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 the rules that have been put in place by the FAA. I … [Read more...] about An Argument Against Remote ID
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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 (Temporary Flight Restriction) during professional sporting events. There are heavy … [Read more...] about Illegal Drone at Cincinnati Bengals Playoff Game
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 experience. I could barely keep that drone in the air. But the Mini gave me a … [Read more...] about Happy Dronniversary
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 is another thing to take an exposure with a drone hovering in the air. The Air 2s uses Real Steady to … [Read more...] about Long Exposure with the DJI Air 2s
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 for a flight. There is nothing worse than arriving at a location an hour away and … [Read more...] about Make a Drone Pre-Shoot Planning Checklist, Don’t Forget Your Gear