DJI Mavic 3 At Lucky Peak Flying In Class E Airspace

[@markkurtz2260]

We can clearly see how premium the image quality on the Mavic 3 is from this video. Thank you for sharing!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for watching!

[@louiswells2332]

You always give your viewers the best aerial views. No better way to capture them but with the Mavic 3. Keep the videos coming!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much Louis! The Mavic 3 is just a pleasure to fly!

[@mikehays6526]

Good video. I’m taking my part 107 thru Pilot Institute, right now I’m in the airspace section right now. Take up the good.

[@TaniaGail]

Pilot Institute is where I studied for Part 107. Greg is a fantastic instructor.

[@rich500]

Great flight. Thanks. That video is outta sight. The resolution is outstanding. You are the model for how videos should be done, in my opinion.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Wow Richard, thank you!

[@philhechle5175]

We all know the Mavic 3 has had a lot of criticism since it’s come out, but still an amazing drone, which is only going to get better. Love the RTH when it reduces altitude as it approaches the home point. Great video as always Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you, Phil., I agree, the smart RTH is really cool!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Thanks for the detailed explanation of class E airspace, and the different variables. That was a great location you took off at, I know you have been there before, but it never looked so dramatic. Another great test flight of the new Mavic 3, and thanks for sharing.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

The Mavic 3 has been popular to criticize. All I can say is that it is the best camera drone that I've ever owned. 🙂 Thank you Ron!

[@jaime766]

Mike in Australia-Hello Marcus- you are so lucky to have a reservoir to fly over-we are not allowed to fly over reservoirs in Australia, but it was 90 degrees here today.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I do have to get permission from the Army to fly there. They give me an annual permit.

[@hey9784]

The footage is on point. Very impressive drone!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much!

[@friendsofhamptonfallsbands9214]

Especially liked review of review of sectional charts. Great video as usual.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Much appreciated! Thank you!

[@Blueskyver]

Great flight Marcus, with beautiful image capturing. Thanks for sharing.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Many thanks Blueskyver!

[@iGoldeneYe]

Beautiful Place and Beautiful Quality. So Smooth. I've never said this before but, the image color/quality of your GoPro is simply amazing.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much!

[@kevinmoore7088]

Another great experience...

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thanks again!

[@anthonystorrod4470]

Check the horizon when fly side ways there was some complaints about the gimbal

[@lylehaylett3153]

I appreciated the Class E airspace review. That was a subtlety that I missed despite being a pilot for 45 years. I wonder though, am I missing something about flying well beyond VLOS somehow being legal for that flight?

[@old_lion]

Great Video, Marcus! 😃👍🏼 Thank you.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@jeffvoigt3501]

Marcus, great technical content. All the best.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you, Jeff!

[@drm514]

This drone is solid for sure. I love mine! I would love to fly out there someday. Great Video Marcus!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much Derek!

[@mikehrenak1390]

Great flying Marcus loading my case up going out flying soon air2 s army out salute

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Nice Mike! 🙂

[@robertbdrone6835]

All right another awesome video from Marcus let’s get that bird in the air buddy

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Robert!

[@MrMaximuskodrata]

Great

[@alexanyanEVN]

Thanx for share & Love from Armenia...

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Alex!

[@CoasttoCoastDrones]

very nice flight ....enjoyed the zoom part

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you very much Bill!

[@SurLife]

I have lived in Big Sur for most of my life ... I see that we are in a zone where we cannot fly over the ocean because of the marine sanctuary rules... I would love to fly my Mavic 3 and 2s for the cosmic shot but feel the local heat....

[@goldleaf7436]

Hey Marcus How about taking some pictures when you're flying? I would love to see some stills from Mavic 3. Thanks pal Regards GL

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! I agree, I need to take more pictures. 👍

[@kevinlaster4909]

Have you had any issues with horizon tilt with your Mavic 3? I have seen several complaints reported to DJI in regards to horizon tilt with the Mavic 3.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Not so far. 👍

[@DroneMTL]

I don't know what you guys think, I'm a novice in camera and lens technlogy. But I find the 7x zoom looks a bit disappointing knowing it's a fully optical zoom and it is being used in broad daylight here...

