Recent content by tatmank1

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    400 Foot Altitude Quiz

    Well said. Basically the use of the words "strongly encourage" and "guidlines" as opposed to "required" and "rules" demonstrates the acknowledgement by the FAA that there will be times when it is reasonable and safe to exceed the guidlines. Just be sure that you only do it when required to get a...
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    Flipped Drone

    It is possible if you don't pay attention to the color or that it takes a little effort. I myself did it once but realized before I got it fully threaded and thankfully only ruined a prop by cross threading. It was easier to do than I thought it would be on original plastic prop.
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    Too much negativity!

    Just love my P3P. Sure I had a few puckered moments like when compass error switched to atti mode 3000 feet from shore and 60 ft over Lake Superior (my fault, got distracted and forgot to calibrate for new location). Once I compensated for wind, no problem bringing it home. Truth is...
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    Anyone using Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

    I have the same 8" S2....and it is awesome! Smooth video on a brilliant display and the size is perfect for my aging eyes while keeping the RC/Tablet size and weight manageable. Highly recommended.
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    Newbie Tablet Questions

    I use an s2 8" that works great. Not too big, not too small and has a great display. I often connect it to my phones Hotspot for map updates, but that's not always an option in the sticks (areas with no cellular coverage). A current map is nice to verify position but not really necessary. It...
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    Travel with DJI Phantom Backpack

    I carried mine from Minneapolis to St. Louis and back. TSA didn't say a thing, much to my surprise, and in the end... the boots I was wearing turned out to be more of a hassle.