Recent content by Bob Mador

  1. Bob Mador

    Ordered Waiting on Delivery

    Ok... now I just want to know why I haven't received that email yet??? ;)
  2. Bob Mador

    Just ordered the Mavic... wanting it to get here NOW! lol

    Just ordered the Mavic... wanting it to get here NOW! lol
  3. Bob Mador

    Ordered Waiting on Delivery

    I just joined the "early adopter" crowd and ordered mine direct from DJI. No shipping date yet :(
  4. Bob Mador

    META-REVIEW: Complete list of Mavic features & what people are saying about it

    From the DJI site: Mobile Device Size Thickness Supported:6.5-8.5mm Max length: 160mm Supported USB port types: Lightning, Micro USB(Type-B),USB(Type-C)™ So... as long as your phone is not longer than 160mm it should fit, at least that's how I interpret that.
  5. Flying around Georgi's Blue Apartments - YouTube

    Flying around Georgi's Blue Apartments - YouTube

    Drone flight around a hotel (Georgi's Blue Apartments) in Kalathas on the Greek island of Crete.
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    Phantom 2 acting like crazy. any advice?

    I experienced something very similar. I was ready to send it to a repair facility but after doing an advanced IMU calibration is seemed to start working ok again. Now it is flying normally again (thankfully!)
  7. Kalathas Beach - YouTube

    Kalathas Beach - YouTube

    Aerial view of Kalathas beach on the Greek island of Crete shot with my P2
  8. Bob Mador

    Seattle Pilots

    I live in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island... but I'm working overseas and I rarely make it back home :( I have a P2 that my Mom sent me for Christmas 2015.
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    Added FPV to my P2 :)

    Hey Jason, Thanks for offering to help. I think I figured out what was wrong. My error!! I had to replace the plastic gimbal base (the part that attaches directly to the P2 belly) because it was broken in half. When I replaced it, I did not attach the rubber shock absorbers CORRECTLY! They...
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    Added FPV to my P2 :)

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    Added FPV to my P2 :)

    I pried open the top and checked the GPS module for obvious damage and then ran the advanced IMU calibration. I just tried a test flight and now it's even worse! Before my P2 would rocket skyward when launched and exhibit erratic flight movements. Now, it won't even take off. When I try to...
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    Added FPV to my P2 :)

    Yeah :( But on my maiden flight (with FPV) I hit a tree, while looking at the P2 (not the monitor!). So now the P2 is acting all squirrelly and I am reluctant to fly it now. Since the crash, when it launches, I experience an uncommanded climb and the drone demonstrates unstable flight (it bobs...
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    Added FPV to my P2 :)

    I am the happy new owner of a Black Pearl FPV system. I got it in the mail today and installed it in a few hours. Yes, it took me about 3 hours to install it because I'm about as intelligent as a "rock". My problem was that I have a Flytrex Live 3D gps tracker unit that uses the CAN-BUS...
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    Phantom 2 - First Flight Problems

    It may have been an old, out-of-date issue... but by his replying to it, the subject was bumped back into sight for new members that may have had some questions answered :)