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    Not getting enough power to run my strobe light (5volts)...

    Bought a Strobon strobe light. Its the kind that has 3 wires and can connect to a servo. It takes 5 volts. I do not have a gimbal but used to and I still have the wires hanging down with the same connector. Problem is that only puts out 2.5 volts I found out using a voltmeter. How can I get the...
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    Just a couple basic questions if you dont mind..

    ^ Thanks for all the info! One last thing.. What are the best 2700mah batteries? I just bought a 2700 3s 25c Black Magic and am very happy with it so far but it seems through searching that brand is almost unknown. Any other recommendations?
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    Unable to connect phantom with laptop...

    Same place. This is a morning shot at like 5am (ugh) but as you can see, its just a big field in the mountains. There is an electrified fence for horses but its never had an effect before.
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    Just a couple basic questions if you dont mind..

    ^ Thanks for the help, cheebs. Are you sure thats a good gimbal? I say that because the website and the pics look pretty.. home grown. But hey, if it works then it works. My next question is about finding a lighter landing gear. I think stock is 43 grams.
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    Unable to connect phantom with laptop...

    No. And I meant to say this before, but I had flown through about 6 battery charges in the previous 2 days before this. It was flying great. Then took it out the other morning, did a compass calibration, and flew and it just went nuts. Like I said veering HARD to one side like shooting off to...
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    Unable to connect phantom with laptop...

    Its bare. No camera, gimbal, etc.
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    Just a couple basic questions if you dont mind..

    lol ok. And how come with 4.35 lens is better than the wide? Just for FPV flying? edit: I really wish I could use the case with it for use on my Sea Doo.
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    Unable to connect phantom with laptop...

    Something is wrong, somewhere... last time it flew it veered hard to one side, causing a massive crash. I did re-calibrate the compass just before I flew but I did it exactly right. I was hoping something would look wrong with those settings so I could correct it and prevent another crash.
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    Just a couple basic questions if you dont mind..

    I'm confused. I want the Pro packing, not standard, right? Here is the one I bought on amazon last night: Amazon.com : GitUp Git2 Pro Action Camera Bundle with Transcend 32GB MicroSD Storage Card : Camera & Photo
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    Just a couple basic questions if you dont mind..

    Just went on Amazon and bought the camera you suggested. It was $159. Had excellent reviews on YouTube.
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    Just a couple basic questions if you dont mind..

    Well, something is wrong with them because my last flight was a disaster. All the sudden the phantom started leaning to one side and veering out of control. I had no choice but to crash land it. Broke a prop. So, it should definitely be out of whack. Just before that flight, I calibrated the...
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    Just a couple basic questions if you dont mind..

    Thanks for the suggestion! So, does that record? Or would that just be in addition to a higher res camera?
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    Just a couple basic questions if you dont mind..

    Hey everybody Haven't flown my drone in almost a year. Tough year. Anyway I'm trying to get back into it and remember everything. 1.I have a gopro 2 camera with a chip in the lens. Whats a good replacement camera that is lighter and not nearly as expensive as a gopro 3 or 4? But, I also want...
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    Unable to connect phantom with laptop...

    Thanks to all for all the great advice. I'm a computer repair guy so it kills me when a little issue throws me off like this. lol Its always good to keep an old computer around running windows 7! That fixed it! Now that I got that working, I have some questions about what my settings should...
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    Unable to connect phantom with laptop...

    No matter what I try, I cant get the phantom to connect with the naza software. *The windows driver and software are up to date. Windows 10 64bit. Just downloaded and installed naza and driver. *The little gray cable coming out of the battery compartment is connected to a usb extension cable...