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Recent content by Paul Mac

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    Inspire 1 Pro X5 Case Quality

    I've been having serious problems with the case that came with my Inspire 1 Pro X5. I've owned it for over a year and the zips keep breaking. There seems to be a lot of stress on the zips at the corners when closing. The case is properly loaded with nothing hindering its closure. Has anyone...
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    UK CAA Warns Estate Agents

    Probably not new, but has anyone come across the following, which appears to be common practice in my area: Rather than engaging private (unlicensed) drone operators themselves, some local Estate Agents are simply putting vendors in touch with unlicensed operators to take aerial photos of their...
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    UK Estate Agents using unqualified pilots

    Sorry, frustration got the better of my and I didn't search the topic
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    UK Estate Agents using unqualified pilots

    I have seen a rise locally in the number of Estate Agents including aerial photographs of properties they are marketing (well above the height of mast photography). You would think this would be a good opportunity to offer my services. The problem I've encountered, is that if you ask who is...
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    Commercial operators in UK flying as single operator ?

    I also operate as a "one man band", but always have an observer with me, to ensure safe operation. This is typically the client, who I brief prior to flying. I've always understood it to be a legal requirement in the UK.
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    Gimbal calibration

    I included this in my new members intro, but felt it would be better placed in this section. When my Inspire starts up, it goes through the normal self test/diagnostics, but the camera always ends up finishing left of centre (i.e. not pointing straight ahead). This is easily rectified via DJI's...
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    New Inspire Pilot (Old Phantom 1 Pilot)

    As a quick introduction, I am UK based and have just taken delivery of an Inspire 1 Pro X5, to replace my Phantom 2 that chose to land at a speed in excess of that recommended by DJI (repair or write-off? watch this space). 1 quick introductory question. When my Inspire starts up, it goes...