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And that should still be possible to do, just not with LAANC, correct?

Then again, a few years ago after a smash-and-grab robbery I was told to "check out the local pawn shops" to see if any of my stuff showed up. I said "isn't that your job?" and was basically told they don't have the time nor resources to bother, and that I should just file an insurance claim...

Just to follow up, I found this color/light meter app today. I just tried it out with the X5 on the Osmo and I think this might be the solution I was looking for. If it does what it claims (and it seems to, although I'll need to calibrate with my DSLR), I should be able to get a color...

If all you are doing is listening, most handheld scanners will receive airband no problem. An example on Amazon, no idea if it's any good or not, but you'll get the idea. Just make sure whatever model specifically says it will pick up air band frequencies. I jumped the gun and bought a Yaesu...

Is the location somewhere hobbyists are likely to fly? Remember that the AMA is made up of people who fly mostly in model aircraft aerodromes, which are located in far off cornfields or at least designated areas where there's not much of a chance for damage to people or property. They have the...

I picked up a Colorchecker Video card. Used it for the first time this weekend. It did help a lot but doesn't quite solve the problem, although the white balance seemed to be a little more stable/consistent anyway because of the weather. I guess I'm going to have to get used to full manual...

I get that the questions are updated and it isn't like all the questions are published, but one of the questions was completely out of left field. I had never heard of the term the question asked. And I also prepped using the FAA study guide as well, although I mostly concentrated on the remote...

Although there were two questions on the test I took that were never mentioned in the course. I still passed, but expected a higher score.

After spending another evening trying to get the colors right again, I figured I'd re-read and watch some of the how to videos for getting a good white balance with the X5. I'm wondering if anyone has built or uses a white card and/or color bar chart, maybe incorporated into a landing pad? It...

That's what I was thinking too. I'm sure the lesson was produced last fall while a lot of this was new. I'm more concerned with what might happen if a pilot spots me flying and decides to file a report or call the local PD. Yes, I'll have documentation and all that, but will the local cop know...

After I get certified I'm hoping to do some work near (1-2 NM) GWS, an uncontrolled private airport in airspace that's G up to 700 feet then becomes class E. Since I'm obviously staying below 400' what steps should I take (if any) to inform manned aircraft that I will be operating in the area...