Recent content by efbld2f

Hello. So, I sent my Phantom 1 up to about 400ft last night and then it refused to respond to commands. It slowly drifted for another 10+ minutes as I ran under it before it smashed into the ground in a field (fortunately). I always ALWAYS set, wait, and then verify the return-to-home feature...

Has anyone done antenna mods for the Phantom 1 (fc40)? Are they the same as the Phantom 2/Vision? I don't suppose it's as easy as opening the TX case, attaching a 5.8ghz helix/clover with an SMA connector, and having a good day, is it?

I wish, but as i understand, the included camera does not have GPS capabilities. Therefore, it is unable to know direction, speed, altitude, etc. It could give a very rough estimate based upon the wifi network, but the data readout would be within the 600ft wide circle that comprises the wifi...

Hello. I finally bought a Phantom. I've seen video after video for a while now and finally had to just buy one. I had some questions that I just can't seem to get answered, though. Hopefully, some of you with more experience can direct me: 1) Do the gain or helix 5.8ghz antennas yield a...