excited about getting the shot but I'm worried about taking off from an all-metal cruise ship in a bay. I'm moderately experienced but by no...

Hi everyone, I've been reading through threads on flying drones in Italy but I still can't determine if I need a permit and insurance to fly here. Here's what I've put together so far: The regulations from ENAC are here...