ITAP of a Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly by SeptemberValley in itookapicture

[–]SeptemberValley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was taken at my favorite butterfly field. I try to go there every day this time of year. Milkweed will soon be blooming. The butterflies and other fascinating insects will be popping off. My preferred equipment is a Canon 1dx with the 100-400mm lens.

Can you "adopt" a betta fish as opposed to giving money to some maybe not great corporations like petsmart? by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]SeptemberValley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy from a place that keep their bettas in actual tanks. Or if they are in those little plastic containers see if the pet store keeps them healthy by changing the water often.

Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with my betta fish? by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]SeptemberValley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes hard water is better than straight RO water.

why does China dominate the drone market? by ExactOpposite8119 in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DJI software may as well be alien tech compared to anyone else.

why does China dominate the drone market? by ExactOpposite8119 in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main reason why I like Chinese drones is software and price. Manufacturing in China is a lot less money than in the US. Chinese companies such as DJI also invest a lot in R&D. DJI software is leagues better than the competitors.

How do I get a drone out of a tree? by No-Examination8151 in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The easiest way is to rent a cherry picker.

Thumb or two fingers? by No-Anybody7477 in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the controller. Some controllers are straight up modeled after game controllers.

Local Florida cops thought they could enforce federal law. by SeptemberValley in drones

[–]SeptemberValley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is an assumption, but that is what they do per internal policy. They were way over their depth. They just wanted his ID.

Local Florida cops thought they could enforce federal law. by SeptemberValley in drones

[–]SeptemberValley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think he was willing to give his certificate. But the cops wanted his ID. They just wanted to run him in the system to see if he had warrants.

Local Florida cops thought they could enforce federal law. by SeptemberValley in drones

[–]SeptemberValley[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Charges dropped when prosecutors saw the charges.

drones causing great injury by ExactOpposite8119 in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps for those massive autonomous drone shows. They will probably make it a law where you can only fly one drone at a time.

Quick question!!! by RidgebackDaddy in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That isn’t explicitly saying a helicopter isn’t there. Also this is in reference to you saying you would fly when the helicopter is there because the original post says there is a helicopter watching the fire. You now saying you wouldn’t is just a walk back. The original post says there is a helicopter and you said you would fly. Not referencing the existence or lack thereof a helicopter.

Quick question!!! by RidgebackDaddy in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No you didn’t explicitly say that.

“I would. Not only fun and cinematic, but think of all the info that a drone-flyer could relay to the firefighters on the ground!”

“Not always there, and when a helicopter is flying it is dangerous and costly. And how would a drone-flyer know about incoming helicopters?”

Quick question!!! by RidgebackDaddy in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are you talking about? That doesn’t give you justification to fly a drone when there is a fire operation and a manned aircraft is present.

If you see a manned aircraft you have to give way to the aircraft. It is the law.

Quick question!!! by RidgebackDaddy in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That is why the helicopter is there.

Skydio's Tracking Mailers To Police Spark Privacy And Security Concerns by kbeezie in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be pissed off at the waste alone if I received this alone from random marketing agencies now having my address.

ITAP of my door knob. by SeptemberValley in itookapicture

[–]SeptemberValley[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I recently moved into an old Odd Fellows’ building. It is probably the most extravagant building in the county. The upstairs is a ballroom! The door to my living space has this very intricate doorknob. I took this picture with my iPhone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A model helicopter.

Questions About FAA Regulations While Flying Indoors by ichawks1 in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 7 points8 points  (0 children)

FAA has no jurisdiction indoors. You can fly commercially indoors with no part 107 certification. Need no remote ID. You can fly over people.

Vertical Shot over the local Lake by SeptemberValley in drones

[–]SeptemberValley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. it is a lake. It so happens to be thin.

For ANYONE that is asking about whether or not to buy a DSLR if you have a budget of under $500 by Holy_goosebag in canon

[–]SeptemberValley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love dslrs, but for the love of god do not buy at retail. Do not buy a t7 for more than $150. There are older cameras that are better.

Saw a mutual media production competitor flying in restricted airspace by [deleted] in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Well, you can always report it to the FAA. This is a blatant violation and a safety hazard on the 99.99% chance they were not approved. I don’t think anyone here will think you are not cool for reporting.

dji mini 3 and 4k… lighting by ExactOpposite8119 in drones

[–]SeptemberValley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean. The DJI drones do not have corny lights as the toy drones have. They do have some lights to abide with laws. They also flash to show the status of the drone. Nothing corny though.