Recent content by Alarm Man

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    CFIT or why won't it descend?

    I should probably start by explaining I've been working 18 hour days in 35c in the shade, bug I've been working in the sun. I am currently VAeRY tired, and not on my best game. I thought this might help newbies like myself. I have already worked out several scenarios for not making the same...
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    My First negative, from a Ranger

    In the UK, the land owners permission is required for takeoff. How that works for common or public land I don't know (I'm based in France, but British so have an interest). With hindsight, it would probably have been better, to ask the Ranger for the address of the person to ask for...
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    Expanding foam and cardboard P3 inserts.

    You might want to try using cling film on the cardboard to stop it sticking. If it works I might try it so please keep us posted.
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    Best practice for managing multiple batteries?

    I have 3 all numbered. 1, 2, 3. I always charge all before leaving and use them in the order 1, 2, 3 that way 1 will be worn out before 2 and 2 before 3. This will allow me time to replace a battery and still be able to fly. If I carefully rotated to ensure even wear I might find myself with 3...
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    Where did that tree come from?

    Well having mastered a non GPS drone, I bought the P3P, excellent, I flew 10 flights from home a 3x3 meter (9x9 foot) parking with trees all around. No problems, took it very slow, carefully to keep camera on my property and not the neighbors. Saturday, I went to a park, a sandy baseball...
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