Recent content by Atomic08

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    Battery drain issue

    Hello Tom.... I am going to go out on a limb and say your batteries are shot. I see you have a Phantom 2 and that is probably 4 yrs old or older and probably original batteries. You did not state how old the batteries are. I have a P2 ver3 + with 4 batteries. 2 are dead...won't charge the other...
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    Phantom 2 V+ leds

    I know I can take apart a 9 volt battery and get two 4.5 volt sections, but If I remember the Mah is a lot less than the three AA types. I found some small 3.7 volt batteries weighting less than 90 gms and 4000 Mah on the cheap, so I might get one of them and give it a try. I figured that the...
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    Phantom 2 V+ leds

    Thanks Again David... Checking the RC forums for a possible solution...
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    Phantom 2 V+ leds

    Thanks David for the reply.... My P2V+ver3 has been just sitting for over a year with just a few flights, so I'll have something new to try. I ordered the lights and they will be here tomorrow ( 3/31/18) so I will have something to play with ! Where does the remote go? or is the receiver the...
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    Phantom 2 V+ leds

    David..Looks cool! Mind sharing a link to the LEDs and more on the battery and remote ?
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    How to apply for an Emergency Airspace Authorization- IRMA?

    Long conversation on the subject HERE: Harvey Drone Warning from FAA
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    Surveying IRMA Storm Damage - large area - Best way?

    IMO.. 3 sq miles is a lot to survey.. I would probably do it in 9 1 mile grids another way to consider is to use the panaroma feature with the 18 photos and create a series of panos. once done. a person can zoom into a specific area if needed. If you have a PC use this program to stich Image...
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    P4P setting for fireworks shooting

    PN1... I assume that you are asking about photos... Depending on your end purpose.... Try considering a Video at 4K and taking screen grabs Make sure you are upwind and about 500ft high Try and find out what size shells are being used to determin height... each shell diameter in inches related...
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    DJI Deal on batteries.

    Adorama has close to the same deal DJI Phantom 4 $1499 for P4 plus extra battery
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    B and H photo

    ...Our local Best Buy had Four P4's and where sold by noon 4-1 They expect more to be in store by this Friday 4/8... I have to check their return policy before I decide... Apple stores are one hour away.... I guess I can order... Why would B&H be left out of the initial sales??? Is DJI doing...
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    B and H photo

    Update... I got this from B&H Today... "We are sorry to inform you that the DJI PHANTOM 4 PRO QUADCOPTER is on back order by the manufacturer with no estimated time of delivery" Why does Best Buy and Apple have stock and B&H have no ETA??? Does any of the small RC dealers have stock???
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    B and H photo

    I pre ordered March 23rd and am still waiting ! I'll give them until this Friday Then get one from Best Buy. I hate to because I like their return policy and service.... I think DJI Screwed B&H and small dealers by only letting Apple and Best Buy have first dibs on sales.. But I see DJI went...
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    drone-crash map: 116 and counting

    From our Local Paper Our drone-crash map: 116 and counting Domestic drone accidents
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    Hello From Binghamton NY Area

    Just over one year..P2V3..waiting on a P4 now....another nice place is Hickories Park off the Concert Hill...Once you get comfortable flying..Try the South Hills of Vestal PA border area..Nice scenery from the hills overlooking the Valleys
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    Hello From Binghamton NY Area

    Cool ! I might suggest Brixius off Taft...Over 3/4 mile line of sight... great if you are a beginner..just watch flying west in the afternoon...sun is bright!