Thanks - and the same to you!

Edward, thank you for your detail-rich message. I'll try to answering each point. 1. Yes, I DO indeed have my TRUST certification. In fact, I'm encouraging my wife to get hers too so she can run the drone if I'm working on the tractor..... 2. We are in Class G as far as I understand. And in absolutely all cases, I have no plans to even exceed 300 ft above my location - cuz the drone is so small I almost can't see it! I have to maintain visual line of sight. 3. According to my understanding - the restriction on use of drone footage is on monetized channels - or if you're giving video to someone else's use. I'm not monetized (yet) but plan to get my Part 107 soon anyway. I see more/bigger drones in my future. I have been reading through the Part 107 preparation guide from the FAA website but not hurrying through it. I definitely want to PASS and be able to have a) knowledge about the proper procedures and b) having the freedom to work within those constraints. Personally, I think it's absurd that if I fly my drone over my backyard that the FAA could give a whit about it! However, I don't want to be limited to that! All that said - I will take another look at the restrictions on YT and act accordingly. I'm hoping that getting the Part 107 will remove concerns. Thanks again for your time and information.

Thanks for your question. The drone has suffered no ill effects after the VERY short time out in the rain. Fortunately it wasn't raining too hard - or I wouldn't have even considered it. I probably should have taken a picture of the drops on the body of the drone to give an indication of how much it was hit. It was certainly not "rain" or even "showers". But 10 minutes later, the sky let go!! I guess all that to say - maybe I shouldn't have done it!! Got lucky!

First - thank you so much for the comment. With this being my first drone I'm honestly amazed at the whole thing! Although I've not flown it in "wind" of any significance, the gimble is very stable. I'm hoping to find some time (plus decent weather!) to go find more picturesque places that will allow flight to get more visually interesting shots! And I need to play much more with the video camera options in manual. Since this drone has a small sensor - I'm going to have similar challenges to what I have with my primary camera, a Panasonic camcorder. Then there's the whole flying thing! So much to practice! Hoping we both have fun progressing with our drones!

Thank you sir! (oh that's right - we talked about that!) Ahem - thanks bro! I'm looking forward to getting images when things are more ALIVE next year!

Hi MrNorthstar50, thanks for your question/comment. My audio setup might be somewhat unique. I mostly use a camcorder instead of an action cam (GoPro), mirrorless dslr or phone for my primary camera. I run a Rode NTG4+ (I got a smoking deal on!) on the left channel on the camera and a Rode Wireless Pro into the right channel. I have the option to simultaneously record on the wireless transmitter itself; one reason I chose the Rode system. So the shotgun gets ambience and the lav on wireless gets the closer audio. I'm constantly running to improve. I've only been doing this about a year! Sorry for the long answer!

Thank you for your answer, I've been flying drones since 2013 my brother gave me a little toy one with no GPS, then I got a DJI F450 that I had to build it did have GPS but no camera so I put a GoPro on it but it didn't have a gimbal so the videos were terrible. Then I got a mavic 2 Zoom and it's been a good drone but the transmitter battery can't be replaced and it's starting to get very weak so I bought the DJI air 3s and I'm just starting to play with it.

That sounds like quite a journey with drones. I'm such a complete beginner newbie!! Almost 100% of my drone flying experience is documented here in these few videos!! I'm looking forward to getting the Part 107 license and the opportunities that will open up for my future with drones.

I have what may be a unique solution for my wireless system. I envisioned my wife and I both working on stuff together so I opted for the Rode Wireless Pro system that includes two transmitters plus lavaliers and some dead cats and such. The great thing is, the transmitters can record directly, without even using the receiver. So I took the .wav file chemise from the mic and sync'd it with the audio from the my phone on the controller. So, at no time was I trying to record on the phone at the same time as run the DJI Fly app. Probably not the answer you were hoping for, but that's how I'm planning on doing this going forward. Hope that helps.

@@martinleif2872 Thanks for that. Not the answer I wanted as you said , However, I bought the mikes for a potential YT channel. Being able to use them with my drone too would have been a bonus.