[@TaniaGail]

Just reviewed the sectional chart for BOI - the Dam and Marina fall under Class E beginning at 700 ft AGL. Is this where you are flying?

[@TaniaGail]

Oh, I see in your video, that is exactly where you are at. :) Also, Cine arrives this Thursday!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Class E airspace can be so tricky sometimes. I thought it was worth an explanation. Where I was at on the viewpoint, it is Class E3, because of the segmented magenta line that was bisected by the solid magenta line of the Boise airport. Are we meeting for a flight at Eagle Island this weekend? 🙂

[@TaniaGail]

@@IdahoQuadcopter A surprise was waiting at my front door, yesterday. I am going through all the stuff that comes with the Cine today. And yes, let’s fly this weekend !!

[@jamesfunk2889]

Good to see DJI is still making and selling drones in the US. Do you know what is going on with the situation with the US government threatening to put them on that special list where they would be prohibited from selling drones here?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

To my knowledge, the issue with the FCC is still on the table. I guess we'll see. 🤷‍♂️

[@chriswhite58]

Fantastic

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Chris! Cheers!

[@RDsRCReviews]

Fantastic footage and the camera looks amazing. Also, great explanation on the types of airspace for those of us that don't follow that closely. That's really surprising that the M3 doesn't have precision landing yet.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Many thanks Ryan! The Mavic 3 is just a joy to fly!

[@ericwf1]

Very nice video Marcus! First time I've chimed in though I have watched and enjoyed a number of your videos. I'm partial to DJI so I lean toward those. I am a flyer and started with a Mavic Air 2, then moved to the Air 2s. But I couldn't resist, I bought a Mavic 3 recently and sold the 2s. I really enjoyed the 2 and the Air 2s but the Mavic 3 is truly an incredible drone and I'm loving it! I'm really digging into learning how to get the best from the camera on this thing as I really like flying and video capturing at sunrise and sunset. Also want to try some night flying. Anyway, keep up the great videos! Cheers

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you so much! I agree, the Mavic 3 is an amazing product! We'll be flying it for years to come. 🙂

[@CarolinaAirshots]

The footage looks awesome

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you!

[@UKBUBBLERS]

Another great video Marcus I took my m3 out to hastings 1066 country and git some amazing videos of the old ruins but I must say some of the places you fly are amazing keeping me clued to my screen but yeah I don't regret buying it although it is alot of money I think with the updates it will be a excellent drone and although there's alot of people on KZbin are being very negative but I knew when I was buying like most people knew it wasn't complete so you can't have a moan when you knew what you was buying. As usual my friend look forward to some more videos. 😁👌👍🇬🇧

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you @UK BUBBLERS! The Mavic 3 is an amazing piece of tech. I have no regrets either.

[@romo8547]

Hi Marcus, greeting from Sydney, Australia. Love your stuff. You briefly mentioned return-to-home RTH in the video. Please clarify re the RTH height. If you set RTH height at 100 feet, does that mean 100 feet above where the drone is when instigated , or 100 feet above controller? Your flights over the Snake River Canyon are a good example as if you are flying from the rim and use RTH when the drone is at near river level, the result would be different from when you are flying from river level and use RTH when the drone is up and over the rim. In second scenario, the drone could crash as it tries to descend to 100 feet from an altitude that may be well above 100 feet. Similarly, if you are on the rim and the drone is way down there, it could rise the 100 feet and fly straight in to the rim. Worth exploring and educating. Love your opening credits too

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you, Roy! The RTH height that you set in the app is measured from the takeoff point.

[@romo8547]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Thanks for the clarification, just as I thought. However, if that is the case, if the home point is at river level and you fly up and over the canyon, out on to the plain, then RTH up there could crash the drone in to the ground, as it tries to descend to the RTH height, well below the ground level of the plain. I guess it is always, flyer beware!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

@@romo8547 If you are flying higher than the preset RTH, most drones will stay at that height. With smart RTH on the Mavic 3 it will take the best route home and ascend descend and fly around if necessary.

