Recent content by DroneDude

Hugin is more capable than anything mentioned above, but can't be used properly without serious study, because it was designed for professionals. It isn't a good option for someone who wants software that is easy to use without study, but is a great option for professionals who need to stitch...

The FAA has posted a Flight Advisory warning of GPS interference testing over large radiuses around Bremerton, Washington from Oct 16 through Nov 18, 2017. See this PDF file for more details. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2017/Oct/FFC_17-09_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf

My XSP doesn't save thumbnail images. Is that new with the beta firmware?

If true there's significant benefit to being a fool!

I have used a BESTEK 300W power inverter for several months without any apparent problems. I have four batteries. When I think more than four might be needed to complete a mission I start charging the first discharged one while flying with the remaining three. The first one is recharged by the...

In addition to reducing the risk of flying into something during RTH flights, another good reason to set a high RTH altitude is that the maximum communication range is generally much farther at high drone altitudes. If communication is lost flying below 400 feet there is a good chance that it...

He actually has freely-provided reasons why someone probably shouldn't apply for a registration fee refund. Go here How to Get Your $5 Drone Registration Refund & Info Deleted. - and scroll down to "Words of Warning Before Filling it Out." I don't think Jonathan Rupprecht deserves criticism for...

The FAA has posted a Flight Advisory warning that the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center is scheduled to conduct GPS interference testing over a large radius around Fallon, Nevada at various times between 18 and 21 September, 2017. The affected radius depends on flight altitude. The...

This video provides a practical demonstration of geomagnetic storm effects. https://autelxpilots.com/threads/thoughts.1101/

A geomagnetic storm has been causing serious and suddenly changing GPS errors. Because of that, it hasn't been safe to fly in GPS mode. Always check the link below before flying: Planetary K-index | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

There is a geomagnetic storm underway that can be expected to cause serious GPS errors. See: Planetary K-index | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

I haven't installed the beta FW, because even after many months of development it still doesn't fix easy-to-fix problems that cripple commercial usage, but especially due to concerns about new NFZ functionalities. The reported flight-performance improvements are great, and I would like to have...

I read the mail here occasionally and decided to say "Hi." I am located on the Oregon Coast, have both Part 107 and Part 61 pilot certificates and about 1600 hours as pilot-in-command of manned aircraft. I have owned a couple Mooney airplanes, but sold the most recent one after eight years of...