Recent content by _r3_

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    First footage I'd dare to share

    Finally got some decent footage from my setup. I'm still learning how to film and am trying to implement all the advice I've been reading. 90 seconds for you to kill... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNHD9H07m1g
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    I'm so confused, FPV, real time flight data, video downlink

    Re: I'm so confused, FPV, real time flight data, video downl You should be writing manuals or something. Perfectly simple instructions, homes. :P
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    Politico Article: FAA vs. UAV's

    So, yes and no. They wrote a law (TX HB 912) that makes it legal in 19 or so scenarios to fly & film from these things. One of those legal scenarios is when the property is public. Also, for any footage of private property or persons thereupon, there must be an "intent" to surveil...
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    Calibrate compass before gimbal?

    Page 18 of Phantom 2 User Manual 1.04_en From the top :ugeek:
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    Pontoons or Flotation Devices for the Phantom

    Someone already mentioned NeverWet but it needed another bump; http://www.neverwet.com Edit: and a "let's coat electronics" relevant video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNJ4CEoOg4g
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    Fly away while filming fireworks and recovery !

    I suppose you're laughing because it's real! http://www.firingsystems.us
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    New P2, 3rd flight, TOTAL LOSS!!!

    This might be pie-in-the-sky, but I've seen NeverWet tested on exposed circuits before http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNJ4CEoOg4g I'm sure they caution against it, but you're not supposed to put Q-tips in your ears either... I suppose my main concern would be the windings on the motors...would...