Recent content by Octoruss

Hi All, I'm trying to review the camera orientation from a bunch of photos. I know this info is captured in the EXIF data as "Gimbal Yaw Degree", but I can't figure out how to access it. I know there are EXIF tools, but I don't have enough technical savvy to implement scripts on a Mac either...

I saw a notice yesterday that the FAA has distributed more than 100+ emergency Airspace authorizations to those assisting in disaster efforts. Does anyone know how best to apply for such authorization? Is it through the normal FAA waiver portal, or is there a new, dedicated site? If the waiver...

I need to survey a relatively large area - about 3 miles x 3 miles in Naples for damage caused by Hurricane Irma. What would be the best program or a way to create a visual record of this whole area so that it can be inspected and recorded for storm damage? Would drone deploy do this or...

I'm an operator in SWFL. That's not near Boston, but I'm keen to test your new product and could give you feedback and results. Tim 23nine5threeSeven2fivesevenEight

Hi all, I'm taking an informal poll. What's your standard resolution filming settings for general, yet high-quality every day use? 1080 at 60 FPS? 4K at 30 FPS? Etc

I probably already know the answer to this question, but is it OK to keep my drone and batteries stored in the trunk of my car during summer? I travel a lot, and like to keep it in there just in case I get the opportunity or see something worth filling. But I do worry that the heat would cause...

Here is a post from Maddie's mother: "Maddie and Chris are safe and I have Maddie in my arms. I cannot thank everyone enough for their shares, prayers, thoughts, and actions. So many people and organizations came to our aid. I will be eternally grateful. I have too many people to thank but...

I will try to find out how they were found. Regardless of how, it has certainly made me appreciate the impact drones can have. I for one, will be investing in a FLIR system, since I live near the Everglades.

UPDATE: June 2, 2017 9:52AM - FOUND AND RESCUED Maddie and her grandmother have been found in the woods. They are ok. No other information as to what happened or how they were found has yet been made available, but I will post additional information as it becomes available. On behalf of...

Thank you killjoy. Please report on what it's like there on the ground. I'm based in Florida and am just transferring information as it comes in. One question- someone told a pilot that thermal imaging does not work "because of the terrain and the mountains". Which seems odd to me. Is that the...

It's not a stupid question at all. The last thing we want is UAS interfering with local search & rescue operations. But In this case, the Graham County Emergency Services Dept. has specifically asked for assistance from local operators, if any. Apparently they don't have UAS of their own, and...

URGENT - SEEKING ALL DRONE OWNERS NEAR ROBBINSVILLE, NC: Need your help in Search & Rescue for missing child & grandmother in Big Snowbird! Yesterday morning, Wednesday May 31, Maddie Anderson, a 13-yo girl and her grandmother, Chris Plonski, set out for a hike into the forest near...

I'm starting up a new aerial video business and have seen a lot of websites. Some were very wordy, some seemed very sparse. Some seemed creative, some seemed amateur. What websites have you seen that are particularly good and why? I personally like this one- www.naplesaerialvideo.com There's...

I have both a phantom and a Mavic and would like to buy a car charger that would charge both batteries. Does anyone know if the battery terminals are the same for both battery types?

It seems that most places have the Mavic on backorder, including Amazon and the DJI store. Anybody know of a place that has them in stock - for the normal $999 price?