Recent content by Buck Ames

Excellent course. Took test on 10/25 and passed. Little surprised that there were no METARs or TAFs, one TFR in a METAR like format, one latitude/longitude, lots of weather plus numerous UAS operational/management questions. Jason's course is best ... cost & quality.

Michael91, I have the I1 X3 and the Osmo ... will order the X5 now that DJI has announced the X5 adapter for the Osmo. My question: If you were selecting two lens for the X5 ... what would be you choice. Thanks, CCA

Thanks for your comments. As a result of your response I tested several of the new features and they did work ... those that I could actually observe. Still have the original version noted ... seems several users have same problem. We will see. Thanks

Current Osmo version is 1.0.1.19. Downloaded current version 1.5.2.0, loaded new version on SD, iinstalled and powered up Osmo. Update process looked normal and advanced to 95% but not beyond. Had a quick flash message that update was successful ... however still showing 95%. Waited a few...

Yes - that would be great. I'm in Richmond, VA and can be reached at 804-794-7728. Thanks, Buck Ames

Looking for experienced Inspire 1 pilot in the Richmond, VA area that could do a short presentation at the next Virginia Farm Bureau meeting on February 24, 2016. Great opportunity for some one/organization to get exposure in the agricultural community. Recent article indicated that there...

7 Pairs of Inspire 1345S Props & 4 Pairs of Part No. 53 Mounting Brackets. $50.00 Shipped I have for sale 7 Pairs of Inspire 1345s Props plus 4 Pairs of Part No. 53 Mounting Kits. 3 Prop Pairs are new, 4 Pairs opened but show no unusual wear. Also included are 4 Pairs of Part No. 53 for...

Excellent perspective. The higher end technology arena is an expensive "sport". Apple is another good example of technology/marketing upgrades with the cell phones, iPads, etc. However, Apple does have sort of a trade-in path on some products or there is always the ebay or craigslist...

Great point ... last evenings 11:00pm news here in central Virginia we had an extensive report of drone (UAVs) sightings by smaller aircraft and, as they reported, the serious results of such a collision. I think we are in the beginning stages of radical restrictions on UAVs, an increase in...

Ordered & paid on 9/12 through PayPal ... no response from DJI on ship date. Does anyone have a delivery date? Thanks

In US DJI handled everything ... shipping to - from. They wanted my damaged I1, RC, Camera ... but no batteries. Result after 6 weeks on the nose was a complete new I1, RC, camera and case ... not my I1 repaired but a new one. Nice!! Just received my "repaired" I1. DJI paid shipping both...

Hope the new repair facility makes a difference ... sounds positive. My I1 crashed and I have tried to contact DJI since 7/16. Emails and phone calls ... probably called the 1-818 number 25 times as I was finally told to do just today. The response is "We are having high call volume, please...

Thanks ... sounds like the best option.

Looking for best option to repair my Inspire 1. broken right arm ... right of gimbal/camera. Also an alignment problem since crash was on that right/forward arm. First crash with Inspire and a bit of concern about the prop mounting. Using the quick-attach mods for the props and as I was...