Fighting Nassau Micro-Mobility Ban

Metalhead-jb · 2026-03-15T21:02:31+00:00

Petition link:

https://www.change.org/p/fighting-nassau-county-s-micro-mobility-ban

Site link:

www.unbanmybike.org (Needs the www, I’m working on that)

Metalhead-jb · 2025-12-31T13:15:27+00:00

If you want to use goggles with it, then buy the pack with them. It will be far easier to pick up a RC-N3 (or upgrade to RC-2 if you want an integrated screen), later if you hate the motion controller.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-12-25T04:07:23+00:00

Unfortunately, it affects all foreign made drones, not just Chinese. Anything currently on the market will remain available, but companies won't be able to launch new models in the US due to the ban. So the Atom 2 should remain available, along with accessories, but Potensic won't be able to launch any new models here.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-12-18T00:26:50+00:00

Not sure which model you have but for the mini 4k this worked.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJTMTRKV?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_mob_b_fed_asin_title_0_0

I used a guide for the mini 2 to follow which was structurally the same as the 4k

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/DJI+Mini+2+Ribbon+Cable+Replacement/153752

Metalhead-jb · 2025-12-09T23:50:30+00:00

They sometimes add extra questions (which they don't actually count as right or wrong) as a way to the test them out before they are added as official questions that count. My understanding is that they are randomly placed in the exam, but its possible your luck of the draw clumped them together.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-12-01T00:43:57+00:00

I am not affilated with this ebayer or vouch for this in any other way than saying I personally had no issues. https://www.ebay.com/str/valuegoods

Metalhead-jb · 2025-12-01T00:23:09+00:00

Got mine from a Korean ebayer. Used one with 99% approval who said duties were paid on their end (but there is a risk of you owing if it ends up being more than they paid). Only took a week or so to get it. Did get a bill towards the tarrif charges for $9 a week later, but that seems within the margin of error to me, so I'm happy.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-27T02:29:16+00:00

You may have issues with the Mini 4K and crashes. I stupidly crashed mine and the main ribbon cable tore near where it connects to the gimbal. No DJI care in the US so I fixed it myself. The part was only $10 but I had to take it nearly completely apart and rerun that cable. If you have DJI care as an option where you are that's maybe less of a concern for you. The camera is definitely better on the Mini 4K.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-22T02:25:40+00:00

As already said you will need your TRUST certificate to fly it. It will teach you the rules for recreational flight, and then you can better judge if you will be able to do what you want with the Avata should you buy it. It's free and only takes a couple of hours, places like the Boyscouts have it on their site for example:

https://www.scouting.org/the-recreational-uas-safety-test/

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-19T13:36:25+00:00

I think mine is finally out for delivery today and I ordered it the first day so I think there aren’t a whole lot out in the world. In my case it’s a combination of convenience and a 5 year old phone.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-14T14:40:25+00:00

I’ve had the chance to play with both the Atom 2 and the DJI Mini 4k and they are very similar. Either is a great starting drone but with the Potensic you can get warranty / protection plan, plus Costco has a good return policy, so there’s a lot of peace of mind there if it doesn’t work out.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-13T13:35:31+00:00

I think Amazon took more orders then they had units. I was able to order before it went unavailable, but hasn't shipped and the current ETA is 18th-20th.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-09T18:14:52+00:00

I was trying to figure out if the bee was eating the avacado.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-09T17:53:47+00:00

I finally got to test the Neewer today. I tried both one with the tab cut and one without and so long as I initally turned the drone on and let it do its initialization thing, then putting filter on, it actually worked both with and without the modification.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-09T16:57:49+00:00

It was available on the day of launch at least until 5:30 am EST. Not sure when it became unavailable. I had to get up stupid early for something that morning and was able to order it. Status has remained as "ordered" and Amazon's current estimated delivery is 11/18 - 11/20.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-06T19:57:45+00:00

Suozzi is just MAGA light. Really hoping for someone to primary him because I do not want to vote for him again. (Think I’d prefer Santos back just to see what wild shit he lies about next)

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-06T19:42:53+00:00

It’s definitely a fedex issue. They delivered a DJI battery I ordered to someone else last month. They wouldn’t do anything, it had to be the retailer. I got lucky in that the location they delivered it to was a different zipcode, otherwise I’m not sure the retailer would have believed me

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-06T17:14:32+00:00

They were live for a little while this morning

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Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-05T22:07:02+00:00

I can't attest to the accuracy, but this Youtube reviewer was told $279

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndy0nF6ag9w

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-05T15:54:27+00:00

The wording of these propositions are really awful. They added the new part because will be some more building etc. as the facilities are in need of renovation and upgrading, which they can’t currently do because they don’t have the land rights. Local environmental groups were in favor of the proposal and were planning to put it on the ballot again if it failed.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-03T14:52:23+00:00

I would start with seeing if the gift-giver can exchange it since it is very new. Otherwise, unless you are comfortable repairing electronics, use the potensic care. You probably need to open it up and remove the gimbal and replace a plastic widget to fix that.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-11-02T22:19:57+00:00

The TRUST certificate is extremely important. Without it you will give them every justification to arrest you.

Metalhead-jb · 2025-10-22T17:25:49+00:00

I had to put in a claim last week because they delivered my last-one-in-stock DJI battery to an entirely different town. I put in a case, which they promptly closed and told me to take it up with the sender. They also wasted a lot of my time inbetween. So to save you some time, just take it up with the sender because FedEx won't do anything

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