Emanuel

Yeah, you had posted it, even though I've found this thread a must read for people embracing the same today. Funny, because the same concern stands no matter whether a year later (with updated tools such as 16GB VRAM gaming laptops) or not ;- )

I hadn't seen it yet, just now... delicious! Thanks for sharing, mate @Matins 2 :- )

And here's an update finally with most recent promising news: https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-9-5980HS-hits-4-8-GHz-inside-an-Asus-ROG-Flow-X13-laptop-as-Geekbench-single-core-scores-shine-against-the-Ryzen-9-4900H-and-Intel-Core-i7-1165G7.516346.0.html

Also topic of a couple of most recent threads here:

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/studio/ https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/studio/#video-editing Ultimate add-ons: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2021/01/12/geforce-rtx-30-series-studio-laptops/

LOL Funny, I see I am not the only one spreading my gear everywhere... Miss it like people at times, oh boy, what a nerd a geek can be : D

Thank you Andrew for the good laugh : ) I see your humor is in great shape ; )

I stand corrected only for those under 250g because I meant the DJI Mini 2 in mind. Above 250g, it is required such online training and foundation test. Here's more some useful information about the CofC theoretical test (in UK) that you can do online, the exam included: https://www.coptrz.com/shop/cpd-training-courses/a2-certificate-of-competency-a2-cofc/

Along the transition span and without CofC theoretical test and while manufacturers don't have retrospectively CE class marked their birds to benefit them at least to fly closer to people without needing a standard permission, I think there's no much advantage to any aircraft under 500g for now in any way other than as not requiring online training and foundation test. Here is the transition period well explained: https://www.easa.europa.eu/faq/116508

In fact, an open category to open possibilities for commercial/paid work without so many limitations as before predicted, as well, two categories actually: under (A1+A3) and above 900 gr* (A3) without CofC theoretical test (A2): * in Portugal as for instance, it is required insurance above that mark more info here https://www.easa.europa.eu/the-agency/faqs/open-category

Some other interesting stuff to have in mind too from new current regulation -- there's a difference between 'uninvolved' and involved people, i.e. some significant definition for filmmakers... ; ) Who is an ‘uninvolved person’? ‘An uninvolved person is a person who is not participating in the UAS operation or who is not aware of the instructions and safety precautions given by the UAS (drone) operator’. A person is considered involved if he/she decides to be a part of the operation, understands the risk and is able to check the position of the drone while it is flying. Therefore, in order to be considered ‘involved’ in the operation, a person needs to: give consent to be a part of the operation (e.g. consent to be overflown by the drone); the consent needs to be explicit; receive from the drone operator/remote pilot instructions and safety precautions to be applied in case of an emergency situation; and not be busy with any other activities that would make the person unable to check the position of the drone and, in case of an incident, take action to avoid being hit. Writing on a ticket that a drone will be used during an event is not considered sufficient, since the drone operator needs to receive individual explicit consent and make sure people understand the risk and the procedures to be taken in case of an emergency. During the operation, it is expected that involved persons will follow the trajectory of the drone and be ready to take action to protect themselves in case the drone behaves unexpectedly. If, during the UAS operation, people are busy working or watching something that is not compatible with monitoring the trajectory of the drone, than they cannot be considered to be involved. Examples of uninvolved people: spectators gathered for sport activities, concerts or other mass events; people in a beach or in a park, or walking on the streets. An uninvolved person is not only a person who is directly exposed to a drone, but could also be a person who is in a bus, car, etc., and who is indirectly exposed. For example, if a drone is flying over a car, its driver should be considered to be an ‘uninvolved person’. The reason is that a drone flying close to a car (even if it does not impact it) could possibly distract its driver and therefore cause a car accident. Regulatory reference: GM1 Article 2(18) Definitions, ED Decision 2019/021/R.

