Recent content by Ty180

I'm aware of the criteria when applying for a waiver and I'm well-versed on part 107, I'm just referring to the chute as an added level of safety which can't hurt, don't really think it's a vague idea really thanks for your input!

I know a few people that are commercial flyers and they apply for waivers constantly because most missions arent over unpopulated land. I agree as some people say this is a bit stupid for the average user that just flies in unpopulated areas, but someone that's going to fly commercially how...

I was thinking it was a good idea in regards to the drone's momentum is slowed therefore won't injure someone as badly or reduce property damage. I plan to fly commercially soon so it seems appealing to me as an added layer of protection if something goes wrong. Having this equipment for my...

Since Autel is a fairly new company, they haven't really been able yet to polish everything regarding the app and actual data we're able to access from the X-Star. But according to their blog a software development kit (SDK) is now available to developers.Autel Robotics to Release Software...

I was thinking that as well, I searched YouTube for video of it on the Autel, couldn't find any. Here's a link of one on a phantom. At 159.00 for the parachute plus 35 for the mount the price isn't to bad for the protection. But how bad does it affect the flight characteristics?

Interested in this parachute, but how much battery time I would lose with it installed? For the price seems like a good investment in minimizing damage from a system failure.AUTEL X-Star MINI Mount - Mars Parachutes