Recent content by dougmckenzie

Two and a half years later and you just helped solve my problem as well! I now photograph every wire before I move it and keep them all in a folder so that if I forget after opening her up and leaving it for a few days I can see how it was before I started working. I used to do that when working...

I've been operating my P2 with a Taranis X9D+ and an 8XR for some time now and it's a vast improvement on the standard controller. I have a chance of buying a P3 Standard for next to nothing; is it possible to do the same with the P3? I've got a feeling that I'll have a problem operating the...

A bit harsh, Jason. I installed an X8R in my P2 to fly with my Taranis X9D+ and as the X8R had upto 16 channels available I managed to get it to do a lot more than than the standard controller would. I learnt (eventually) that it was not a good idea to use the GoPro WiFi at the same time as the...

My normal house contents insurance covers all my aircraft (6 multirotors, all with at least one camera) even when in use. I've never had to claim but I got it in writing from two different companies when I renewed. I'd like the idea of a 'standalone' policy for the same reasons as already...

I'm pretty sure, Tyson, that was somewhat tongue-in-cheek. He probably meant he was going to wait for the P11 or later! I bought the P2 with a GoPro and do my own 'upgrades' - I use a Taranis X9D with an X8R and the original DJI flight controller. Although 'expensive', the DJI flight...

I’ve just ordered a HML350 V2 retractable landing gear kit for my DJI Phantom 2. hml350 v2 - Buy Cheap hml350 v2 - From Banggood :eek: It is fitted with iOSD, a standard Zenmuse H3-3D gimbal and a GoPro Hero3 Black; I fly it using a FrSky Taranis X9D Plus and an 8XR Rx. Everything (including...

I can't comment with regard to the Futaba as I've never used one; all I know about them is their undoubted good name. I do, however own an X9D Plus and used an X8R in my Phantom 2. As I had taken the cover off many times before replacing the receiver, doing it one more time held no worries for...

20.06.16 I now have it working perfectly and there is one 'strange' thing that happens which I didn't anticipate. When I use the rudder stick, the GoPro turns in the same direction. Not a problem, in fact it actually helps get a good view of what I want to see through the camera; it's as if I'd...

In all the forums I have searched (and there have been many :rolleyes:) the most useful contributions to the subject title have come from this one. Probably because I wasn't blinded by the science and those that are writing on the subject actually own a Phantom, not just worked on a NAZA flight...

I still intend using my FrSkyTaranis X9D Plus LBT and an X8R receiver with my DJI Phantom 2. Is there one video out there that shows every single step (ideally in slow motion when it comes to setting up the Taranis :eek:) that is designed for someone who has never even touched any other radio...

I'm a skydiver and have been wearing something akin to what you are advocating on my reserve parachute for over 35 years. They used to be simple mechanical barometric devices; now they are highly sophisticated electronic systems. Parachutes are available for drones - google it.

I've been buying batteries through Amazon, eBay and other Chinese companies that advertise on the 'Net independently. The lowest price I've paid is GBP 39 (USD60) for a 5400mAh battery. I bought two '6000' mAh from different Chinese companies through eBay and when I checked all my batteries...