Recent content by sturgisphoto

He’s from the south, I think.

I’ve got a lot of drones including 4 big ones. I still get a “bad feeling” before I fly. My mind replays all the things that can go wrong. I always expect a large bird to appear out of nowhere and take out my I2. However, after several years I haven’t even had a hard landing. Last week I...

I put an X5 on my I1 and didn’t like it a bit. Seemed to really struggle in even a small wind, I got the feeling it was pushing the bird past it’s limits. I suppose an X5R would be even worse. In my case the solution was an I2 which was a total game changer, then a backup I2 just in case. I...

I think it’s beautiful. When will it be in stock?

I've started several multi-million dollar businesses in my lifetime, all of them successful. In my semi-retirement I started an art gallery / retail store / commercial photography / custom framing / leather work / laser cutting and engraving / and now, aerial photography business. These are all...

I agree with Eric, when I put the X5 camera on my Inspire 1 I got the feeling the craft was approaching its limits. No such feeling with the I2, that thing's got some real power. The I1/X3 camera is a great setup, but for a heavy camera you want the I2. In the US, Florida Drone Supply is a...

It must be because of the "credits" you wanted to use, but I can't figure out why you would buy anything directly from DJI when there are a couple of highly respected dealers right on this forum. These people will tell you what's in stock before you place your order and they will answer the...

Here's what I do when I need mapping. Enable wifi hotspot on your phone. Connect iPad to the hotspot you just created. You'll have internet on your iPad! No trouble at all.

Get an orange cone, park near the cell tower, place the cone near your vehicle, put a SURVEY CREW sign in your window. Fly your mission. Problem solved! Who interferes with a survey crew? I'm only kidding, but this would probably work nearly every time.

Nothing has really changed, same thing applies to aerial photography. If someone wants to buy a drone and "start a business", their chance of success is very low. The cream rises to the top. Without an established reputation as an excellent photographer, without a storefront, without offering...

I used the Polar Pro extension to fit IPad Pro 10.5 with no problem. I've been flying everyday and can't remember a flight where I've had to stand in direct sunlight. I can usually find a little shade somewhere, often sitting on the tailgate of my SUV. I'm addicted to AutoFlight so using the...

Nice to see something different, good work!

I'm a professional photographer with an art gallery, retail stores, framing shop, gift shops, etc. Recently I shot a couple of short videos with my Inspire and a couple with Sony A7rii and they got 30-50,000 views on Facebook. I guess people like videos. Next I will shoot a commercial video...

I think that's a hard question to answer. I came very close to buying a Ronin because a friend has one and likes it. When I saw the Osmo Pro combo I bought it immediately. For me and what I do, IT'S PERFECT. I'm not really doing commercial video, except to promote my own business. Eliminates...

I've only had mine a week, so I'm no expert, I have the X5 version. Yes I've noticed that too. You can't just push a button and start recording, you have to link up and check your video. When there's no video I check my wifi connection first. If that's good I'll reboot the Osmo and DJI GO too...