Recent content by Jim Z

Thanks for all the suggestions. I boarded the cargo ship underway and powered up my Phantom 4 Pro on the bridge wing (did not bring my Inspire Pro). Got the expected strong magnetic interference, so I did not risk taking off (there was no room at all on the aft deck, as the ship was fully...

Anybody have any experience launching / landing a drone from a large ocean-going container or tanker ship? I have a client (a shipping company) who wants me to do that, but I'm afraid there's too much interference and steel. I'm suggesting that we shoot from a work boat trailing the ship from...

FAA sUAS Remote Pilot Certificated. Inspire 1 owner, experienced TV/ Video Producer, Camera, Editor

Yes, I tried that. My slave controller was totally bricked. The Master did not see it in the menu.

I had the exact same problem. I upgraded to the latest firmware, first on the Inspire 1, then on the Master RC, and the DJI Go app. Successful. Then when I went to the Slave controller, it was totally bricked. No link between the Slave and Aircraft, or to the Master, and not even a connection...

Thanks for the info- very helpful. Now, what kind of anti-collision lights are available / practical for the Inspire 1 that are visible from 3SM?

This is absolutely ridiculous! Here's my story: Inspire 1 with dual controls, operating fine for almost a year. On 8-31-16, I followed the prompts on Upgrade Required. After upgrading, my Slave Controller no longer functions. It powers up, but no communication to the quadcopter, and no...

Got thru IACRA today. Good to go! Now, wading through insurance options.

Yes! I'm currently stuck there, then the website timed out. The instructions say that it may take up to 48 hours for the info to upload in IACRA, so I'll give it a shot tomorrow.

Took the Part 107 test Monday- passed with 87%.

I left a voicemail with the FSDO on Wednesday. Have not heard back. Will try again Monday.

Yes, calling my local FSDO is on the agenda for tomorrow.

I can't thank you enough for your prompt and thorough response. This definitely clears things up, and allows me to make further progress legally. Sorry if I seemed a bit pedantic or ignorant, but I REALLY wanted to make sure I'm getting this right, and I do believe that "the only stupid...

Section 333, Inspire 1 owner, experienced TV / Video Producer, Camera, Editor

I just received my Section 333 and Blanket COA (after 6 months). I do not have a pilot’s license. Perhaps my questions have been addressed in previous posts, but I’ve spent a good deal of time searching, and found conflicting information. Can I legally operate commercially along with a...