Orbit Mode is a very nice Intelligent mode that allows the drone to orbit a focus object. One simply sets a height and radius (orbit) of the done. The Drone then orbits the object, with focus toward the center or focal object. In reverse mode, you can simply rotate the drone (with sticks) 180 degrees to look away from the object. You can also adjust the radius, inward or outward.
This then allows you to capture the area around an object versus the object.
Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
You may ask “Why do I need to keep visual line of sight (VLOS) on my sUAS when I have a monitor or goggles?” ….continue reading full post →
DJI’s No Fly Zone Map
In prior post we discussed the No Fly zones that are around all airports, airfields and bases. In today’s vast tech world, I am sure there are numerous on-line no-fly maps.
The one we refer to most is by Drone manufacturer, DJI. They provide both and online map as well as incorporating the map into their firmware and device apps. ….continue reading full post →
What is the best way to know where drones can fly?
In an earlier post I discussed where one can fly a drone in Tucson. What about outside of Tucson? To answer this, let’s look at the FAA’s rules first and foremost. One of the rules that the FAA is quite clear about is NOT flying inside the specified radius of any airports. Called the No-Fly zone. ….continue reading full post →
Where can I fly?
Although the FAA has jurisdiction of all US Airspace, it has provided the means for state, city and local governments some latitude on governing of UAV flights.
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