Recent content by Ray Ellis

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    Waiver Questions

    Yes, I would like to. I am reading that to get the ok on a waiver may take 5 months so I don't see how anyone can make money under the current law
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    Waiver Questions

    Im slowly getting back into commercial operations after some time away. I have my airmans cert for part 107 but I want to be able to pick up some work in Class D and C airspace. Im trying to figure out if you can waiver airspace restrictions to pick up work in other airspace class besides G...
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Starting using the Autopilot app this weekend. Love the Orbit Mode
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    Discussion Need briefing on new rules

    I need to get a clear picture of what I can and cant do and in what airspace I can work in. I'm 107 operator with a FAA cert. Haven't been in the game for a while so I'm not up to par on what has been happening With a 107 operation and under 55 lbs. do I need an "N" number or do I label my...
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    Winter/High altitude filming

    Thanks Ross. That's what I was looking for. I have been splitboarding in the Eastern Sierra for a few years and have only taken a drone once. It was springtime so not as cold as I plan and even thought it was around 40 f and sunny and was only carrying a GoPro my batt life was half of normal...
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    Winter/High altitude filming

    I have flown a 550 at 10k and around 40'degress Flight time was about half I'm hopeing to be filming downslope
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    Winter/High altitude filming

    Im looking for tips from those who fly in winter above 10,000 feet. I will be using an Inspire1 with the x5. Tips on keeping batteries warm for flight and anything else that will help. Most likely this will be transported by backpack. In snow . I want to get the inspire out for some...
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    Commercial Operations of sAUS in the US now Legal

    Do you still need to have the drone registered with an "N" number from the FAA? Sorry, I have taken a few months off and Im now trying to get back up to speed
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    My Registration Numbers.

    I don't want to bust your biz model but do you think you will need FAA approval for the design and install? After all those will be official aircraft placards. hahahahah
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    My Registration Numbers.

    Oh I always loved those little plates. Too bad you cant order them with anything you want like real private license plates. That would be coooooooooooool
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    333 Questions

    My mistake was not logging hours from the day I got it. Going to have to estimate current flight hours based on video footage recorded
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    333 Questions

    yes, that's what I assume. again, just trying to get a clearer understanding of what I am required to do. Im hoping it can be done by just listing the date and entering - none
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    333 Questions

    Im currently working on my PPL and we have our 333 as of Nov 17/15. Im flying a S-1000 I bought about 14 months ago. Of course its sitting Idle until my PPL is I hand but, Just ordered a log book for logging flight hours but wanted to know what to do if the Aircraft hasn't received its N...
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    S1000 Premium Wobble?

    I have the stock plastic also. I bought the torque screwdriver just to eliminate one blade being tighter than the other. retighten all of the screws that hold your arms to the deck, retighten all the deck screws, check for any cracks in the top or bottom plate. Pull up on the motors to check...
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    S1000 Premium Wobble?

    Do you have a small torque screwdriver ? I bought one to make sure the blades were torqued evenly. Are you using plastic or CF blades?
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