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Mar 23, 2019 11:30:40   #
ClaudiaA wrote:
I was really interested, downloaded the app and the first thing it did was tell me that I was within 5 miles of a (tiny) airport. I would have to file a date and time that I would be flying it (on my own land) 90 days before flying, and if I got rained out......file again.

Also, the certification was on the weight of the drone not the profession/commercial use.


You should be able to unlock the zone on the Go4 app. Or you can go to https://www.dji.com/flysafe/self-unlock. You will need to register for a account on the Dji website. But then you can unlock the zone and it is good for 3 days. Unless you are in a red restricted zone you should be good to fly right away.
You do not need the actual weight of your drone if you are flying for fun with the FAA. Here is the link to register your drone. The certificate is good for 3 years and you file under Section 336, it will set you back 5 dollars. https://faadronezone.faa.gov/
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Mar 23, 2019 11:04:32   #
ClaudiaA wrote:
If I'm not using it for commercial purposes do I have to get a certificate (even if the weight requires it)?


No you do not need a certificate. Just register the drone with the FAA for 5 bucks.
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Mar 23, 2019 11:02:04   #
Here is the forum for the DJI Mavic series and they have links on the bottom of the page to all the other Dji drones plus some others. https://mavicpilots.com/. Also Dji provides a free app that you can download to fly your drone with. Depending on which model you buy you will use the Dji Go or Dji Go4 app. These app's will run on either ios or android. Oh and they have a simulator built in that you use with your controller. These drones are not hard to fly at all. I use to fly RC aircraft and the difference is night and day. These drones are super easy to fly and rock solid in the air. Don't invest in a flight simulator. Just go out in your backyard and fly. You won't be sorry.
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Mar 23, 2019 10:18:33   #
DJI is the leader in the industry and their drones have a lot of capabilities. All of them take great video and still pictures. They will also shoot HDR. At least all of mine shoot HDR. The first thing when you get your drone is to register it with the FAA. This cost 5 dollars and they will assign you a number (tail number just like a airplane) that must be displayed on the drone. Even if you just plan on flying for fun they must be registered. Then since you are planning on using it commercially you will need to get that Part 107 certificate. Then you can rent yourself out and make some extra money on the side as well. Drone pilots get paid well. I have 4 DJI drones and i love them all. I don't need 4 but i like them for different things. A lot of folks here mention the Dji Mavic 2 pro. This is a great little drone that fly's excellent and takes excellent pictures and video's. It is my go to drone because it is so easy to setup and fly and it can fit just about everywhere. The drawback being if it is windy it does not handle the wind as well because it is so small. Next is the Dji Phantom 4 and Phantom 4 pro. These are great drones and just like the Mavic shoot great pictures and video. The pro has a better 20 mp camera and you can adjust the aperture also along with more sensors on the body of the drone. Lastly and i have not seen this mentioned here is the Dji Inspire 1 Pro. This is a professional drone and is pretty impressive looking. It has the Zenmuse X5 camera which has interchangeable lenses and has great low light capabilities. The drawback being the battery life is about 18 minutes tops and this drone is large. It comes in a big suitcase and it takes about 5 minutes to setup. But it does handle wind real well.
Just practice in your backyard till you get comfortable , they are easy to fly. And check out video's on you tube.
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Mar 23, 2019 09:41:18   #
jayd wrote:
King schools, on line 100 dollars +/-. Proctored FAATest 150.00 = 2 year certificate.

If your drone or photo benifits a business it is commercial.

Download air map app for your phone.

Purchase a log book.

Purchase insurance.

Max altitude is 400 tt.

Line of sight flight.

And much more..... part 107 will define limits.

Dji...spark 1080 p 12 mp

Phantom 4 and below he video 12 mp
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Phantom 4 pro and up 4 k and 20 mp
King schools, on line 100 dollars +/-. Proctored F... (show quote)


FYI: all Phantom 4's no matter what model can shoot 4k. The original Phantom 4 has a smaller 12mp sensor the phantom 4 advance has the same camera as the Phantom 4 pro at 20mp but does not have as many sensors for avoiding stuff you might fly into.
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Mar 22, 2019 12:21:13   #
I had this lens and it worked great on my D3400 and thus it will work on your 3200. I traded it because it was so large and heavy for a Nikon P900 which is much lighter and has a much further reach.
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Mar 10, 2019 11:04:08   #
There is so much to see in the Black Hills, Custer State Park, The Badlands, Spearfish Canyon and Devils Tower and all of it beautiful. Then in Cheyenne the old Historic Plains hotel is in downtown. The rooms have a cowboy theme to them. Not much to see in Cheyenne in my opinion. There is a great place outside of town to eat though. It is called "The Bunkhouse Bar & Grill" It is out in the middle of nowhere on Happy Jack road probably 6 to 8 miles outside of Cheyenne. They have a couple of rusted old Model T trucks at the entrance and some old buckboard wagons. They even have a place to tie up your horses. The food is good also. Whatever you do stay away from I-25 going into Denver in the middle of the afternoon. You will be stuck in traffic until all your grandchildren are grown up. Sounds like a great trip.
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Feb 22, 2019 11:05:25   #
Look at MPB.com they have a couple of D7000's and some D7100's. I have purchased from them several times and have always been happy. They have good prices as well.
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Jan 29, 2019 10:11:18   #
I'm with you GrandmaG. All of our friends use their phones to take pictures. I just figure they don't really care about pictures. But if i'm around they are bugging me to shoot the pictures and post them with my REAL camera. "Oh can you send me that pic" or "Can you text me that photo, it so great" Well sure but first i need to load it on to my computer then email it to myself then text. I rarely use my phone as i take a camera with me all the time. My wife has a I-Phone 8 and yes it takes great pics up to a point but my Sony mirror-less cameras do so much better in low light with less noise and can focus and shoot way faster than that phone.
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Oct 23, 2018 11:04:39   #
I have bought gear from Ebay for years. I have never had a issue. In fact in most cases i was more than pleased with the camera or whatever camera gear i bought from them. Just make sure to check the seller's feedback and don't buy anything from someone that has negative feedback. Even if they don't mention returns, you are still protected by Ebays money back policy. I have noticed that KEH also sells on Ebay but they don't give very good descriptions of what they are selling. So i have never bought from them on Ebay . Also make sure to use PayPal so you are protected. I have bought several items from MPB.com and have been extremely happy with my purchase and their service.
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Aug 7, 2018 10:02:13   #
I bought the Nikon B700 and couldn't be happier. It shoots RAW and zooms to over 1400mm. Plus it is smaller and cheaper. Price range is around 400. Some places less some more.
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Jul 31, 2018 08:41:54   #
Just trade in the the DX lenses at KEH or MPB.com and get some VR lenses. Just make sure they don't say DX on them. But you DO WANT VR (vibration reduction). I would love to have a D850.
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Jun 27, 2018 18:08:46   #
This was shot before i knew all the advantages of raw so no it was shot as a .jpeg back in 2015.
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Jun 27, 2018 17:57:03   #
Thanks for all your help. Yes i see it now. I tried to fix it but gave up. You guys are great.
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Jun 27, 2018 11:09:11   #
Hello fellow hogs. Can i get some feedback on this picture of a cute little Maltese puppy? I was told by Adobe stock that it was rejected because of exposure. But they don't give any info if it was over or under exposed. I have only been shooting for a year and i guess i don't see it. I hope some of you more experienced photo guys can help. Thanks


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