I guess the only suggestion I could offer would be to find another place for the audio to record that will allow you to import it into your editor. I've not tried producing on my phone, but using editing sw on my pc.

Well..... I've even thought about building some kind of trammel like the miners use to separate the weeds from the dirt - but, that might be beneficial predominantly during much drier times of year. Right now - I just do the best I can when it's this damp and cold! Brenda tells me she uses sifters in the vegetable garden. Thanks for the comment and suggestion!

Hey Dubi - this really basic drone doesn't have collision avoidance - other than the driver, ME! What I get is vertical and horizontal distance from the "Home" point. If/when I get a more capable drone, I'll let you know.

@@martinleif2872 Humans are the best collision sensors

Sorry my friend, I have neither. I have a Telegram account under my name.

@@martinleif2872 martinleif2872?

Without the 2872 and with a space between my first and last names, "Martin Leif"

@@martinleif2872 I'm sorry, but I don't think I can add you without your number. I don't use telegram much tho, maybe you can tell me how.

@@BZEOfficials Oops. My bad!! Try looking for "MLeifBassplayer"

Thanks - we'll have a look.

@@martinleif2872 Hello, regarding the collaboration with the ImoLaza smart irrigation controller, what was the final outcome? Are you interested in collaborating?

@@dogstar7 thank you very much for your quite helpful suggestions. I do indeed have access to a large field (that is, until my former employer kicks me out!!), and I'll get some more practice time. I've also started thinking, "the drone's left, not mine," etc.

Hello there, Kathy I presume. How can we find out more about your controllers? Do you have a website or email you would be willing to share?

I don't think the mini 4k works with other DJI controllers, and likewise the N1 controller supplied with the mini4k doesn't work with other DJI drones - not that I can see online anyhow...a bit frustrating really! mini 4k is amazing in it's own right though! Nice video - happy flying!

That's an idea I wanted to look into. In any case, this is rapidly becoming my "first" drone with the increasing likelihood of a more capable one (requiring Part 107) in my future.

Thank you too for your comment and compliment. I can potentially see a time that I hand this Mini 4K down to my wife or one of my sons as I hope to upgrade to a more capable drone in the future.

Thank you for your comment and compliment. I'm hoping to continue to create and post good content.

We'll go with that! He's stir crazy. Mom's not feeling 100% and the weather is quite different than summer - duh!! So he's got pent up energy and loves running around in the back! Or, Charlie is being Charlie!!

Thank you for both your subscription and your comment. It seems like a really perfect entry into flying camera drones. At some point, and it's already starting to feel inevitable - I'll be going for the Part 107 certification - mostly to enable flying for other than strictly recreational, personal uses.

Isn't your channel monetized? if it is, I think it is required to have a part 107 to upload your content from the drone

@BZEOfficials No, not monetized yet. Not enough subscribers to qualify, ergo, I can still post video from my drone.

@martinleif2872 oh I thought you had like 1k. Mb :D

Thank you for your comment and it's my pleasure to post content as my journey into producing video continues.

@@martinleif2872 I will be following your progress Sir! Happy Holidays from the UK.

Great observation and thank you for adding the comment. Today I rushed to make a little landing pad and went out where there was a lot of space and tried the Quick Shots and a Panoramic picture. Posting in a couple days. I was hoping to get a follow me feature for when I'm working in the yard on the tractor next year but the Mini 4K doesn't have that. So I guess my wife needs to take the safety training!! You are right about it being very capable. I'll be trying the 4K video soon too.

According to my messages (with DHL) and the packing slip - mine left China on Nov. 29 and got to me in WA State on Dec. 3. And THAT was with a requested delay in delivery - because we weren't going to be home on the original delivery date. I thought that was rather quick. If this is your first drone - one thing I will advise you to do, that wasn't in any of the available training videos - when get the DJI Fly app running - go into the three dots ( . . . ) in the upper right corner - and check your setting for Return To Home (RTH) altitude. Mine was set WAY TOO HIGH for my licensing. Change it to something reasonable for the terrain you'll be flying in. I hope you have as much fun as I'm having.

