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Remote ID Update for DJI Mini 3 and 4

Pilot Institute

Owning Only the Small Battery Flying with the small battery means that your drone is below the 250-gram threshold. This assumes no accessories or payload, such as strobe lights or propeller guards. Owning Only the Large Battery Fitting the Mini 3 or 4 with the large battery will bring it over the 250-gram threshold.

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The Top 5 Best American-Made Drones

Pilot Institute

This weight threshold may not seem significant for users in the US, but it is particularly important in a European setting, as it allows for the drone to be used in urban or built-up areas. With a payload capacity of almost 16 kg, the AltaX offers a suite of payload options for mapping, lighting, and cinema-grade filmmaking.

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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

Jettison – the procedure used to discard fuel or other payload items and is often employed during both civilian and military emergencies. A pair of synchronized flashing lights, located laterally on each corner of the runway approach threshold, providing rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a runway.

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