Recent content by Furia

Sadly this is not a relief to those of us that actually fly those helicopters in emergency response services into those hospitals and helipads. While most drone users are careful and safe, you only need one or two that doesn't to have an accident. I hope they bring that feature back. sorry

There is now technology that allows law enforcement agencies to control without destroying them drones flying in restricted or unauthorized areas. That way the police can prevent some bad guys use the drone technology to harm people. I think it is a good idea. On this video they use a Phantom to...

Ok I have managed to make it work but in an strange way. I downgraded the Phantom to 1.32 and after completing this and restarting all devices I have conected the RC to the Phantom gimbal mini Usb port. Nothing happened. I Started the Phantom. Nothing happened. All remained the same. No change...

Having the same problem. Tried to update the RC to 1.32 and got no txt file. If I start the Phantom the RC light goes green but on the App I cannot select "equipment/camera" As curios note I tried the App Simulator and it saysd the aircraft is NOT connected to the RC although I have a green...

I am not going to say that what you do is wrong because I do not have all the info. What I know after flying firefighting helicopters during 15 fire seasons and knowing the FAA regulations is that an automatic Temporary Flight Restriction Area is stablished around any firefighting area. Only...

In the aviation world, more than 80% of the accidents and incidents are attributable to "human error". And we are talking of a system with strict regulations, procedures certifications , licenses, oversight...... Now guess how many Phantom accidents are human error when to begin with a...

Thise depends where do you live/fly. Some countries require that certificate, others not. Some countries require it just for commercial flying some for any kind of RPAS flying, You have to check it out with your local Aviation Authority

The switch has 3 possitions. Considring you are holding the remote controller on a normal possition, the Flight Mode switch is on the front left side. It is labeled as P-A-F The P is the mossition most to the right (while holding the controller correctly) and this is for the full GPS flying and...

If the Flight Mode is P-ATT you are good to go for your test. The drone will not mantain possition autonomusly and will drift with wind and this is what they want on the RPAS Pilot Certificate practical test. Of course the Phantom in any case will keep receiving the Satellite signal but will not...

I strongly suggest avoid overflying congested and populated areas. If for whatever reason you lose control of your phantom and hurt or kill someone (Yes you ca kill someone if the 1,8 kg Phantom drops dead from 160 meters into someones head). It is really not worth the risk. Keep an eye on the...

Hard case and I leave them on. No need to wear them down by removing them every time I fly.

Rescue helicopter pilot from Spain. Enjoying my Phantom every minute. Great forum here. We all share the same love for our little aircraft.

I have surely read about the firmware troubles. However I do not consider myself one of the lucky ones. I think it is more like you are among the unlucky ones. If all the Phantom 3 owners would have problems and post about it, this thread would have 600 pages. Everyday there are new Phantom...

Truth is that I also lose a gimbal screw the other day. Luckly I found it on the Phantom case and I was abre to place it back. By the way, after upgrading the firmware and calibrating the IMU, I have flown today with no problems at all other than the IMU warm up time that before the IMU...

Really impressive. Not even a Robinson R-22 Beta Helicopter could do a hover at this altitude. The Phantom performance is awesome. Nice video!!. Thanks for sharing