Recent content by cgblack

Re: How do you customize transmitter (controller) configurat That's interesting. I've been (slowly) learning to fly my phantom and keep getting the distinct feeling that the controls are not intuitive. I find my self regularly stopping and thinking about which stick does what. And getting...

I use a 5v step down regulator http://www.getfpv.com/electronics/voltage-regulators/5v-step-down-voltage-regulator.html from a 3S LiPo. It's stuck to the back of my Tx and powers my FPV monitor/Rx/DVR.

I've been struggling to find out why I had so much interference on my FPV. I'm using an SC2000 camera with a Newer TS351 200mw 5.8Ghz TX http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EFULQNG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 running off of my phantom 1.1.1 accessory power. My receiver is a Newer...

I love all the comments about there being no law against flying over 400 feet (FAA Advisory). This may be true, but I'll guarantee that if you were to launch your phantom at any height just outside the fence of any major airport at the end of a runway, you'd be arrested! Better yet, get your...

Sorely tempted to hit the NAB Show! DJI has a 4200 sq. ft. booth there, bigger than GoPro's 2500 sq. ft. booth. You can look up the booths via this URL http://www.mapyourshow.com/exhview/?showid=nab14&showexhnames=true

p.s. the Marco Polo locator just to the right is a passive device until you fire up the base station unit. It transmits a "wake up" signal to the locator to tell it to ping back. I made sure it was off and then turned it back on again, without activating the locator base station, so it was not...

Well I went out for my maiden flight and it was a dismal failure. I can't post a video of it for two reasons: 1. And this is a new item on my preflight checklist ... Be sure to hit record on the FPV LCD DVR Monitor! The manual is horrific, and for some reason I thought (because of the Loop...

This will be the latest craze to sweep the internet ... FPV Selfie's!! :D Now If I could just fly her I'd be happy. Just finished adding the following to my v1.1.1: PZ0420 camera http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0O79J8/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Neewer VTX...

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I've searched until I'm blue in the face and I cannot find a description of what I need to do to install all of this: Phanton v1.1.1 (Naza M2) Zenmuse Upgrade Board Phantom 2 FPV hub DJI Mini iOSD Neewer TS-351 5.8GHz TX SC2000 Camera I've got most of it figured out. I know I need to replace...

This is another option for a locator http://eurekaproducts.com/rc-model-trac ... -recovery/ It is discussed in detail here http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/12859 ... ft/page-14 The manufacturer will custom modify the sensor (remove the case, lighter antenna, smaller battery) to lower the...

This appears to have been shot by a Phantom. http://www.lifebuzz.com/drone/

It looks like WalMart has plans to shoot down Amazon drones with SAM's! ;) http://www.rockcitytimes.com/walmart-in ... on-drones/

Has anyone tried the eTrack ETC100 GPS tracker on their Phantom? I just purchased my Phantom (eagerly awaiting its arrival) and I'm very concerned about flyaways. I'm looking to add a GPS tracker to it to be safe. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 08C0SZ4802 Thanks