Recent content by Panamon Creel

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    Phantom caught on fire whilst stored

    LiPo battteries don't just go up in flames randomly. There is likely more to this story than there is being told. LiPo batteries don't like to be overcharged or over discharged however unlike normal RC LiPo batteries the P2 battery include an electronic circuit that is supposed to prevent this...
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    Problems calibrating to PT2

    With the RC assistant you can calibrate the Controller sticks directly but that is generally not needed unless you've changed some hardware. With the Phantom assistant you calibrate the Phantom internal controller in accordance to the signal it's receiving from the RC and you do not remotely...
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    This was scary (and it broke my drone)

    that still could cause a dip over, first move the throttle down before moving the directional stick out of center ( can be moved diagonally once the throttle is down )
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    where is the battery update for new firmware?

    Assistant software is at V3.6 now
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    where is the battery update for new firmware?

    Also note that this self discharge feature is only supported with the latest and greatest batteries ( or so DJI says )
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    IMU Not Calibrating

    Make sure the unit is level, that nothing ferromagnetic is in the vincinity and that there are no movements and/or vibrations during the calibration process (e.g. bass from music). also putting the phantom in the fridge for some time and doing the calibration quickly once outside is said to...
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    phantom wont power on

    You do press the button twice like it said on the sticker that was on the battery and is described in the manual?
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    Setting GPS Go-Home

    Certainly is the left one :). For homepoint reset make sure to go from center to down position 5 times ending up in the center position again in the end, steady but not too fast and yet not too slow :)
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    Almost a 'fly-away'. What do you think?

    Also replace the batteries in your Remote Control
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    Received my Limefuel Battery today

    There is no "logic" that checks for battery ID, brand,... whatever with the "charger" it doesn't connect to the smart bus ( the two small contacts on the battery ). It just supplies 4 Amps @ 12.6 Volts and that's it
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    trickle charging the battery

    IMO it all depends the way you use your batteries. The item that causes the most "aging" for a LiPo with normal and correct use is actually using it so with ever discharge and charge cycle your battery loses some capacity. The more you discharge it the higher the capacity loss for that cycle...
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    trickle charging the battery

    A week or two of storage at 100% charge at room temp is still causing increased "aging" of a LiPo over storage at approx. 50% charge during the same time period but it likely won't be noticed much in the overall life as long it's not done often. The aging process can be reduced ( but not...
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    Ok to use rechargeable batteries in the transmitter?

    I use NiMH rechargeable AA batteries in my transmitter and have no problems.I'd recommend using low self discharge NiMH rechargeables, they usually have a lower capacity but last longer than the ones with high capacities provided they are charged correctly and, as the name implies, have a lower...
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    GPS Questions

    :) I think you should re-read the NOAA article, they are using the GPS signal to detect water vapor since it causes a delay in the signal Btw I never said that it won't work in bad weather conditions, I said that it has an effect on signal strength and signal travel time!
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    My MODS To Protect Gimbal And Camera... Opinion Please

    Well 60 grams is a lot. The P2V+ is already a heavy pig to begin with. IMO Polycarbonate would be a better options since it is stronger and more fracture resistant. What will happen when the pitch servo shaft breaks instead? ;)