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I bought one of the Nikon Weatherproof Coolpix Camera a few years ago. I do volunteer work for a conservation group that manages about 100 nesting boxes for Wood Ducks. This camera was safe to use in the swamps and would record GPS coordinates on each picture. This is a nice feature for GIS...

I had the same issue whenever I used some of the free batteries from Harbor Freight. My battery tester showed that they were fine but when I used another brand, the problem went away.

I always carry a backup IPad. When one overheats, I swap IPads and place the hot one in front of the floor air vent. In five minutes, I can switch IPads again.

Here are a few that will get some interviews with law enforcement: operating in a no fly zone such as within 15 miles of the Whitehouse, dropping some contraband in a prison yard or correctional facility, intentionally interfering with other aircraft, or intentionally interfering with a law...

If you are a Ham, you can send and receive email messages, text messages, your current location, and photos to friends on the ground using APRS. That requires a cheap $35 Chinese Ham radio and an android tablet running the aprsdroid app. The system transmits to the APRS network which is...

I did a lot of Avionics installations, including an autopilot at Sparkchasers in NC and then had a ferry pilot fly the plane to the paint shop BOSS. I did all my interior work myself with Airtex. Sparkchasers is very near an Amtrac station for a ride back after you drop it off.

For around $315, you can get the professional version plus an DaVinci Speed Editor pad. The editor pad plugs into the PC and speeds up the editing process with a lot of short cut buttons and . The professional version is supposed to work faster, have more features, and use computer power more...

I would go with a few GoPros. Those have electronic stabilization and it seems to work very well. Also consider drones if you only need 400 feet altitude or less. Those have mechanical stabilization and excellent video quality. Some of the midrange drones can do 35 minutes or so before...

My 830 lost all of its settings once and I had to do the configuration again. I now keep a copy of my configuration settings on a spreadsheet.

You actually need the Part 107 drone license for any use of a drone which is not defined as purely recreational, whether you receive compensation or not. If your neighbor asks you to use your drone to help them find their dog, you need a license. If you are a pilot, there is a shortcut to...

The VFR version of WingX is free and should be fine for what you want. You can also install Foreflight on two IPads and one IPhone.

My 430W only gives traffic. Is there a 430W configuration setting that would provide weather?

I have a FreeFlight ADS-B in receiver connected to my 430w for traffic. I rarely use it since I get traffic on ForeFlight. The 430w requires you to go to a separate page which only displays traffic. Would be better if it was integrated with the map.

Anyone using a WiFi extender for their drone? Which one works best? I have a Jackery and can do either USB or AC power in the field.

ACK E-04 has worked perfectly for me for a few years now. Big savings if you are transitioning from he E-01.

For wireless point to point, you want a couple of directional wireless access points. If this is outside, take a look at the Engenius wireless WAPs. Those use Power over Ethernet and have adjustable signal power and price reasonable.

Randolph White worked on my Cessna 152. Holds up pretty well, also.

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