Recent content by dronerich

  1. D

    Anyone using a Xiaomi Yi camera?

    > plan to post a brief video later this month See Vimeo Note the video plays at 720p, while the original is 1080p.
  2. D

    Anyone using a Xiaomi Yi camera?

    My setup: Phantom 2 v2 (base model) eachine light 2D brushless gimbal Xiaomi Yi Action Camera Turnigy 1000 mAh, 20C 30C, 3S, 11.1v LiPO battery (used to power 2D gimbal) Weight (approximate values): Phantom (w/Battery & Propellers) 1000g Xiaomi Yi Action Camera 71g eachine...
  3. D

    Anyone using a Xiaomi Yi camera?

    OK, bought an eachine gimbal. Seems to "bench check" OK. Used rubber bands (ha-ha) to attach Xiaomi Yi. Next step is to mount to my gimbal/Xiaomi Yi to the Phantom 2. I am using an external LiPO battery to power the gimbal. Any comments on weight/balance for this configuration?
  4. D

    Eachine gimbal

    Back from vacation, so I'm moving forward again. In my testing, I am powering my gimbal with a Turnigy 2200 mAh 3-cell 11.1v LiPO battery. The advantage is that the gimbal will not drain power from the P2. The other advantage is that no soldering is required. The disadvantage is that the...
  5. D

    Eachine gimbal

    Bought it earlier this month. Just arrived today. May take a bit of time to figure it out (no directions in box). I will be using it with a Xiaomi Yi camera.
  6. D

    Anyone using a Xiaomi Yi camera?

    A bit late to the party. I received my Xiaomi Yi yesterday, and set it up with my Samsung Galaxy SIII. All is well. Today, I received my DJI Phantom 2, and am charging the battery & the controller. Tonight, I will order a 2D gimbal. Happy to exchange experiences once I have them! Any gimbal...