Recent content by TDodgens

I have the same case but the foam is cut differently. It's a good case and seems strong enough to take a few drops or hits and still protect your stuff. I don't have the sun shade, but opinion on them around here seems to be neutral. The propeller lock works well, but I worry about it pulling on...

I don't want to sound rude, but if you've had absolutely no luck flying four different drones, the problem is more likely user error. I swear I'm not trying to insult you, and you could have had a run of bad luck, I don't know. My only suggestions for your Spark is to make sure the battery is...

Your right! The only reference to a 400 ft. ceiling I can find in any of my AMA stuff and the stuff online is that you must fly below 400 ft. within 3 miles of an airport. Have we seen the "guidelines" from the FAA so often that we just accept them as rules, when there is no legal ground for...

Rule #2 under 336 "kinda" says differently. I hate how vauge these rules are sometimes. "(2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community- based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization" I think it is generally accepted that...

So here is a video of the Mavic Pro and the Spark comparing opened vs closed props at start-up. Until I saw this video I'd have psshawed the idea of opening the props before starting the motors. I think I will unfold then from now on. The interesting bit is the extreme amount of shake on the...

It doesn't just suck for Android users, it sucks for DJI as well. Last time I checked Android has close to 90% of the global market of mobile devices currently in use, so DJI are basically shooting themselves in the foot. Every Android user that has a crap experience with a DJI product will...

Right. I didn't mean to imply that you can fly with complete disregard to airports with a 107. In my general flying area it would eliminate the phone calls for me.

I've decided to get my Part 107 for 1) Not having to call airports every time I'm within five miles of one. 2) Just to learn more about the airspace I'm flying in. 3) It makes me feel super cool to look at a sectional chart and know what all those letters and numbers mean. I have no desire...

I've never used it to fly my Spark, but if your an Android user I used the Litchi app to fly waypoint missions with my Phantom 3. I know the Spark was missing some Litchi features a while back, and waypoints might still be an unsupported feature.

Also try a hobby shop if you have one near you. They can probably order the correct screw, but most good shops keep an inventory of tiny screws and stuff for model railroads or other RC hobbies.

Have you looked into unlocking your NFZ through DJI? DJI - Fly Safe Could be a few clicks, might take some paperwork, might be rejected. Could be worth a shot though.

Wow, this is crazy! I like to think I keep up with drone "stuff" pretty well and had no idea the registration was back! That being said, imagine how many people that are just casual flyers have no idea.

My drones are registered because that was the law when I started flying, but as far as I know registration is still open, but not required any longer, unless your flying under Part 107. Has this changed again and I just missed it?

I don't think you can use this app for the Mavic Air. The version of the app is older than the release of the Air, so I doubt it would even recognize yours. I could be wrong though, it could work with some limited functionality.

I'm using the full version and Google Maps works perfectly. I am connected to my home WiFi and using OTG. I haven't tested flying without WiFi connected, so I can't comment on those maps working in the wild.