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Recent content by rick

  1. rick

    Why do you update your firmware?

    Over time there definitely has been improvements
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    Spark OR Mini

    I went through the same and decided that both was best for me. They have individual characteristics but I admit, I use Mini most. Good luck
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    Craggy Pinnacle At Sunrise - Western North Carolina - Blue Ridge Parkway

    Know what you mean- love the mtns
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    Mavic Mini vs. Spark

    I ordered the MM. I like the form factor that the legs fold in,longer battery life,some of the in software editing. At 74 yrs old, I have downsized and downsized going from Phantom to MAVIC Pro to Spark. I would not sell my Spark as I really have enjoyed it. Of course I haven’t received my MM...
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    Elit for DJI

    Thanks for that info. how do you access the Elit menu while in DJI Go4?
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    Elit for DJI

    Ah,jrh75. I took Spark out today to try ELIT but as it turned out after launching I spotted a couple of deer and burned up 2 batteries taking pictures straight on and overhead. Deer are very unusual in this park but I did try to run ELIT. I noted a initial message saying DJI Go4 must first be...
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    Elit for DJI

    Thank you, I got the app but before sending the drone out, I was hoping to confirm a positive review. Thanks for your help.
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    Elit for DJI

    Tried,but no luck. Thanks,tho
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    Elit for DJI

    Has anyone tried or used Elit for DJI? It would seem to be a very useful app for long range flying
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    Battery

    I can’t say that I have flown in temperatures below 0° However, the Spark being what it is, you certainly can just take it up <10 ft and test fly it. I do love flying in winter snow scenes but away from known water eg lakes,ponds or streams just in case a retrieval is necessary. The camera of...
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    Battery

    All good information above,however, why can’t you fly in cold weather. I have had friends fly from inside their cars ( I don’t subscribe to that but) as a general rule the effects of cold are on the batteries time. If you are careful because of gusty or excessive winds, I think snow pictures are...
  12. rick

    New Spark?

    I just sold my MAVIC Pro in anticipation of an upgrade Spark type drone. I have enjoyed my Spark and have had some great fun and footage but, I would like to see a few changes such as collapsing arms. The question is with the Trump tarriffs should we expect a new drone? Another question is how...
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    DJI go4 4.3.24 (ios) just released anyone test yet?

    Flew 2 flights today, no problem. iPad mini
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    What level are you on the Dji go 4 app?

    I have been off the forum for quite awhile due to medical reasons. Of course I used to use DJI GO4 and Litchi but are there better or newer software?
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    What Video Editor do you use?

    I use Videoshop and Hokusai2 for music integration ( soundimage.org) for free music with donations