[@moemaster1966]

Amazing drone

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! 👍

[@GorillamansGarage]

Can't wait for the "Hubsan Night King" ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣😱

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Hey, it's your money GM. 🙂

[@agremlin77]

nice video👍😀liked & subscribed, thanks for sharing😀👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you and welcome!

[@mugsie101]

Excellent video. I watch all your videos. Your friends bill and Ron too. Question. Why don't you do a long distance flight from that site?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Mark! I'll leave the range test to Dustin Dunnill. 😎

[@mugsie101]

@@IdahoQuadcopter yes. I watch all of his. Keep up the good work. I enjoy the flight.

[@meudrone4k369]

Lindo vídeo

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you!

[@Octopus666]

Amazing

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RobertGlazier]

Nice Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you!

[@chriscflint]

Looking at that low dam level, maybe you should be hoarding water in your garage before the "big thirst".

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That's actually a lot of water for this time of year. Usually, they drain it down to nothing.

[@derekpask3633]

There is a chap in the UK has one, and he rabbits on how good its going to be. The shame of it is, he is an absolute Wizz with the mini 2. He can fly to within a foot and zoom in as well, why do you need 28 times zoom. Please explain.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

DJI calls the Zoom feature Explorer mode. 👍

[@derekpask3633]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I remember the close up of the canyon wall, also we have not had a closeup from the bottom. that would be good too.

[@EricQuinn]

Why do you use metric instead of imperial?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's an excellent easy to understand system. 👍

[@delzane]

Good job! Get gloves with retractable finger holes.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Del! it's getting time for gloves, that for sure. 🙂

[@MicoGhostTheOldCodger]

I disagree with you on one point - that is precision landing. My Mavic 3 has landed within 2 inches of where i took off on the 5 return to home landings that I have done. MUCH better than the Mavic 2 Pro which is about 4-6 inches.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That is great! Even when I let the drone hover for a bit at the 7 meters that DJI suggests, I don't get near the pad on landings.

[@NICKs_HIGHTECH]

Beautiful place. You keep making the same mistake about precision landing. DJI answhered precision landing is active now. And read the manual. "During takeoff, the aircraft must ascend at least 7 m before flying horizontally."

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you.

[@Accolades70]

Noice

[@aleksmarkaerialvideosgr2824]

Excellent and very useful information with the maps !! Great test flight very nice exploring wonderful Drone awesome zooming Marcus 👌 great job!!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Many thanks DJ Aleks!!! You need a Mavic 3! 😁

[@aleksmarkaerialvideosgr2824]

@@IdahoQuadcopter οοyes but very expensive yeeee !! thank you haaa!!

[@mikehrenak1390]

That is a big bird

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's bigger than my Air 2S. 😎

[@swoopix-hovernh]

Nice footage, but are you 100% positive it’s legal to fly DRONES there? While you may not need ATC clearance, that same FAA document you were using also states the following: (Small UAS Operating Rules) 14 CFR §107.41… “No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft...within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)” According to the document (worth mentioning is 3 years old), the only exception to entering the 700 ft. class E shelf is for is tower inspections via the 400ft. rules. And since SUAS operators now communicate through LAANC (and are prohibited from contacting ATC)…. Who knows??????

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, I'm 100% sure FAA wise, however, because the Army Corp of Engineers manage the reservoir, I get an annual permit to fly there.

[@swoopix-hovernh]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Interesting! Do you have to apply/get LAANC approval there each time you fly? If so, the (FAA) should update the terminology to include LAANC approvals/clarify the info on that doc. (Either way, more clarification IMO is needed!) ~ Even though it's sort of "attached to a class-C airport" the dash magenta rectangle appears to be "the lateral boundary." of this airport.

[@InteractiveDNA]

The Mavic footage looks very low in definition! no details, it seams like they put a cheap lens. Like I always being saying, bigger sensors means nothing is the lens are crap. If you fly the Evo 2 Pro 6k you see all the missing details. And for the fraction of the price. People without camera knowledge get sold out by marketing so easy. The are better fish on the market and soon better cameras for 1/2 of the price.

[@reecestacey8]

blurry!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Got it. 👍