Recent content by VeraDrone

It seems to me you have a good excuse to buy a second drone that does not ground you because of a perceived geo fence. For you it would be a business expense. .... “Honey .... we need it for the farm!”

Because of problems like this, I am seriously considering buying an Autel EVO as a backup drone for those times DJI locks me out of a shoot.

In searching for a solution to fly (legally) under restricted airspace (such as in a building), I took a few minutes and made an X-Men Magneto-style helmet for my Phantom to block the GPS signals. It actually worked pretty well. Using kitchen tin foil and masking tape, I was able to mold a...

Thank you, everyone, for taking time to provide your comments and insights. I can assure you I have total respect for TFRs, having flown law enforcement aircraft for years. I did not realize that DJI would force an auto-land as soon as GPS signal is acquired, even if one is successful in...

Hi Guys: A few days ago I tried to fly my DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 under a permanent TFR. I am very familiar with airspace restrictions, having over 5000 hours as a pilot in manned aircraft. I went to a park and tried to take off under a large shade tree. I was within the physical confines of...