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Easy....wifi webcam...and wifi switch....don't even need to be at home....not automatic but simple

Buy an alarm sounder...I got one from the UK used on industrial estates...apparently can be heard 2kms away. I had a similar situation and turned it on whenever music was loud. Worked!

22 hours ago, mwbrown said:

DJI follows the zoning data issued by the relevant aviation authority in every country around the world.

Yes I agree. It shows you areas you are possibly restricted to fly according to their data.

It also advises all pilots to abide by local laws and be aware of them.

By choosing to ignore CAAT rules and fraudulently unlocking a restricted area that you do not have permission to fly in is breaking Thai CAAT law. This could result in stricter enforcement and more restrictions that ultimately affect all drone pilots in my view very selfish.

I too would not believe only immigration police but the CAAT rules/laws  state that  no flying within 9kms of an airfield without official permission.....and other regulations.

As you are so confident of your actions why not contact CAAT and confirm you are able to fly in Hua Hin city and share the good news that the law has been altered as many of us would love to be able to fly.

You did start out claiming your flights are legal and invited questions.

I have asked valid questions and supplied proof of Thai flying laws and also rules provided by DJI on correct usage of the self unlock feature.

Quite obvious to me you are flying illegally and have not demonstrated any proof to the contrary. Ignorance of a law is not an excuse but faking ignorance as you are doing is quite frankly stupid.

https://www.dji.com/mobile/flyingtips/th

4 hours ago, mwbrown said:

Other than two two licenses and the insurance policy, there is no requirement to get permission to fly into authorization zones from any authorities.  Just go through the process on the web site and load it into the drone.  No need to overcomplicate.

The certificate is self issued by DJI the Chinese manufacturer of the drone...it does not give you permission to break Thai CAAT law.

Thai immigration warned me about flying in my land 6 kms west of Hua Hin saying it was illegal. 

I will end as I began Hua Hin City is a no fly zone according to immigration and CAAT laws.

You carry on believing you are ok but by self unlocking you are stating you have permission to fly....you do not.

I was hoping you had a legal way to  get permission to be able to fly within 9kms of the airport.

Not trying to be argumentative but do not want a big fine. Self unlocking will certificate you to fly above Hospitals, schools, Army camps, National Parks, and even The Grand Palace in Bangkok but will not give you permission!

Thank you for your reply.

I am aware of the self unlock certificate ...Drone pilots with verified DJI accounts can self-unlock some areas if they have necessary approvals from local authorities,  full article..https://dronedj.com/2019/02/28/dji-geofencing-2-0-asia-pacific/

How do you get the appropriate permission to allow yourself to self unlock.

1 hour ago, mwbrown said:

I have exactly the same drone and app.  As I said above, you can go to the DJI web site and register for a certificate to enter the round zone around the airport, then it gets downloaded into the controller and the drone. 

 

https://fly-safe.dji.com/unlock

 

Log in, then click + New Unlock Request.  Click Confirm.  Click Zone Unlocking then Confirm.  Select your previously-registered drone type, serial number and pilot from the dropdowns and click Next.  Move the map to Hua Hin and click on the blue circle labelled Authorization Zones: Hua Hin Airport.  Select your flight date and enter a reason to fly in the zone, then click Submit.  It will be automatically approved.

 

Power up the drone and controller.  I don't have them with me now, but there's a section of the app to load the approved certificate into the controller and drone.

 

When you're flying the app will pop up a message when you touch the perimeter of the zone, you click OK and then you can fly inside it.

There will be a second vocal warning when you get to the exclusion zone along the runway.  This is a hard zone and you should not fly into it.

27 minutes ago, mwbrown said:

Sure, here it is.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Ironically, I'm working with David from Royal Coast Review on some of my recent drone flights!  Points 1-3 in the article from 2019 are correct, #4 is not correct, or at least no longer correct.

 

 

I have studied caat  drone regs ,fly now app along with DJI safe fly and still cannot see how to fly within 9km of an airport.

