Pucker Pass Moab Video via DJI Mini 4 Pro

[Destro]

Yep- I went intentionally to the minipro 4 because of the 249... and I run the regular batteries, they have warning to not buy or use the extended batteries if you want to stay that way. Being near animals all the time in MT- it would seem that it should be clear to all not to approach them with a drone... we have Bison petting season coming up soon- you would think people would know better, but its real.
Thank you for the sites... I think it is important to not fly in restricted space.
I understand there are many more restrictions on monitized channels too- in some cases you are not even allowed to take a photo without a permit. There are roads in Utah now that are signed that you cannot use photograpy equipment without a permit if you are gettign paid anything for it.

My drone will always just be hobby related.

My videos on youtube have been around almost 12 years- never monitized.

I think getting the permits and such might be a real pain... anyone ever do it? Besides the cost, what information do they want from you- to fly a drone or take a picture in public lands if you have a paid channel?

I can't speak to the process of getting permits required by a particular state or city for commercial purposes. I do know a majority of them (permits) came about strictly out of money generation thanks to the pandemic and all the people who took their drones out while living their on screen "van life." Like many things today, the process and cost was also put in as a deterrent (privilege tax) to deter those careless people from doing dumb stuff with their drones.

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[JCappy]

You are correct on the recreational over 250g. Thank you for catching that, I know better to post without proofreading a long winded comment but I did regardless.

I highly encourage anyone who flies anywhere outside of their own property to at least study the practice tests or videos for PART 107 even if you have no desire to do anything but flying for fun. It will make you a better informed pilot and that only helps you as since these things aren't getting any cheaper as well as the hobby in general.

No worries. Your post had great info for those who are not familiar with drones. I have owned an Air2S for almost 3 years now and try to stay on top of things. I have only flown recreationally but I belong to a forum where I read post to educated myself. Most of those guys have their part 107 and are very informed on what's right and wrong. Maybe one day I'll get my part 107 to increase my knowledge and possibly make a little cash on the side but for now I just enjoy flying and taking pics and videos. I usually take it with me when I go out of town just in case.

 

[JCappy]

I can't speak to the process of getting permits required by a particular state or city for commercial purposes. I do know a majority of them (permits) came about strictly out of money generation thanks to the pandemic and all the people who took their drones out while living their on screen "van life." Like many things today, the process and cost was also put in as a deterrent (privilege tax) to deter those careless people from doing dumb stuff with their drones.

Lots of people do dumb things with their drone. Many have been highly fined for flying over crowds, stadiums and restricted air space. Some just aren't educated and others just don't care.

 

[Reddout99]

Great video, thanks!

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