I'm in Ohio and it took me almost 2 weeks to get it because of customs. Worth it!! 😀

@@InnerSanctum77, I've only flown on three occasions, but learning tons each time out and loving it!

@ that’s a pretty fast turn around. Mine should arrive today. But now I have to wait for the weekend to do my first fly because all be at work all week.

Quite a surprise indeed!

Why thank you Sister Suzie!! We found it to be a perfect fit for us when we needed another room so our boys also had their own rooms like their sister. But OMG, the yard is a full time job just to keep up!!! Thanks for your nice comment.

Makin it up as we go!!

Yes indeed!! I'm hoping my current understanding, that this is really just a nuisance ends up accurate. So far, there aren't any more on the buildings so that may be evidence our efforts so far have been effective. We'll see!!

@@martinleif2872 I think you are lucky that you caught it right away. Most of the videos I've seen people don't notice it or don't look into it until all those spots have dried and gotten old. After that they are impossible to remove.

Let this not be a surprise to you but I'm planning on shooting a video..... I used to have all my stuff plus Brenda's garden stuff in there. But I also had the "tent" the machines live in. NOW, Brenda has her own "she shed" plus the greenhouse. You'd think I'd have gobs of room. Well.... I really need to evaluate what I really need to keep. Noteworthy are the remaining materials (tile, tile setting stuff) left over from the remodel and a bunch of other stuff I'm simply reticent to toss. Much of it just needs to find a home where someone can make use of it. So for this pack rat, it's going to be a difficult exercise!! It should result in a more useful space for working on projects. Ok - tome is completed!

Thanks Debbie. The rain is just one of those things to deal with as I learn this videography thing!

Yeah, it really needed it too!! I'll be very interested in how effective the work was come next spring. Biggest challenge was working in cold, damp soil! We're out in the cold today too. Video coming....

Also, have you melted your canopy yet?

I knew I was taking a chance on that pronunciation!!! I've heard several and I chose that one. Thanks for the comment!!

So far getting it ready to take it and other metal stuff to recycle.

You should taste your food and describe it for us just like the tv shows do 😊

You are so right!!! More evidence of how much I have to learn about making these videos. For the record, they tasted great. Honestly, not the very best I've done them but still very good. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks Dubi. I may have landed on an approach for producing these videos. Oh, and Brenda said she wants your leaves!!!

I just read your comment to my wife who said, "I know, I've already thought about it!" I agree. The extra pollinators would certainly help the gardens. Thanks for the comment.

Thank you Suzie!! Yeah, Brenda likes it too!!

I'll do the best I can to continue to improve the quality and production level as I learn more. Thanks for your kind comments.

Thank you for the comment and your great suggestion. I should get on that before the weather gets too cold.

Hi Jennifer - thank you so much for your comment. Wow - that was so many months ago - I needed to get the manual back out to get the data to answer your question!! If I'm understanding you correctly, you're asking about the dimensions for the frame I made - that I used re-purposed old treated 4x4 fence posts for. (We had a new fence put in and I saved the original posts after cutting off the concrete....) Our greenhouse was the "2.05 m (6.7 ft) x 2.4 m (7.86 ft) model # YM12842X" Please also note: During our build - I found that I wanted to make spare copies of certain pages of the manual - so instead of actually "copying" the pages, I went to the Yardistry website and downloaded the manual for the model of greenhouse. Much to my dismay we found several differences between the printed version supplied with the kit and the on-line version. I used the following sentence on page 7, "The recommended area for site preparation is 92" L x 75 1/2" W (2.337m L x 1.918m W) for this structure." The printed version said, "7.67' L x 6.29' W (2.34m L x 1.92m W)" So, the outside dimensions I made the base were 92" x 75 1/2". And it fits nicely. Since "4x4" lumber is actually 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", and I wanted the "front" edge of the base to be a solid piece, I made the frame so the long sides fit inside the front and back ends. Therefore - the front and back were cut to 75 1/2" and the sides were cut to 95" - 7" = 88" My video shows that I incorrectly placed the back right corner - throwing everything off! Does this help? As you've seen I can get quite wordy - for which I apologize - but I strive for accuracy. Please - any other questions about what we did, please continue the dialog.

