Recent content by pjginfl

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    Looking for drone operator in Santa Barbara tomorrow

    This rule is ridiculous. I know the FAA is working on it, but is there a way to learn more about the exemption process? Also - question - if part of my business is photography - - - and I"m paid for still shooting - can I do drone photo/video for free - without adding cost - or is that still...
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    Wind - how much is too much?

    Awesome video - thanks! Good insight!!
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    P330d - that's phantom one, right?

    Keep in mind, I have a p330d, perhaps the Manual has been improved or updated since then? But mine is new, just bought a week ago.
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    P330d - that's phantom one, right?

    The manual is quite bad. It doesn't even address how to charge the battery. Sure, that should be simple enough. But there are four ports and six different switch combinations ... So not plain and simple. I found the answers, but it wasn't easily found in the manual. The English and grammar in...
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    Wind - how much is too much?

    Thanks for all the great feedback!! Much appreciated! Good guidance!
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    Wind - how much is too much?

    I've read in the manual where it's advises not flying in more than a gentle wind. I've talked with people who have flown in 20 mph winds. What's your guidance? What is too windy to fly?
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    Photography and video guidance

    Having an amazing time with it. Thanks!
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    Prop guards??

    Wow. Some great replies, thanks! Great food for thought. I'm thinking I'm not getting them soon, but will keep considering.
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    P330d - that's phantom one, right?

    The manual is written very poorly. The English is terrible and the flow is not good. Clearly, the company is wonderful at building quality quad copters, but documentation is not their forte. I'm not sure what you mean by your question.
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    Return to home mode

    Agreed. No need to be mean... And ... Truth be told... The manual is ridiculously bad.
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    P330d - that's phantom one, right?

    I'm loving my phantom, but the documentation is pretty bad. I got a phantom one, right? P330d is the model number...
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    Software - waypoints

    Thanks!
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    Photography and video guidance

    Thanks! Good advice. I am thinking about fpv... Very cool stuff. I'm just getting started, but so far pretty excited. Three batteries and lots of memory for my go pro.
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    Software - waypoints

    Is there software that can be programmed (iPad?) to automate and execute a flight plan? Phantom 1?
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    Prop guards??

    Thanks! No indoor shooting planned.