Recent content by mr_wes

Very true! Ads-b can be useful in many ways. I was just addressing the idea of it being required for all aircraft. In some areas that is closer to true because of proximity to major (Class B) airports. For most of the country, geographically, the mandate has zero impact. Any sUAS purchased today...

One important bit of information is missing from that question - ads-b will only be required where a transponder is presently required. Unless you are flying in airspace where you are required to be in communication with a control tower, it won't apply. Anything less than Class C won't require...

New guy here with a first post: The flight characteristics (including duration) *should* track mostly with density altitude. Here's a calculator: Density Altitude Calculator - English/Metric High, hot and high humidity all make flying harder. I'm sure battery starting temperature will be a...