Only full frame and only mirrorless and only Canon hardware…he's gone on and on about that and how superior that combination makes one and how you're not a real photographer if you don't have all of that. He ignores the fact that for some people a DX or even a M4/3 is a better option…and it's been quite clear that he looks down on any 'amateur' that uses anything less than what he states unequivocally is "better". Sounds like bragging to me.

And it's really a shame because he's actually obviously a really smart guy and asks good questions to amplify needs in response to questions…but the elitist attitude can tend to turn people off. Sarcasm is a nice change of pace sometimes…and the advantages of full frame or mirrorless are true…for some situations but not all…and all his Canon pushing doesn't make them better, just better for him and in his opinion. Brand of equipment is irrelevant to making a good photo…there's a guy on another forum who espouses the 80/4 rule…80% of a good photo comes from 4 inches behind the viewfinder…and the remaining 20% is readily achievable by even consumer level crop sensor hardware from any of the vendors. Brand bashing gets nobody anywhere.

Is there anyone else who purchased one of these? It has a nice HD camera built into it, and I thought I could get some unusual shots I'd like to have. I was able to get the drone powered up, one time, complete with two headlights, and I got it to fly, here in my den. So I grabbed it before it hurt itself. Could not get it started again. And even then, I just kept pressing buttons to get it powered up. The instructions are so utterly vague, it doesn't even tell how to power up the drone.

I'm hoping the answer is 'yes', so I'm asking: Is there anyone else here who has purchased a Quadcopter Drone?

Bill

I have a DJI Mini 2. The FAA says "visual line of sight" even means being able to see what direction it is pointing! So in my case, it is about the same 100 feet to be fully legal. It can stretch to more if I allow myself to be "marginally legal".

My personal rules are the same for everything else I do. I do what I can to not bother people or put them at risk. That said, I'm 75 years old and still drive on the public's roads in 12,000 pound motorhome! Everything in perspective! Right?

DrJoeS possibly what you're not understanding is that the lion's share of commercial photographers only work under contract. Deliverables, Fees, Usage (market and duration limitations), etc are negotiated, agreed upon and accepted before any work is done. The only real issues are when the terms specified in the contract are not honored...
Only then are civil actions even considered.

Yes I've had imagery "borrowed" without my consent... So what? I could care less...
I have bills to pay thus I'm totally focused on meeting and exceeding the expectations what few client I still have have left.

What concerns me here is why would a PhD psychologist broach a query with a potential of raising paranoia and thus cortisol levels DrJoeS? While you may be entitled to claim the title of "Doctor" in an academic scenario in my humble estimation you fall just a tad short of what might be expected from a Licensed Board Certified Medical Doctor. To this end I'm simply going to address you as JoeS moving forward...

So JoeS are you aware that many across our country are now living in a society that currently is under considerable duress... Meaning the sympathetic nervous system is hyperactive... Maybe engaging your UHH audience's parasympathetic nervous system might be more germane and appropriate at this juncture... How about some serene tranquil imagery from Tampa Bay, FL.

Oh, the cornerstone of paranoid schizophrenia treatment, are antipsychotic medications which are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs. They're thought to control symptoms by affecting the brain neurotransmitter dopamine. Maybe consider reviewing dissertations on the aforementioned JoeS... Albeit in a clinical scenario I've noticed that Haloperidol (Haldol) is widely deployed...

All the best on your journey JoeS...