Recent content by Rick K

I plan to keep my new shield on airport mode forever. Will continue to use the old one for everything else. Don't see why your plans won't work unless you screw up and forget.

Just saw this listing on ebay. Looks like a well made product. Can't go wrong with CNC milled aluminum! They offer the ribbon cable as well. www.eBay.ca/itm/121689830749

Just saw an listing on eBay for this part. Can't link to it now, just search p3 gimbal parts. They have the ribbon cable too. A superior replacement as its made of aircraft grade aluminum. Believe they offer installation as well. Price was around 90$ Hope all goes well with your repair.

I agree hand catching is safer.......for the quad! I use this item while catching my bird. Available at any safety wear store, highly recommended. Cut resistant Kevlar is the answer to many unasked questions!

Really not sure why you clicked on the link if you have such antipathy towards multiple postings on the same subject. I replied because I am in the process of upgrading my quad and thought I could help. Why did you respond? To embarrass a newcomer to the hobby? Ever hear the saying...

You make a good point about the time factor, definitely a short window of opportunity. If I had the time though...buy 10 units and part them out. Easily cash out 3k. Look at the availability of new parts for discounted prices, virtually zero. As far as the market for the parts? LOL. Let's just...

Even one crash can ruin your day. I'm waiting on delivery of my gear to first flight. Ordered the Killer Rc model. Expensive.... but well engineered and attractive. Also bought carbon fiber camera guard and Gimbal support from uavbits. Better to have it and not need it...........

That's the spirit! Don't think of it as a disastrous crash, look at it as a glorious opportunity!

I was thinking more in terms of broken cameras, gimbals or body shells. Major damage requiring expensive parts. Rather than spend 6-7 hundred on a new gimbal/camera, why not buy a new unit, take the parts you need and sell the rest? You could sell the shell for 400 easily, the controller for...

New owner of a P3, 2 years flying V2. Just curious why people who suffer a crash or other calamity try to buy the single piece needed for repair. If me, I would just buy a new bird and sell the remaining bits for a tidy profit. Hmmm..