Recent content by MikeEvangelist

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    After all the SAME questions.......

    Fantastically funny and right on the mark!
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    DJI Phantom Calibration Problem Red Orange Light

    Have you recently updated the firmware? If so, you must be sure to load the default Phantom configuration file, which you can get from the DJI download page.
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    Realistic flight time

    None of the above. I soldered the power leads for the transmitter directly to the main power input terminals on the upgrade board. The Immersion transmitter accepts 6-25 volts for power, so the main connection is perfect.
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    Realistic flight time

    I haven't changed the values; they are at the defaults. Haven't timed that. I'll try to watch it when I fly next time, and report back.
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    Realistic flight time

    I have a timer, but also check the duration of my recorded videos (I always record when flying, so it's easy to check). I set my timer for 7 minutes, to remind me the end is near, so I have time to get 'home'. And I watch for the red lights.
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    Realistic flight time

    I don't really know. I fly pretty conservatively, so that could be a factor. Props are well balanced. Otherwise, nothing special. Here's how my durations changed as I upgraded - Naked Phantom - about 14 minutes add GoPro in waterproof case - about 9.5 minutes add FPV transmitter - little or no...
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    GoPro Alternatives

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... dition=all There's a couple refurbs near the bottom.
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    GoPro Alternatives

    You can get a refurbished Hero 3 (White Edition) for about $145 on Amazon. If you can afford that, you'll get far better results than that little camera.
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    Realistic flight time

    My Phantom has the upgrade board, Zenmuse gimbal, Hero 3, and an Immersion RC 600mw FPV transmitter with cloverleaf antenna. I get a very consistent 8 minutes to the second warning, on a stock battery. (I have seven of them and they are all within 10-15 seconds of each other.)
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    DJI software for MAC.

    Completely agree. But until DJI gets their heads out of their backsides, I have found that the software runs just fine using Parallels on the Mac. (fortunately I already owned it, so no additional expense.)
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    Different versions of Gopro Hero 3 black?

    I believe GoPro has reduced the price, in anticipation of a new model coming soon-ish. In the US the Black model is down to $329 at Amazon. (I paid $400 just two months ago.)
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    Gimbal Turns Off When Inverted

    It's this one (on eBay) - http://www.ebay.com/itm/290947405742
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    Gimbal Turns Off When Inverted

    That's normal. When the gimbal encounters unusual/extreme load or positions, it shuts down. After doing the compass calibration, just unplug and re-power, as you've already been doing. PS Sounds like you're calibrating each time you fly. You really only need to do it if/when you're flying in a...
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    Third compass...still won't calibrate

    You should definitely try loading the default configuration file. What kind of trouble are you having with the zip file? Windows should be able to decompress it for you, so you have the .nazam file which you need to upload.
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    Zenmuse (revision 2) and Upgrade board working great

    There has been some controversy about this, since there's been no official acknowledgement of any changes, but DJI has definitely made some significant changes to the components. I can confirm this directly as I got a Zen a few weeks ago that I sent back because it appeared to be used. On the...