Recent content by BlackCat

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    UFO?! What is this?

    Let’s just admit that there things that happen on this “third rock” that we frail humans just don’t understand. It has always been human tendency to try and explain unknown phenomena (swamp gas, myasmas, vapors) maybe one day we will understand.
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    Drone Eclipse?

    Nothing less than a 14 tint glass is needed to prevent damage to your eyes. Remember, an slr camera viewer is direct viewing, and can also damage eyes.
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    Tip for Newbies about Avoiding Crashes

    "Carelessness and overconfidence are usually far more dangerous than deliberately accepted risks....".........Wilbur Wright, 1900
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    Just a thought

    64 here & retired! I've been a (static) builder of models most of my life. In the days of film, i worked in TV advertising photography. In the past couple of years. I have discovered the fascination of RC. Now i have a whole new dimension to my favorite hobbies. I practiced with a couple of...
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    Phantom 4 Controller Will Not Fully Charge

    I have sent my controller in to DJI for a warranty "repair," since my controller battery would not charge at all. Still under warranty, I am expecting UPS today with what DJI calls a "replacement." (been at DJI for 3 weeks.) It's got to be possible to find the voltage the controller needs...
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    New DJI launch 27.09.2016

    Wow!
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    how many use a external GPS tracker

    Thanks Bobd! I got the 2G. After less than a month I bought the 3G & requested a refund on the 2G. After working up the chain of command, (they don't appear to have someone with decision-making authority answering the phones), they agreed to let me return the 2G, and have yet to authorize a...
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    how many use a external GPS tracker

    "........Trackimo. Most of the ones that you will find being sold are the old 2G model, which might become obsolete very shortly when the cellular networks stop supporting 2G. It is impossible to tell which one you have by looking at it. The only way to know is to check the small print on the...
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    Advise to a newbee drone pilot using the phantom 4

    ".........carelessness and overconfidence are usually far more dangerous than deliberately accepted risks." ------ Wilbur Wright, 1900 Sent from my iPhone using PhantomPilots mobile app
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    Comment by 'BlackCat' in media 'Trackimo Installed'

    I have got the P4, and I am wondering how you got the Trackimo mount across the skids w/out interfering with the VPS. (I have Trackimo 3G on order.)
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    pre purchase questions

    "....carelessness and overconfidence are usually far more dangerous than deliberately accepted risks." ----- Wilbur Wright, 1900 I try to keep this quote in mind, along with a generous helping of humility. When I stop being a student, and think I am good at it, that is when I crash. Sent...
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    pre purchase questions

    I made the jump. Sold the P3S and bought the P4. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    Gimbal-Guard Accessories

    Thanks. ........just ordered one! I appreciate the tip Sent from my iPhone using PhantomPilots mobile app
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    Gimbal-Guard Accessories

    Oh well, I'll have to try and find another way to mount the gps tracker. Sent from my iPhone using PhantomPilots mobile app
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    Gimbal-Guard Accessories

    If placed far back on skids, under battery, will VPS still pick it up? Sent from my iPhone using PhantomPilots mobile app