New regulation opens three ways: 1) No required authorisation; 2) No difference between non-commercial and commercial usage; 3) the vast European territory to include as for instance UK or Norway beyond EU under the same umbrella. Besides, the chance for "toy" certification under the Directive 2009/48/EC. Here's a more detailed useful chart then: source

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New European regulation from 2021 on: https://www.easa.europa.eu/domains/civil-drones-rpas More info here: https://interestingengineering.com/drone-regulations-go-into-effect-in-the-european-union https://dronerules.eu/en/professional/eu_regulations_updates https://waypoint.sensefly.com/new-eu-drone-regulations-explained-2021/

From update #5 received today, new enhancements include: Increased capacity for the calibration database for the AFX to now allow up to 128 lens/camera setups to be stored. Zoom lens files now have five “tracks” of calibration to compensate for focus differences in non-parfocal lenses at different focal lengths. Calibration procedure is now semi-automated. Multi Client/Server mode over Bluetooth LE to enable AFX to drive MMX units, pass range data to a PBC to act as an outboard distance indicator unit or even source range data from another AFX. New option for AFX to drive MMX over a wired connection through Port 3 of the MMX instead of over Bluetooth LE. Switchable user preference for metric or imperial display of distance.

Interesting improvement as matter of fact putting the gaming graphics beyond the mobile workstation predecessor generation: https://technical.city/en/video/Quadro-RTX-5000-mobile-vs-GeForce-RTX-3080-mobile And you can already pre-order yours at that side too whatever size (15.6" or 17") you want: https://www.skikk.eu/en/laptops/15ds50 https://www.skikk.eu/en/laptops/17ds70 @ Max-Q version (but with 16GB VRAM anyway) : https://www.notebookcheck.net/GeForce-RTX-3080-Mobile-vs-GeForce-RTX-3080-Mobile_10586_10474.247598.0.html

In fact, they say tent mode is where the full power is. One of the modes providing extra airflow. "Inside the docking station is Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 GPU clocked at 1810 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost and is cooled by a vapor chamber cooling system. This design increases the contact surface area by 54% compared to the traditional heat pipes." source And also here is an interesting review from the usual suspects. "The cooling module is designed to draw fresh air from the bottom of the laptop, through open intakes over the two fans, and push it out through two vents placed under the screen, and an extra vent on the left side." "As for the thermal design, illustrated below, Asus went with a dual-fan cooling module, with three heatsinks and a multitude of heatpipes. They also opted for the 2021-updated Arc Flow fans with asymmetrical blades, which increase airflow by up to 13% (official literature) without impacting noise. Furthermore, the laptop implements what Asus calls the 0Db technology, the ability to completely switch off both fans with light use on the Silent profile, as long as the CPU/GPU keep under certain temperatures."

Indeed. https://wccftech.com/all-m1-mac-models-no-egpu-support/ So, a minus for the use of apps powered by GPU such as Resolve.

As much as when we study Geography as program of studies, it is impossible to dissociate geography from human presence to comprehend many angles of the same to include social aspects, economics, politics and so on. History as well. Made of past centuries but decades too. Where the contemporary era has a role to play. Or should. We cannot reduce the physical presence of any population as much as continent population without considering a comprehensive set of them. Absolutely impossible. Otherwise, that's pure exclusion at best or its worst, because that's really what such blindness has offered for the subject matter.

Europe you are part of it too will be weaker after that, Imperial times are over in today's globalized world.

May God save UK and Britons lots of us outside love, let alone your culture, good values and language we've adopted! :- )

Strange times these ones we live nowadays, I never thought to ever see this happen in the XXI century... did I say XXI century? : D

Generation loss. No. Several of them. A setback.

LOL Man, I'd love you could be right on the spot, really : ) Unfortunately, those 16GB VRAM still count but 1 kg as portable accessory is something we can perfectly handle, go see it soon ; ) hey, that's a tablet with a touchscreen Apple has to fight with ;- )

Go to see the difference between M1 vs eGPU performance and you won't think the same : ) Let alone heat management.