Drone Talk
An Argument Against Remote ID
The implementation of Remote ID for drones has been talked about for years. The idea behind Remote ID is that every drone would broadcast its location and the location of the Remote Pilot in Command (RPiC). The purpose behind Remote ID is to protect the public from irresponsible pilots who endanger the public by violating…
Illegal Drone at Cincinnati Bengals Playoff Game
There are more than a few views I would like to capture with my drone. One of those views would be a professional sports stadium filled with people. But it is not going to happen. I will settle for empty high school football stadiums. There are several reasons for this. The FAA imposes a TFR…
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Happy Dronniversary
One year ago today, December 27, I flew my Mavic Mini for the first time. Happy dronniversary to me! My Mavic Mini was a major upgrade that launched an incredible year droning. The Mini was my first real “drone.” I had previously purchased a cheap drone on Amazon for $70, but it was a terrible…
Long Exposure with the DJI Air 2s
If you are trying to do long exposure with the DJI Air 2s, the slowest shutter speed of the drone is 8-seconds. I wanted to see if I could capture a picture that was clear at this shutter speed. It is one thing to take an 8-second exposure with a camera on a tripod. It…
Make a Drone Pre-Shoot Planning Checklist, Don’t Forget Your Gear
I am a big believer in checklists. When I don’t use a checklist I can almost guarantee I am going to forget something. Checklists are a great way to make sure that nothing gets overlooked. That is why I made a drone pre-shoot planning checklist. This is the checklist I use before I leave home…
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How I Saved My Drone from Being Lost at Sea
I am fortunate to have recovered my Air 2s. This is my story of how I saved my drone from being lost at sea. I joined the Jersey Droners to fly at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn near Coney Island early on a Saturday morning. It is one of the few places designated in NYC…
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10 Quick Tips for Flying a Drone from a Boat
I have had a few opportunities to fly my DJI Air 2s from a boat this summer. In this post, I thought I would share 10 quick tips for flying a drone from a boat. These are all things I picked up from my experiences. 1. Set your drone to “hover” if it loses connection…
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Six Tips for Faster Video Editing
Video editing can be a consuming and time-involving process. But in this post, I share six tips for faster video editing. The person who asked the question stated that they didn’t have a lot of time to spend editing videos and that it seemed time-consuming. The answer is that it is time-consuming. But in response, I came up with six tips for faster video editing.
How To Get Your Part 107 – My Testimony
In this post, I want to share my experience of getting the Part 107 and offer a review of the Pilot Institute which I used to prepare for the exam. If you are considering getting a Part 107 and wondering where to start, I hope this post will help point you in the right direction.…
10 Reasons to Get a Part 107 License
I am so excited! I passed my Part 107 exam and am now eligible to apply for my Part 107 license. So, you might ask, “what is a Part 107 license and why am I getting it?” To answer the question, I wanted to share 10 reasons to get a Part 107 license. 1. To…