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    The Navy Is Assembling a Hacker Team to Fight Off Small Drones

    True article. Beyond that, I'm not saying a damn thing. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! So far this one is in the "exploratory" mode. Happens all the time. You wouldn't believe some of the ideas and theories that are being thrown around. I thought the idea of "killer dolphins" was an...
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    FAA Turned Over More Safety Work to Boeing Under Pressure to Regulate Drones

    Just a few personal comments based on a career as a NAVY, commercial, instructor and test pilot who is married to an aviation attorney. 1) Drones haven't killed anyone - yet! Give it time. There is a significant effort in process to prevent that from occurring. By-the-way, this statement isn't...
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    Tort Law Relating to Drones Act ULC activity.

    A couple of things come to mind: 1) There are 3 categories of UAS operators; (1) the law abiding, (2) the clueless, (3) and the illegal. 2) You can't legislate stupid
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    The Uniform Law Commission And Their Taking Of The NAS

    Purely speculation, but my sense is that with all the pending legislation, both recreational and commercial UAS operations are going to be subject to 1 set of regulations with fewer "grey areas". But I don't have a crystal ball. While you seem to be aware of, and abide by, the "rules of the...
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    The Uniform Law Commission And Their Taking Of The NAS

    Under the heading of "FYI". At a recent FAA/UAS symposium, a number of solutions being considered to address UAS/aircraft incursion were presented. Some of them were met with a collective "WTF?" and became instant bar topics of conversation later that night. Having conversations with...
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    Video connection problems

    I was plagued with video disconnects as well. In addition to the above suggestions, I also removed the gimbal, cleaned the contacts with a soft eraser, wiped the contacts with an alcohol wipe and reinstalled. I have removed and reinstalled the gimbal in the field to correct the issue on a...
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    The FAA seeks to destroy UAS hobby (this week’s FAA UAS Symposium in a nutshell)

    1) I attended the symposium . I read a summary of the waiver requests. I would have denied most of them as well based on the incomplete nature of the application alone. What a bunch of idiots, like turning in your homework without your name. 2) Who thinks it's a good idea to fly a UAV in...
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    FAA UAS Symposium March 6th

    I spoke with Adi at the symposium and asked him how the concept would solve the problem of unidentified UAV's in FAA controlled airspace. His reply, " I wouldn't, but you have to break eggs to make an omelet". Touche. The path to the moon started with some VERY questionable concepts as well...
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    A follow up on Master Airscrew props

    I'm a bit surprised by the trouble you all seem to be having. I have purchased 6 sets over the past 3 months or so and other than 1 minor issue (which i fixed on-the-spot), I have had nothing but a positive experience. I purchased them via Amazon as provided by Master Air Screw. Maybe I was...
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    X-Star Premium range

    For what it's worth, I bought a pair of $14 Skyreat range extenders to try out. I continually suffer from the dreaded "Video Disconnect" message. Range seems to have little to do with it. I immediately noticed an improvement (reduced video disconnects). When I did experience one, it quickly...
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    Autel owners anyone have a opinion on Autel Vs Dji?

    Good entry level unit to train with. I have 2 that I use exactly for that. I hold free "learn to fly" sessions and they are easy to attain solo flight with quickly. After they achieve proficiency with the Breeze, I break out the XSP in training mode and finally go solo. Tip - they sit low to...
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    EVO now available for preorder at B&H

    I was told it's their way of testing products before introducing it to a larger market. Damage control and recalls are easier to manage in a smaller market. Milwaukee does the same thing. If I recall the conversation, Milwaukee bought Ryobi to release new products under. If it has problems, it...
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    EVO being shown again

    So relative to the XSP, they are 0 for 3. What's your point?
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    What Do You Do After 3 Days Of The Flu?

    I learned a long time ago, don't fly while your puking! It's "No Bueno". Glad your vertical and getting back in the saddle.
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    Broxton Bridge Plantation Thugs Shoot Drones, Lie to Police

    Darwin misses some in spite of best efforts