expireddirtyherry posted Jul 04, 2023 08:29 AM
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expireddirtyherry posted Jul 04, 2023 08:29 AM
Costco Members: DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone Bundle w/ Extra Batteries/Charger/microSD
+ Free S/H$730
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You nailed it - especially with the cripple hammer comment.
This isn't correct. A drone weighing more than 249g by itself or with accessories at takeoff only means you need to pay the $5 FAA registration fee online. You pay the fee, label your drone(s) with your recreational reg number you get and then go on with your life. One registration covers all of your recreational use drones and then lets you add accessories like prop guards, landing gear extensions, gimbal protectors, strobes, payload releases, etc. You only need a Part 107 "license" (certificate) if you're using it for non-recreational purposes and if you're doing that you need to register each drone individually with a separate reg ID # regardless of weight. This 249g no-reg thing is just a marketing ploy that actually introduces huge limitations to actually enjoying the drone.
No, that's not how any of this works.
They're using Mavic 3s for the extra payload capacity and range, not Mini Pros.
Also, PSA: the high capacity batteries push the weight above 250 g meaning you must be a licensed drone pilot to fly it, and even then that imposes extra restrictions about flying near / above people.
So, not having high capacity batteries isn't necessarily a bad thing depending on your situation.
If it was that, this would be a smoking hot deal and I'd be in for a cancellation.
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Plenty flight time with the 3 regular batteries,
Lacking bags?:
Any padded bag will do. I am using a old small SLR camera bag.
Lacking Props?
A pack of props is $10 at Dji. There are knock off ones cheaper. I had both. the Dji ones were more stable than my knock-offs.
Use a correct size screw driver and apply presure to not strip the small prop screws.
I HIGHLY recommend getting the B4UFLY and UAV Forecast Apps on your phone.
The RC is nice but DJI gave it a gentle whack with the cripple hammer. Otoh, setup is faster and it is less fiddly with fewer cables. JMO.
The RC is nice but DJI gave it a gentle whack with the cripple hammer. Otoh, setup is faster and it is less fiddly with fewer cables. JMO.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_s...ste
Also, PSA: the high capacity batteries push the weight above 55 g meaning you must be a licensed drone pilot to fly it, and even then that imposes extra restrictions about flying near / above people.
So, not having high capacity batteries isn't necessarily a bad thing depending on your situation.
It means you have to register the drone if you fly it in the configuration. If one is flying recreationally in the U.S. they can fly a drone weighing up to 55 lbs as long as it is flown within the required speed and height limits and is flown in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace.
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Unlike other posters I prefer the screen less controller since my phone has a much better screen and I carry my phone anyway.
Unlike other posters I prefer the screen less controller since my phone has a much better screen and I carry my phone anyway.
Unlike other posters I prefer the screen less controller since my phone has a much better screen and I carry my phone anyway.
Update: I keep saying 55g. I meant <.55 lb or 250 g.
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Update: I keep saying 55g. I meant <.55 lb or 250 g.
Thanks for the clarification. TRUST required of all recreational drone flyers in the US no matter of the drone. (or weight, as long as it is under 55lbs, it's all drones even those under 250g)
It's free, online, and one is supposed to have the certificate with them. It's not a license.
Of note, even if someone is Part 107 licensed and they want to just fly recreationally and not 'under' their license for the flight, then they also need TRUST. (It's subtle but can come up. )
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