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    Trying a new video style for roof inspections....

    Although I sometimes provide a video overview of a roof structure, more likely than not I would just take stills from a grid flight, supplemented with detail images on particular areas of concern. Then export the lot into Scopito. That gives the client all the data they need in terms of drone...
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    Is it possible to quickly change from slave control to master control in Inspire 1?

    Plug a battery into the side of your master controller and just carry on as normal. If your battery is getting this low to pack away it strikes me you need battery backup for flight.
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    New FW for I2 v01.02.05

    One key point if you also fly the M200 is that the format for the batteries is now the same. So you will be able to swap batteries between the two models and not have to wait for firmware incompatibilities to work themselves out.
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    Suing DJI

    Given your legal background it would be interesting to hear your legal argument against DJI. Even the new euro ecodesign regulations only cover a range of household white goods and displays (televisions/monitors). DJI offers warranties and will repair or replace damaged goods. Frustration may...
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    Are drone directories worth paying for

    Fair enough. On the issue of permissions and exemptions, I don’t think there is a way to simplify them. CAA is purely there to regulate safe use of airspace. They don’t take sides and they don’t show favour. If an organisation makes an application for exemptions, on whatever basis, they have...
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    Are drone directories worth paying for

    So which bit of my reply is inaccurate? I gave a range of options from not bothering to considering. Some organisation do well out of the directories, some don’t. I am a member of several. One is paid the others are free. I have received work from the paid one which has proven worthwhile...
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    Are drone directories worth paying for

    The caveat is that no directory can make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. You get out what you put in so if you register anywhere, make sure you complete ALL the profile details, ensure your website links remain valid and that you upload a relevant and high quality showreel appropriate to the...
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    Are drone directories worth paying for

    It depends on what the directories are doing for the pilots. Are they just acting as another google opportunity? If so, probably not worth bothering unless they are doing it for free (because, why not?). Some in the UK are starting to offer value add services and market very heavily. There...
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    Lost My inspire 1 pro using litichi

    Presumably if you find or replace it you will consider amending your standard operating practice? This sort of issue is bad enough with Mavics and Phantoms without having Inspire mincing machines going AWOL.
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    Geofence rectangle instead of radius

    Yep, GS Pro Virtual Fence is the place to go. Just be careful when landing particularly if you have been operating at low set speeds as it can come down a bit quick. Good luck.
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    Aircraft Battery Fire

    So in this case the battery was wet and therefore could be classed as not correctly maintained. I'm glad you survived this experience but I'm really searching to find real-world examples of fires of correctly maintained batteries in an I1 during flight. Posted in a few forums and no joy yet...
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    Aircraft Battery Fire

    Yes, I saw that one too a few months ago. To be honest, if there was to be a case of a battery doing this I would sort of expect it in a repair shop. This is where damaged and possibly abused kit gets sent. I too carry a fire extinguisher and blanket to every job...but I sort of think I'm...
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    Aircraft Battery Fire

    No...I haven't suffered one. And I can't remember reading about any instances of Inspire or Phantom batteries going rogue during flight at all. I was shown some horrific images during ground school, but these were of batteries that had been badly packed in an aircraft hold, hadn't been...
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    UK PCFO renewal - Risk table / matrix

    Sorry, don't know what I was thinking there.
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    UK PCFO renewal - Risk table / matrix

    It certainly wouldn't be a bad idea for the CAA to sample the OMs of any NQE they choose to audit to ensure they are meeting the requirements properly. I get the feeling that there is a ticklist mentality at CAA of 1. CAP reference table 2. ECCAIRS, 3. Insurance company name matching ZOM...