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    Havvn't Flown in a Couple Years Tablet Wont connect

    Afternoon, The tablet is an old Samsung. It was very reliable when put away couple years ago. WIFI turned off. All the tablet was used for was the P3P. After the controller and bird are powered on, I plug in the tablet. The battery icon on the tablet changes showing it is connected to...
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    Havvn't Flown in a Couple Years Tablet Wont connect

    Afternoon. Did some research here, but couldn't find my problem. I got a P3P. Had a mystery roof shingle in my back yard. Wanted to get the drone out to try and inspect roof. Bird and controller connect fine. My old samsung tablet that I only use for the P3P (DJI GO 2.8.2) is stuck on "HOW...
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    Did The President ruin anyone else's weekend?

    This is a common symptom of, "new memberitus." Other more common symptoms include telling everyone they know more than moderators and telling others their for sale ad is priced too high.
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    Illinois surveillance law

    I just don't understand Illinois law makers. Bipartisan opposition nearly kills bill to allow police drone surveillance in Illinois Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB2562
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    Ha ha. You can actually buy this.

    This is a great post for many reasons. The best part is the Cartman reference. I work with a few Cartmen on my department.
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    Man shot, killed in Lawrence, Ind. after drone transaction

    Not sure where you are from, but this was not the case where I am. Two years ago almost matched Chicago's worst year on record. It would've if not for the finest EMS and trauma surgeons on the planet. heyjackass.com Homicide Trend (1957-2017) | Chicago Murder, Crime & Mayhem | HeyJackass!
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    April Fools HOAX ~ FAA Extends ADS-B Mandate To 2040

    Sad trombone........
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    Flying a golf course tomorrow.

    I'd expect a comment like this from a member who joined last week.... No disrespect.
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    Chicago Ordinance Still A Bit Vague....?

    Scroll down to the second story. You basically have to crash into a building to get locked up. CWB Chicago: Man Throws Cigarette At CTA Worker, Declares Belmont Red Line Station "Gang Neighborhood" (And Other Weird Stuff)
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    DSLRPros Ultimate DP Kit (P1)

    No
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    Helicopter businesses losing to drone operators

    I know a TV station producer in Chicago. They love their helicopter but hate the cost. They have been studying and analyzing ways to switch to drones. But with the above factors and the proximity to O'Hare and Midway, the switch is a ways off.
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    LOST MY DRONE! HELP :(

    MAF has it.
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    DJI has abandoned professionals

    Will someone please tell me why I read these threads. It's like the car crash you can't ignore as you drive by I guess.
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    Oregon Taxpayers

    If I were an Oregon tax payer....I'd be a bit concerned. If I were an Inspire pilot looking for some cheap spare parts.....I'd say score. Public Surplus: Auction #1896933