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    Cloud surfing

    Foggy morning Clear skies above
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    descent speed

    Phantom 2 vision plus I just read a nice summary on NAZA http://www.pattayadays.com/2014/03/naza-mode-on-the-phantom-2-vision/
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    descent speed

    How does one switch to NAZA mode while flying? Why would one want to fly in this mode? I find the default mode very reliable and stable.
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    descent speed

    I thought the more "down" the less power. Are you saying just to push it down a little?
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    descent speed

    Is there any way to increase the rate of descent? Is there any way to decrease the motor power when the throttle is pulled down all the way to increase the rate of drop a little more?
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    Upgrading controller with amplifiers

    I just upgraded my controller to boost the Wifi and RC. I was loosing my FPV when I got near a mile out, and I plan to do a few runs over the ocean. I added some amplifiers to give me a greater distance. I didn't find many videos on how to do it so I made one for everyone if they need a...
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    "Radar" image on controller unit

    Is there a way to change the scaling factor on circular radar image that shows the position and orientation of the drone? Does it automatically scale if one flies out more than a mile? Thanks
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    Compass orientation

    I've noticed that the compass arrow does not always point in line with the view of the camera. Is there a way to ensure that the two are always aligned during the compass calibration process? Does it have to do with the initial orientation of the bird relative to the controller unit when the...
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    improving FPV and RC ranges

    I plan on going to the beach and would like to fly over the ocean past a mile. Would adding clover-leaf antenna to the bird improve the distance? The FPVL stage 4 appears to use amplifiers. Would this improve the FPV and RC?
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    improving FPV and RC ranges

    I loose FPV before I lose RC. I want to improve that one, which I believe is the 2.4Ghz signal. I've gotten about 3500 feet up. I might get more. I would like to reliably get 1 mile.
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    improving FPV and RC ranges

    I have already modified my controller with the FPVLR antenna modification with good success. I've seen videos where the bird's antennas are modified. Are these antennas the WiFi FPV and GPS? Is one of them for the RC? Would modifying these antennas improve video and control ranges? Thanks.
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    altitude readings

    Is there a way with a DJI Phantom 2 to have the GPS altitude embedded on the video? This way I can see my altitude when I play the video. Thanks
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    phantom connection broken

    I got my DJI 2 V+ second hand. It has a FPLVR stage 2 kit. I had no other networks in the area and got it to 1800 feet when I got phantom connection broken. I still had the RC connection. The FPV came back on and then I lost it. When I went to my iPhone setup I could not get back on the...
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    Does anyone use the 6000 mAh battery

    I saw this on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Ofeely-6000mah-Helicopters-Quadrocopter-Suitable/dp/B00UAC6FQ6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1433305671&sr=8-3&keywords=dji+phantom+battery+6000mah There are a few sites selling these. Has anyone tried them? Any thoughts on safety?
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    How does a Drone fall?

    If the DJI is sufficiently high enough in the air and I power down the motors, how does the drone fall? Do the props stay parallel to the earth, or does it tumble? If parallel, would restarting the motors and powering them back up save the drone from crashing? I figure someone at some point...