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    UK UK insurance renewal

    I went with moonrock again. Premium came down a bit as I lowered cover to £1m, but for a nominal fee I can up it to £5m for a month as/when required. Not needed to claim so no idea how smooth that process would be.
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    UK CAA how/where to pay

    Thanks…
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    UK CAA how/where to pay

    I've just submitted my renewal documents, but can't find any info on how to actually pay my renewal fee, I don't suppose anyone has a link?
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    Anyone else had a dubious looking email claiming to be CAA? (uav insurance title)

    I just checked on the CAA site and the CAP722 is still the 2015 version - the amendment document mentions that 722 will be updated at a later date in accordance with update cycles. CAP393 has been updated to the 5th edition.
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    Mapping Accuracy with IP

    They're currently using a topographical survey to get measurements of the site and boundaries - accuracy to 1cm. Levels need to be taken across the site(s) to establish finished floor heights and set drainage - accuracy to 5mm. Not sure what an aerial survey will bring to the party here -...
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    Mapping Accuracy with IP

    South West London. But the project in question isn't around here. I fired off an email to see what kind of accuracy he'd be looking for… I also need to satisfy myself that I can produce a quality product.
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    Mapping Accuracy with IP

    From what I understand these aren't big plots - we're talking anything from 2-10 houses - redeveloping brownfield land most of the time. It seems that there have been times when a traditional survey has come up short - for whatever reason. I honestly don't know what accuracy he's expecting -...
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    Mapping Accuracy with IP

    Just out of interest, what kind of cost are we talking about for a handheld device for accurate ground control points? I'm about to start doing some mapping tests with my P4 and I1/X5 as I've been asked about doing some aerial surveys for a developer. He's currently paying £800 for a chap with...
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    UK EuroUSC have had their NQE status revoked by CAA

    This is the only thing I'm slightly concerned about. My original OM was just for the Inspire, but i've since added a P4 to the mix. In theory it's not a huge difference to operations, but it is a difference.
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    UK EuroUSC have had their NQE status revoked by CAA

    I'd mirror Cyclops' comments. I had nothing but pleasant dealings with EuroUSC and don't think I ever paid more than the prices quoted by other NQEs - though I was aware that the yearly renewal could potentially involve a non-essential payment to remain 'in their club'.
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    UK EuroUSC have had their NQE status revoked by CAA

    What, if any affect with this have on yearly renewals? My first renewal will be coming up in a couple of months…
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    Balancing Lenses

    Thanks for posting those - that's a very elegant solution. I didn't think it would be possible to mold the threads so precisely. What would you charge to make another from that mold?
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    Balancing Lenses

    I'd be interested to see some pics of the process…
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    UK ATC notice period

    I usually call a week or so in advance to inform of my intent - they're usually very busy and just say to call on the day. When I do, more often than not they've completely forgotten that I called previously. We're pretty low down in the pecking order.
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    X5R editing on Mac, get an eGPU

    Is this a mac native build (with mac drivers for the card) or are you running on windows through bootcamp? Are you using an external PSU? Is that an AKiTiO 2 case?