Recent content by George Weaver

Just changed the shell and put everything back together (not many extra parts left over!). Test flight I get the Compass Error - Exit GPS mode. Calibrated IMU's and compass prior to flight in the same location I always do. Did I screw something up in the rebuild? What would a bad compass...

Aviation Rule #1: Never by the "A" model.

More evidence please.

Automobile deaths in 2015: Over 32,000 Bicycle deaths in 2014: Over 900 Boating deaths in 2013: 610 Drone Fatalities 2013-2015: 1. Maybe. So, tell me again why we're doing this?

As you can see, it depends on how much work you're asking the bird to do. Personally, I don't like to go much below 40% which usually equates to 10-15 minutes in winter. They run cooler, recharge faster and will live longer than if they're routinely mistreated. Keep a close eye on the power bar...

I do it when the Go app calls for it, then check the mod values, then a short test flight.

ian, Thanks for the post, especially on when and when not to calibrate. I'm of the old-school "if it ain't broke" philosophy, but still need to watch our for cumulative errors.

You might also try the Bestem BT-Phantom Knobs ($10 on Amazon). Gives a larger area to grip and seems to help. As others have said, dialing the gain back in all axi - even the gimbal rate, also helps a lot. BTW "Drones and Your Business: The Future Takes Flight" by my parter & I releases 3/14...

Rule #1 in aviation: never buy the "A" model.

Living the Dream

True dat. ATC frequencies are usually quite busy, and the last thing controllers and pilots expect to hear is a drone operator on the freq.

Also signed up for iOS version. Really need this app!

And its 200 feet if you're operating under Section 333 w/ the Blanket COA.

New (to me) info direct from FAA Registration Branch: A new or used drone which has never been registered under 14CFR Part 47 (which applies to all aircraft) cannot be flown under a Section 333 Exemption (commercially) until an N number has been granted and affixed to the aircraft. The carbon...

Which translates to 1.8 lbs thrust. And the P3P model # says W323A.