Recent content by Frito60

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    Broke camera part

    (big smile) Thanks LuvMyTJ! Just as I would figure. I'll go do the simple mod right now!!! Cheers, and Happy New
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    Broke camera part

    LoveMyTJ: I like that suggestion a lot! The camera and gimbal is held by just two of the so called "anti-drop" pins and that makes me nervous. A dozen or more flights under my belt and no problems, but do you secure the other two gimbal mounts with the small zip ties as insurance? Seems like...
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    P3S firmware upgrade AOK

    I will post my 2 cents regarding post-update range. I confess, as a relative noob, I am very conservative when it comes to range; however, post-update to the latest firmware, I have seen no "new" problems related to range. I have flown out in a variety of directions and around a radius in excess...
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    Improve of the altitude of my Drone

    123River1: FAA guidelines clearly state that use of a private/hobby drone is limited to a maximum altitude of 400'. I think you should acknowledge this with the group and recognize the responsibility you assume in operating your equipment. Behavior like operation outside the guidelines is...
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    New Phantom owner

    SNWMN209: First and foremost, thanks so much for your service and I do believe your experience with the Reaper is likely to serve you well with the Phantom. For my part, I bought my P3S last Sunday after literally a year of researching and reading. I flew a blade nano indoors for the better part...
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    Are you guys registering your Phantoms?

    I registered and I have little problem with it. I see this as the least onerous restriction the FAA could have put on our hobby. I do believe it will lead to more responsible operation. Let's show the rest of the public that there is no reason to further restrict these craft. -Steve Nolet
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    RC Signal lost

    This is my first post, I hope I am not being redundant, but here goes. I purchased my P3S a week ago after looking for months at reviews and a host of products in the same class. I have been flying indoor quads and simulators for almost a year and felt very confident in my ability and "tech...