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Recent content by Chad Ray

  1. Chad Ray

    Hard landing GPS now not connecting?

    Just finished test flight after update and completely reset every plug. Works great!
  2. Chad Ray

    Hard landing GPS now not connecting?

    They are some tiny torx screws.
  3. Chad Ray

    Hard landing GPS now not connecting?

    Thank you!
  4. Chad Ray

    Hard landing GPS now not connecting?

    Any ideas on cost or where to purchase. Having a tough time locating a star wrench small enough to take apart.
  5. Chad Ray

    Hard landing GPS now not connecting?

    Fresh water. Hard landing.
  6. Chad Ray

    Hard landing GPS now not connecting?

    Had a hard landing after battery went from 5:36 minutes to Critically Low 6% in an instant. I managed to get it to shore before it hit the bank. It was half submerged but I dried it out immediately. All of the systems seemed to come back online. Even the camera. It works on my Osmo. Now my...
  7. Chad Ray

    Pilot needed at Camp Lejeune

    I'm not sure you can fly these on base. Even to film bridge construction.
  8. Chad Ray

    Anyone have experience with FAA for Public (government) use?

    Cobra's, H-53's, C-130's dropping parachuters, Ospreys, and not to mention Harriers and soon the F35 Lightning. Lots of low airspace. We just opened a new airport at OAJ. Bringing more traffic in with new airline. New control tower soon to come. All traffic has been going thru Wilmington...
  9. Chad Ray

    Anyone have experience with FAA for Public (government) use?

    I will be flying in Jacksonville North Carolina.
  10. Chad Ray

    Anyone have experience with FAA for Public (government) use?

    Awesome...Thanks for the insight. Lots of reading to do!
  11. Chad Ray

    Anyone have experience with FAA for Public (government) use?

    I sure could use some help. I am not sure the FAA will let us use the drone in the areas we want to use them. I live near 2 airbases and an airport. I am trying to use the drone under 400 feet of course but, I never really know where they may need me to shoot. We are using the drone for...
  12. Chad Ray

    Anyone have experience with FAA for Public (government) use?

    I am using this as a tool for our local government to do river surveying and storm and flood damage assesment. I have over 300 hours of actual flight time in helicopters and several hours of drone time.
  13. Chad Ray

    Anyone have experience with FAA for Public (government) use?

    I was inquiring if any one has gone through the process of obtaining a COA (certificate or waiver of authorazation). Most all of the completed applications I have seen online use everything but an Inspire 1. I was looking for some helpful information on how to write up the plan for the FAA...