Recent content by jmlooper

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    first incident

    Man that's for sure. great video, that pine tree ***** will bring you down everytime. Hehe...that's why they use them for xmas tree toppers.
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    Windy conditions for a newbie

    I spent the last 5 years trying to figure out why the prior owner had that poured. I was thinking Spa (but why outside the pool fence?), or a trampoline base...No more wondering, it's my launch pad now.
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    New Phantom 2 Vision+ came with Old Battery version

    I have the same drone but it is a version 3.0. That's one of the reasons I went with the newest version, it has numerous hardware changes. It for sure comes with the 3.0. B&H is an extremely reputable company. I've spent $$$ there and never had an issue. Give them a call. Good Luck! ;)
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    Windy conditions for a newbie

    In time my friend...Or until I get some more blades.
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    Windy conditions for a newbie

    That was close! I'm figuring a couple inches at full speed.Twice!! "UNCLE"
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    Windy conditions for a newbie

    I was concerned about the amount of wind they would catch. I put the taller landing gear on for more stability and gimbal clearance. I think i'll garner a bit more experience before I remove the "training wheels"
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    Windy conditions for a newbie

    Yep...that's exactly what happened. I figured it wouldn't be long before I got corrected on that one.
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    Diamond Bar CA - First video

    Nice Job! I know where you are. beautiful foothills. I'm in Wilton. Keep up the good edits. Cheers Joe
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    Windy conditions for a newbie

    Hehe...yesterday I learned to not fly in the house anymore after hitting my 5K pool table, 10 ft ceilings don't matter if it goes sideways. Anyway, today I went out and braved the wind, afterall the manual states Cat4 winds are OK, yeah right...I had the drone on GPS mode and it had a hell of a...