Recent content by Simon Mallin

Thanks for responding and pointing me in the right direction. I'll do some test recordings over the weekend at various settings.

Hi Gruvpix, just come across this post of yours which I realise was nearly two years ago but wondered if you still find Cinelike at +1 the best setting for the X5? If so what are your preferred settings for contrast or saturation and do you over expose slightly? Do you use these settings in...

I flew in a UK red zone last September using the Go App and Inspire 1, the unlock procedure worked just fine. Just make sure you provide all the information they require. These are the instructions I received from DJI Flysafe after my request was authorised (suggest you allow at least a week...

Yes batteries = fuel so the MTOM is the weight including the battery(ies). The UAV must be under 7kg with battery(ies) and payload (camera) fitted.

No mine also corrects quickly. Something not quite right if you're having to use a balance weight to correct the roll. As suggested I would try re-calibrating with your aircraft dead level (use a spirit level and shims if necessary) and with just the lens attached - no weights, filters, hoods...

No there is no physical adjustment, the pivot points of the gimbal and the camera locating position are all fixed. The roll axis should theoretically remain balanced hence just the small tweaking available in the app. Any balancing coin for pitch needs to be centred on the roll axis otherwise...

Hi George, Am I correct in thinking that your I1 unlocked and flew okay in the red zone when tested, but it wouldn't work with any of the mapping software? However your I2 and P4 PRO both worked okay with DroneDeploy and GS PRO. DroneDeploy's website states: 'If you open up the DJI GO app...

Hi Dave, Obviously all the client sees is you on site for an hour or so and you probably want to consider if there could be ongoing work when pricing this one so make sure the client understands what's involved. I tend to charge on the basis of a half day or full day and one, two, three people...

Hi again Dave, Go to the Dji geosystem map page on their website - DJI - The World Leader in Camera Drones/Quadcopters for Aerial Photography This explains the various levels of unlocking but it sounds like it could be a restricted (red) zone in which case you'll need to email [email protected]...

I'm in the UK but bought the lens secondhand and the step up ring came with it, however they seem to be readily available. Balancing comes down to trial and error but I find the following works: - 5p coin (3gms on rear centre of gimbal with a little blu tack) - Lens - 37-46 adapter ring (3...

It used to be as The Editor says but on the latest version (issue 07) of SRG 1320 they now have a payment section for giving credit / debit card details.

My renewal is due in July so I contacted the CAA a couple of weeks ago asking about lead times. They came back with 28 working days but said to allow a couple of months to be safe so I'm about to submit my mine. You've now got me concerned with 90 days / 10 weeks. Where did you get this from...

With my CAA PFAW needing renewal (to PFCO) in a couple of months time, I'm curious as to what the CAA deem to be chargeable administration changes within the Op's Manual. I have had to change document and terminology references following the publication of ANO2016 (Instigated by the CAA) and...

With my CAA PFAW needing renewal (to PFCO) in a couple of months time, I'm curious as to what the CAA deem to be chargeable administration changes within the Op's Manual. I have had to change document and terminology references following the publication of ANO2016 (Instigated by the CAA) and...

I can see the edges of the white door are a bit choppy but that may be the pan speed - it's difficult to know from a short clip like this. If possible I suggest you shoot a 20sec 'panning' clip at the different fps settings (PAL and NTSC) of the same subject, at about the same exposure (same...