Recent content by rdc4444

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    Stay away from the Parrot Disco if you are thinking about buying it.

    Well I'm still flying my disco without any issues (fingers crossed). I have about 40 flights.. I will provide periodic updates and if it fails in flight I'll be back to post my experience. Every product has a failure rate. I'm hoping most issues have been isolated and the vast majority are...
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    Stay away from the Parrot Disco if you are thinking about buying it.

    Toddf when you say it shut down during flight did the motor stop working? It sounds like your disco was defective. It has a one year warranty. Btw I had to send two of my phantom 3 in for repairs due to the cracked shell issues. Dji also had a problem with reported flyaways with the earlier...
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    Stay away from the Parrot Disco if you are thinking about buying it.

    i did have a problem with the skycontroller. Two buttons got stuck and wouldn't pop back up. parrot swapped it for a new one and it has worked fine..
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    Stay away from the Parrot Disco if you are thinking about buying it.

    Funny I haven't had any problems with my disco or the app. I've flown it about a dozen times without a single issue. I get anywhere from 2000-2800 feet before losing video feed. I have all tHe phantoms from the 1 to the 4 and the disco is so much more fun to fly. If it drops from the sky or has...
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    LONG, detailed review of extended range options

    I'm thinking of getting the dbs antennae mod by sending my p3 advance with the hdmi module in for modification. Can I pair the p3 advance controller to the p4 without having to update remote controller firmware and can I use the same modded dbs controller to pair to either the p3 and p4 without...
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    Firmware update broke RC connection

    Did what Michelangelo said fixed my broken connection. I'm not getting the option to upgrade the aircraft so I guess I'll hold off upgrading the remote until the aircraft update option appears....
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    P4 Long Range Boosted Extender

    33% cheaper for similar performance and much better form factor would be a no brained for me..I've been thinking of doing the Dbs mod..[emoji848]
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    P4 Long Range Boosted Extender

    I think the point he is trying to make is you get what you pay for. Can you get an equivalent drone made in the USA that meets or exceeds the phantom 4 specs and features? Yes ...but you'll end up paying a lot more...same with the antennae boosters.. I'm not sure what fplvr are selling for but...
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    Hand catch or land?

    After having numerous tip overs and broken blades with my phantom 1 and 2 I now hand catch every time. Over 300 hand catch landings without a single problem. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app
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    Second Remote for P4... Options?

    Does the p3 remote need to be updated with p4 remote firmware for it to work on the p4? Could I also use the p4 remote on a p3 without a problem? Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app
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    How many batteries are you getting?

    I just ordered my third for a total of four. I also have 5 p3 and p2 and 6 p1 batteries and I rarely go beyond 4. 4 is more than enough for me...
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    Newbie Phantom 4 or Phantom 3 advanced?

    I have both. You can't go wrong with either one. The phantom 3 advanced is obviously the better value. I will warn you if you plan on adding the hdmi module and getting dedicated fpv goggles like the head play you are better off spending a little more money for the phantom 3 pro with lightbridge...
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    Sooooo..... Whose returning their P4?

    I have the phantom 1, 2, 3, and 4 and love them all for different reasons...the phantom 4 build quality and flying ability is by far the best.. I did a distance test the other day and got 7100 feet on my p3 advance and 6500 feet on my p4 flying in the same direction and height.. I will perform...
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    Sooooo..... Whose returning their P4?

    Since when are dji flight times accurate? Since day one they have overestimated flight times. They should come up with two rating like car manufacturers. One for ideal conditions /drop from the sky 28 min rating and the other under normal flying conditions until the battery drains to recommended...
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    P4 Range?

    How did you get to channel 31? Does the channel hack work with the updated go app for phantom 4?