I have a large area of land about 6km west of Hua Hin ( within 9km dark red no fly zone on app maps)and would love to be legally allowed to fly there. How can I be sure I am not breaking the 9km no fly zone? My DJI mini 2 only warns me and asks if I have correct permission. Again only asking so as to be able to enjoy flying without potential issues. If possible link to anything that allows flights within 9kms of an airfield or ways to obtain permission. Thank you.

1 hour ago, mwbrown said:

You're 100% wrong.  I explained the zone issues extensively in a previous post.

Please point me to this. I am seriously interested as I hold a drone licence and was informed by Thai Authorities of the drone restrictions within Hua Hin City and surrounding areas.     https://royalcoastreview.com/2019/08/hua-hin-is-a-no-drone-zone/

Happy to be wrong!

Hua Hin is a no fly zone as is within 9kms of an airport. Most of this area is restricted.

 https://aseannow.com/topic/1018630-drone-flight-enr-51-aip-restrictive-area-application-google-earth-kmz/.

Hua Hin international school opens 14th June.....at last!

Temperature control?

Was Paraquat not banned last year?

Beware the new gpon router (W5).....cannot use any other DNS...3bb have their own firmware ( locked for user) and the DNS is ISP. Even changing DNS in devices does not work.

I would ensure the running area is at least 50cm and the motor at least 2.5 chp. I run almost daily on mine around 10km. It is a Johnson make and cost around 30k. I silicone belt every 2 weeks and check/tighten everything. I have to replace running belt yearly at a cost of 3k. Johnson motors are dc and on some models give a lifetime guarantee on motor(not going to neccessarily be honoured in Thailand)  but  gives confidence in lasting quality. I would also ensure the treadmill has auto incline to ease change and vary during run. Treadmils less than 20k in my opinion will not last and may overheat quickly. Motor hp is not a good guide but constant hp gives better idea.

I forgot to add I was also offered to go back out of Thailand and obtain non imm.

My mistake was to come back only on a 30 day waiver. I was in Australia and it was going to take too long to obtain (FNQ).

I tried to get my bank letter accepted as it was backed by all deposit books going back more than 10 years but was told no at Hua Hin. In my situation 15k was the cheapest option.

I had to restart retirement visa extension and thought could enter on 30 day and convert to non imm. Only issue was the 800k in the bank must come from abroad when first extension is applied. I had been extending for years using the same bank deposit brought in 12 years ago. As I have changed accounts etc I could not easily prove overseas transfer. I was told to either bring 800k in or send the money in the bank out and back in again. I also was given a third option of paying 15k to get this sorted out. I opted for this!

I read somewhere that Thailand was no longer allowing items below 1000 baht to be excluded from import tax. This was mainly aimed at ecommerce. Australia used to be $20 tax free but that stopped too. May be the reason?

Lazada:https://s.lazada.co.th/s.ZT4yA

I have bought and fitted to same mower. I found that fitting 2 blades is sufficient and cuts quicker.  

Or if you need quickly these are more expensive but in Thailand.....might be better quality?

The first ones came in a packet with the brand Honga!

Co2 is not used for whipping cream.

Happily using a large welding type tank and gauge....along with adapters to carbonate empty 1.25l (or any) soda bottles. Tank lasts around 10 months (2 to 3L per day) costs 250 baht to exchange.

Tank purchase 2000 Baht gauges and bits about 1500.

If you wanted you could with the adapter refill your own sodastream bottles from a weld tank.

Co2 for all uses is bulk tanked and the containers are the only difference.....no special beverage gas.

Yes pool shop should stock it. Or builders merchant that supplies to sandwash....not pure but around 65%....It will work no scrubbing required! 

Soda fire is caustic soda ....good to unblock drains.....generates a lot of heat...not best for pvc pipe.

Hydrochloric  acid widely available either for swimming pool or sandwash cleaning. 20lt approx 350 baht.

Cleans limescale immediately........use in ventilated area if possible and do not breath the fumes!

Toilet Duck I think the pink one has 20% acid....read the label as different colours have various acid amount.

What about a Thai company "owning" a house and the majority owner a foreigner (who lives there). Does the company have to report a foreigner living in the house?

Thanks for advise.

Hua Hin?.......got a feeling the answer will be no!

Thanks for the replies. I will try in Brisbane. Last resort come back on a 30 exemption. ....is this easily converted?