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Originally Posted By M-60: I'll use my drone a bunch more now that DJI got rid of that stupid geo-fencing. It’s a huge win. Just bought an Air3S. It just warns you about the airspace and has you confirm the warning on screen. Flew in a couple areas under LAANC authorization yesterday. No issues with the drone. Click OK, set altitude limit to the LAANC grant, and fly on :) |
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“ If you rat on the Parade of Hope, you'll be lucky to find your toenails. These guys are the roughest of all the charities.”
“ If you rat on the Parade of Hope, you'll be lucky to find your toenails. These guys are the roughest of all the charities.”
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My Air3 is my go to drone. It was attacked twice by a hawk about 30,000 feet away from where I was which left some claw marks on each side and damaged about half of the blades, but I was still able to limp it back home. Lake Cleveland Preview in Idaho's Albion Mountains in Sawtooth National Forest - Mount Harrison Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By PKT1106: Air 3S from about 200ft AGL, Edited in Lightroom https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54307957153_d588a5348a_c.jpgSunset 2-4-25 by RB 21, on Flickr Looks good |
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Originally Posted By Libertas: Are you shooting in D-Log M then editing in light room? Looks good That was a photo in RAW and then in Lightroom. But, yes, all my video is D-Log. I've been trying out CapCut for the video since LR doesn't do as much. Been using the free version of CapCut, but I may have to break down and buy the Pro version subscription to get everything it offers. The tilt-shift effect is very interesting. |
Still sorting out settings on my air3S. Here is a Mastershot flight at a local park. Shot in DLOG-M, and then dropped on a CineGrade Technicolor LUT, with no other adjustments. I don't usually post media of me in my wheelchair, but I needed a subject for the test. So pretend the fat guy in the wheelchair is something interesting, instead :) Mastershot Test |
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“ If you rat on the Parade of Hope, you'll be lucky to find your toenails. These guys are the roughest of all the charities.”
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Originally Posted By cchurchi: My Air3 is my go to drone. It was attacked twice by a hawk about 30,000 feet away from where I was which left some claw marks on each side and damaged about half of the blades, but I was still able to limp it back home.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Hu3p_El2chttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_5848_jpeg-3459553.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_5849_jpeg-3459554.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_5852_jpeg-3459555.JPG Am I reading this right. The drone was just over 5-1/2 miles away from you when it was attacked by a hawk? 30,000 feet = 5.68 miles. EBR |
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Originally Posted By EBR666: Am I reading this right. The drone was just over 5-1/2 miles away from you when it was attacked by a hawk? 30,000 feet = 5.68 miles. EBR Originally Posted By EBR666: Originally Posted By cchurchi: My Air3 is my go to drone. It was attacked twice by a hawk about 30,000 feet away from where I was which left some claw marks on each side and damaged about half of the blades, but I was still able to limp it back home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Hu3p_El2chttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_5848_jpeg-3459553.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_5849_jpeg-3459554.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154626/IMG_5852_jpeg-3459555.JPG Am I reading this right. The drone was just over 5-1/2 miles away from you when it was attacked by a hawk? 30,000 feet = 5.68 miles. EBR That is correct. The Air3 has insane range. I think I saw a vid where a guy had his Air3 out 7.5 miles or so. When you compare features vs price the Air3 is the go to drone, once they are hacked anyway. |
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Originally Posted By cchurchi: That is correct. The Air3 has insane range. I think I saw a vid where a guy had his Air3 out 7.5 miles or so. When you compare features vs price the Air3 is the go to drone, once they are hacked anyway. You have some amazing vision if you can see your drone at that distance...unaided. 
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Originally Posted By cchurchi: That is correct. The Air3 has insane range. I think I saw a vid where a guy had his Air3 out 7.5 miles or so. When you compare features vs price the Air3 is the go to drone, once they are hacked anyway. Of course beyond visual range flight only happens with a waiver, or outside the US, or in Minecraft ;) |
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“ If you rat on the Parade of Hope, you'll be lucky to find your toenails. These guys are the roughest of all the charities.”
