Recent content by dhsprogis

It was the wind accelerating over the roof of the car.

I've tried a few OTS sun screens but nothing beats the one I made from a $1 binder and some Velcro. Here are the photos - I would post dimensions but I didn't keep them once I made it.

Umbrella, no. Shield, maybe. Everyone is looking for waterproofing and if you can find a way to do it, great, but an umbrella is too unpredictable. Look at the drone - what needs shielding? - Find a way to shed water over the ventilation ports. - Shield the camera and other electronics under...

Lovely!

Yup, cleaned it up, threw new props on and she seems OK. I just won't be doing that again anytime soon!

Oops! I wanted to avoid launching from the sand at the beach so I tried launching from my car. As soon as I armed the rotors, the wind got under them and was enough to lift the P3 of the roof and came tumbling down into the sand on the side. Then, I was chasing after it trying to grab the legs...

I think we all understand the possible threats that drones can pose. Homeland Security has every right to work with other agencies to protect the public - and as a citizen, I want them to. However, should Homeland Security instigate hysteria by publishing notifications to the public about the...

'Sorry about the profanity - 'got used to Medium.com.

That's the question that keeps running through my mind. Is watching your videos again and again thinking "I can't believe I shot that!" each and every time kinda like [removed]? We are shooting some of the coolest video ever shot, new places, new angles, new perspectives, new insights! My...

Ahem ... no mention of a "buck booster" here? You all might find this device of interest: http://www.amazon.com/DROK-Adjustable-Non-isolated-Buck-Boost-Transformer/dp/B00GWCC6S4 ... don't forget to put a fuse in line!

Hi John, No, I did not but I expect them to come out with a vengeance over the next year or two with the increased use of drones for AgTech, surveillance and industrial applications.

Regarding stock props - mine are stock - at least they were when I started; I don't buy used or aftermarket. I fly over marshes and woodlands and have struck many insects and the occasional reed or leaf as well as dirt and sand that gets kicked up. I have also crashed a few times. All of these...

I did not balance the balancer - I'm not sure I know what you mean.

Hi Folks, I've been trying to improve the balance of my props. When I first launch my P3, I look for a nice steady hover. When the drone wobbles, I know one or more props is not fully seated or it's out of balance. You would be surprised by how many props come unbalance off-the-shelf - but I...

Yup, next time be sure to have cash with you and ask if the $25 transportation fee applies. If it does not, follow-up by asking about the $50 transportation fee ... and so on. Make sure it sounds like an official fee rather than a bribe.