Recent content by Clinton Balmain

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    Need SkyPixel likes to qualify for POV contest

    Hey, folks. I'm trying to get into the SkyPixel POV contest and need some "likes" on my video. If you have a SkyPixel account and would be kind enough, please head over to the link and throw a like my way. Much appreciated! SkyPixel - Connecting Creativity
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    Video Editing

    I agree - I use Windows Movie Maker. It does basic stuff, is simple to use, and has a great price point!
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    Are you guys registering your Phantoms?

    Yep. It's the requirement, it makes sense, it's effectively no impact, and it's easy.
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    Flashing RC light while charging

    When I plug my controller in to charge, it shows the standard charging lights for a few seconds, and then the second light (just to the right of the red connection light) starts flashing and it stays that way. It appears that the controller isn't charging even though it's plugged in. I noticed...
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    New: HealthyDrones.com - cool health checks for your Phantom

    Wow, what a great tool. Thanks for building this and providing it to the rest of us! It's now on my standard go-to list of sites!
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    Backpack

    Well I feel pretty dumb right about now...
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    Backpack

    I picked up this one. Pricey, but it looks nice and the foam is cut specifically for the P3. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YUZH4LE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
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    CAN I SHOOT DOWN A DRONE?

    "Cannonball Supper" is the name of my new band.
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    Pilot app crashed big time!

    I've had a similar experience where the app locked up while I was at far range. One thing to keep in mind is that the radio will still talk to the aircraft even if the app isn't running; this is true even if your status bar says "disconnected." When I had it happen, I panicked and hit the...
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    Might the flight ceiling be lowered to 200 ft?

    True, but that issue already exists today, which is why there's a five-mile no-fly radius around airports. The Amazon drones could stay out of the airspace as well. I assumed ultralights had to follow civil aircraft regulations and stay above 500 ft. Is that not the case?
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    Might the flight ceiling be lowered to 200 ft?

    BBC is reporting that Amazon is suggesting a commercial airspace for delivery drones between 200 and 400 feet. Hobbyists would be required to stay below 200 ft. While this would be a great thing for commercial drones, which I support, it would really take a lot of the fun out of the hobby...
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    Experience running app on Nexus 6

    I'm thinking of switching from the Samsung S4 to the Google Nexus 6 but can't find that it's technically supported. Has anyone had any experience running the DJI app on it?
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    Negative attitudes to drone photography?

    It may seem pedantic, but when talking to others I never use the word "drone" for two reasons: 1. Strictly speaking, it's not a drone. That word mplies it can operate autonomously out of line-of-sight. You can go out of LOS with a Phantom, but I don't think "autonomous" applies here. 2. The word...
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    how often do you fly?

    I usually manage to get out once during the week and once on the weekend. It's too bloody hot to spend much time outdoors right now. I'll do a little filming if I see something worth it, otherwise I just practice different flying techniques to get more comfortable with it. I fly in our...