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Originally Posted By PKT1106: That was a photo in RAW and then in Lightroom. But, yes, all my video is D-Log. I've been trying out CapCut for the video since LR doesn't do as much. Been using the free version of CapCut, but I may have to break down and buy the Pro version subscription to get everything it offers. The tilt-shift effect is very interesting. Originally Posted By PKT1106: Originally Posted By Libertas: Are you shooting in D-Log M then editing in light room? Looks good That was a photo in RAW and then in Lightroom. But, yes, all my video is D-Log. I've been trying out CapCut for the video since LR doesn't do as much. Been using the free version of CapCut, but I may have to break down and buy the Pro version subscription to get everything it offers. The tilt-shift effect is very interesting. |
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Originally Posted By Libertas: I've been looking at different editing apps, and I'm considering Lightroom and Capcut. I've got a free 2 month trial for Lightroom, but I plan to wait until it warms up a bit and I'll get more flight time in before I activate the trial and mess around with it. That's a good plan. I've had the Air 3S out getting the feel and getting footage, but there is no color in the environment. Everything is bleek and grayed out. Once the chlorophyll comes back, I imagine the coloring will be vibrant and incredible. |
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Went and shot some video at a few parks yesterday. Strung together some clips for the YouTubes. |
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“ If you rat on the Parade of Hope, you'll be lucky to find your toenails. These guys are the roughest of all the charities.”
“ If you rat on the Parade of Hope, you'll be lucky to find your toenails. These guys are the roughest of all the charities.”
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Originally Posted By PKT1106: Like I stated, it's my first drone, so I have nothing to compare it to. However, it's been very easy to fly and the videos and photos have been impressive without me doing too much with the settings. I, too, cannot wait for the weather to get warmer. I have been flying it with slower speeds to get used to it. After I ordered it, I downloaded the manual for the drone and the RC2 controller to read over. When it came it, I immediately adjusted the settings to slow every mode down. Even sport mode. I didn't need to drop that money and immediately crash. I really want to try the active tracking. Here is one i was playing with the color corrections in Capcut. Deer out in the field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgn-_5RgIn4I’ve found deer don’t understand how to look up. Overflying a herd, they just look all around horizontally wondering what that noise is. I’ve dropped down to about 20 feet above them, and they finally scatter, but it’s hilarious |
ProTip: Never pick a fight with a tree planter. He swings a hoedad for 9 hours a day, carries 30-40 pounds of seedlings on his back, and has 12-14 friends just like him hiding out on the other side of the junk butt pile. They will fuck your shit up.
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Originally Posted By Libertas: I've been looking at different editing apps, and I'm considering Lightroom and Capcut. I've got a free 2 month trial for Lightroom, but I plan to wait until it warms up a bit and I'll get more flight time in before I activate the trial and mess around with it. I use HitFilm (free version) for my video work. Still is always raw and LR. |
ProTip: Never pick a fight with a tree planter. He swings a hoedad for 9 hours a day, carries 30-40 pounds of seedlings on his back, and has 12-14 friends just like him hiding out on the other side of the junk butt pile. They will fuck your shit up.
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“ If you rat on the Parade of Hope, you'll be lucky to find your toenails. These guys are the roughest of all the charities.”
“ If you rat on the Parade of Hope, you'll be lucky to find your toenails. These guys are the roughest of all the charities.”
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Originally Posted By PKT1106: Like I stated, it's my first drone, so I have nothing to compare it to. However, it's been very easy to fly and the videos and photos have been impressive without me doing too much with the settings. I, too, cannot wait for the weather to get warmer. I have been flying it with slower speeds to get used to it. After I ordered it, I downloaded the manual for the drone and the RC2 controller to read over. When it came it, I immediately adjusted the settings to slow every mode down. Even sport mode. I didn't need to drop that money and immediately crash. I really want to try the active tracking. Here is one i was playing with the color corrections in Capcut. Deer out in the field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgn-_5RgIn4in the short time I have had mine and been educating myself, I have learned there is a ton of nannying when it comes to these things. Be careful with wildlife, especially if you have a hunting license. My batteries are a little flaky in cold weather. Lithium doesn't drop off gracefully, the manual even suggests keeping them warm, then hovering for a minute or two to warm them up. |
A couple of OK days to get the Air 3S out and get more practice. A couple of sunsets from the last week. Sunset 2/18/25 by RB 21, on Flickr Tower Sunset by RB 21, on Flickr
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Originally Posted By PKT1106: A couple of OK days to get the Air 3S out and get more practice. A couple of sunsets from the last week. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54352300872_9b09352881_b.jpgSunset 2/18/25 by RB 21, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54353397168_814c3540c9_b.jpgTower Sunset by RB 21, on Flickr The red on that tower 
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The top light of an Ohio MARCS tower.  Ohio Marcs Tower Top 3-4-25 by RB 21, on Flickr