Hey Dubiloo - thanks for the comment. Charlie IS fun to have around! He loves to play - but that's when he's not sleeping or looking out the window wondering when mom's coming home!! As for the pernicious weeds - my (current!) main plan is to eradicate them as thoroughly as possible - getting as much root structure as I can. Secondly - we are going to add more mulch which should a) choke some of them out and if not then b) they are likely to be much easier to pull. Since the area around the garden fence has already had at least one layer of landscape fabric that they just grew right through - it doesn't seem to be a solution. But as always, I try things and wait to see what is most effective. And that's where I stand right now. Next year, I want to see where I've done work and see what appears to be most effective and do more of that. The other factor I can't ignore is: although currently in pretty good shape - the years are adding up so I don't know how many more "experiments" I will be able to do!! We'll see.

Thank you for another encouraging comment. You know what my primary takeaway from this video series is? Don't get behind on weeding!!! Our hope is next season a) I won't lose 4 months to shoulder surgery recovery and b) to get a little done nearly daily. And as that holds true for gardening, it probably also applies to YT videos too :-).

Thanks so much for your kind comment Mr. Garry! We continue to be amazed folks are coming in board. Let's see where this goes!!

Thanks for your message. Well, I don't have a company and therefore do not need workers. Good luck to you.

Thank you very much! As I'm learning about KZbin, video production and editing, it's very nice to hear that it is being enjoyed.

Thank you for your compliment. We're really happy with how it turned out too. It's use over winter and into next spring will be a new series of videos.

Well Hi back!

Haha Suzie!! You're right. But I realized last year that I "traded a full time job in the office for one in the yard!!" Well, my goal is to figure out how to get video of different activities. Thank you for your comment; we both had a chuckle.

Good to know about the sweet william. We were talking about the bananas and if we want them to spread more or to grow taller. We will be giving them one of the frames we used over the blueberries to build a shelter from the cold this winter. We'll see how that goes.

Hi Debbie. Thanks for your comment. Brenda reminds me that we have nearly zero critters burrowing inside the garden. And she said the hardware cloth is prohibitively expensive. The garden area (inside the cinder blocks) has a double layer of landscape fabric, plus each of the planters are also lined. We do in fact have a bunch of mounds in the lawn areas - but not so much in the vegetable garden.

Hi and welcome to the channel! I appreciate your compliment very much. Let's hope more content you will enjoy is coming up.

Dubi - you are completely SPOT ON!!! It's also a huge plus when my wife recognizes the need for proper tools to get the jobs done! SHE'S the one who recommended we go shopping for the tractor!!!

Thank you for your comment. In full disclosure - one of the reasons I gave my wife for concern for building her a greenhouse from plans or scratch is I was PETRIFIED about somehow, some way goofing up LEVEL or SQUARE! So getting this kit seemed to assuage my fears enough that she got it. Mind you, it was purchased just after my shoulder surgery so it was MONTHS before we started the project. In any case, this video shows how "confidently" I did the base WRONG!! Haha! Jokes on me! Honestly, it wasn't until well into the project that I was poking around the Yardistry website and found their greenhouses were available in several sizes. We just happened to get this one because it was available at Costco.

My wife and I were truly blessed by your encouraging comment! I kinda misted up a bit when reading it to her! One major takeaway for me from your comment is going to be - going forward, that if I'm doing a project with lots of steps, like building something, that I need to think of it differently. Currently, I have much of a "this is what happened" approach - documenting the activity. There will be times in the future where I may need to be more intentional about HOW to do something - or at least what worked for us. And even though I mentioned it in one or more of the videos - we too gained a great deal of insight for certain steps of the process by watching videos from both Yardistry as well as YT contributors like us. We both hope your project goes well.

Thanks Debbie. Brenda confirmed that too after I shot that video. It sure seemed to me to be the right approach. We'll see what that area does next year.

Thank you Thomas!! My goal with this channel is to show WHAT happened; not a "How to...." Your comment is greatly appreciated.