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Originally Posted By Solace22: I have been ultra busy lately and just forgot about posting here. Here are few more recent shots I think you guys will enjoy. I posted them as "medium size" so it doesn't blow the thread up height wise. M/V Marathon with Marathon Petroleum - love the colors in this one. Lots of folks think the Ohio River is nasty as its often very stirred up so I try to show a different side of it. Ive been working on vertical shots also, these were back in January when the Ohio nearly froze over. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54367337700_f379ceb2d0.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54367178153_5d453c90bb.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54367179668_5ef6cbcfb9.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54366948551_344924d0db.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54367177054_8743cd642d.jpg Amazing!! |
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Originally Posted By Solace22: sciotoville railway bridge https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54375314232_82a4c3e6e9_b.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54376189171_ba062bd902.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54376391194_96d3a8d29b.jpg Bridge photography is so cool! I have a quarry close by ive been meaning to go fly |
Sunset near Wheeling, WV 3-11-25 Sunset over Wheeling WV 3-11-25 by RB 21, on Flickr
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| Nice. Looking at the forecast for early Friday morning for the eclipse. Might just have to get up and see what I can capture. |
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Originally Posted By Solace22: sciotoville railway bridge https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54375314232_82a4c3e6e9_b.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54376189171_ba062bd902.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54376391194_96d3a8d29b.jpg 
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A pretty good shot from last night. FB_IMG_1741881136074 by Drone Pulse, on Flickr
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 A tough shot to get last night because the moon was so high in the sky. But this one came out nice. Most of the rest didn't. |
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Originally Posted By ParityError: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/93635/BloodMoon-3490083.jpg A tough shot to get last night because the moon was so high in the sky. But this one came out nice. Most of the rest didn't. Nice! What time was that? I was driving home from work at midnight with clear sky’s and by the time I got out of the shower I was too tired to go out. |
 patriot-3 by Drone Pulse, on Flickr patriot-7 by Drone Pulse, on Flickr M/V Patriot - Enterprise Marine- Cinematic 4k towboat shots |
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I haven't posted in a while because I crashed my Air 3S. Got it hung up in a tree and when it came down, 3 arms and the gimbal were hanging on by the wires. Attached File I initiated a Care Refresh replacement with DJI. They had a UPS label to me within hours and I had a replacement Air 3S in a week. Came today, actually. Sent from Canada and went through customs very quickly. Here is the YouTube video for your enjoyment:  DJI Air 3S Crash #dji #drone #air3s #crash Got the new Air 3S connected to my RC2, got it all the firmware updates and it's ready to go. Hopefully the wind dies down soon. |
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Originally Posted By PKT1106: I haven't posted in a while because I crashed my Air 3S. Got it hung up in a tree and when it came down, 3 arms and the gimbal were hanging on by the wires. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/199833/1000009435_jpg-3500066.JPG I initiated a Care Refresh replacement with DJI. They had a UPS label to me within hours and I had a replacement Air 3S in a week. Came today, actually. Sent from Canada and went through customs very quickly. Here is the YouTube video for your enjoyment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6OwXRL_AV8Got the new Air 3S connected to my RC2, got it all the firmware updates and it's ready to go. Hopefully the wind dies down soon.
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Originally Posted By Libertas: Protip: When in sport mode, make sure you're high enough to clear ALL the trees That's me, flying sideways over the woods, at an indicated 123' altitude, and found out I own a 125' Bitternut hickory tree. Wish it was a Shagbark. Wish it was 120' tall. |
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| I ordered a Mini 4 pro. It has been stuck in customs up in Alaska for a week. Found a US based option, so I bought it and it should be here Monday. Just passed my part 107 exam earlier today. Now I cant wait for Monday to set this thing up and start learning it. Hopefully I can get some badass photos and videos like you guys have posted. |
Saw the local red fox getting breakfast this morning. Took advantage. DJI Air 3S Captures Red Fox Getting Breakfast #djifly #djiair3s #air3s #drone What I've learned is that these new drone are easy to learn, hard to master with all the various features and settings. I was tossing between the Air 3S and Mini 4 Pro and decided since I passed the 107, to get the bigger drone. |
Here is a video from our stay at Allison Creek Park and Lake Wylie a couple times travelling to and from Florida. DJI Air 3S at Allison Creek park and Lake Wylie, York, SC |
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Here are a few from a recent trip to Florida to go with my video above. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
Some scenes from the Ohio Valley from 4/28. DJI Air 3S Around the Ohio Valley |
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Originally Posted By PKT1106: Some scenes from the Ohio Valley from 4/28. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0XjNc_ZOKMNice, my family is in Wheeling and spend a good bit of time there. I had no idea about the covered bridge in the area… where is it? |
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A few drone shots from over the years… been a while since I’ve flown mine. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |