Recent content by SalterCreek

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    P3 fell in river... battery now on by itself, normal?

    Battery flew after creek dip but would not charge anymore.
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    P3 fell in river... battery now on by itself, normal?

    I had one of mine go to the bottom of creek I live on. Took 15 minutes to find underwater. Dried out with hairdryer and flying again in 24 hrs with camera and all working. Battery you can toss. That was months and many many flights ago.
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    P3p to bottom of creek, 36 hrs later all good

    My thoughts exactly. No complaints from me. I use hard and enjoy.
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    P3p to bottom of creek, 36 hrs later all good

    Contact cleaner spray sold at most electronic shops, radio shack etc. Mine was from friends Auto parts store. After spraying half moon shaft area behind board under 5 screw cover the gimbal overload errors stopped appearing. Then sprayed any area that had rotation. Have used spray on guitar pots...
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    P3p to bottom of creek, 36 hrs later all good

    Thanks to forum and YouTube all back working after creek crash. Took about 20 min to find hung up under log in chest high water but I was not going to give up. Took battery out shook water out and used blow dryer. Water was pinkish. Repeated a few times and sat in front of fan. Happened Sat...
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    Went camping and made some money..for editing of course!

    My wife is my all the time proofreader she would be amazed I noticed.
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    Went camping and made some money..for editing of course!

    Is it Leadville or Leaville as opening of video reads. Inquiring minds want to know.
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    P3 Orientation (Course lock) for City block?

    Great Something Ive never seen is a wedding go smooth. Congrats
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    Can i fly my p3p from my car

    I would RTH4AC and LZBoy[emoji28]
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    P3 Orientation (Course lock) for City block?

    Rule1. Nothing at wedding goes as planned. Be flexible Rule 2. Something or someone will go crazy. Be ready Rule 3. You will not enjoy wedding if you are responsible for photographing any part of it. Pressure not worth the one shot. My advise: Decline and enjoy the day. Too many things can and...
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    Normal Orientation versus IOC Course Lock?

    I still have glass plates I shot during the Civil War on manual.
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    Normal Orientation versus IOC Course Lock?

    Just like in photography where you need to know what each button, switch and setting of speed or f stop does. No one setting fits every situation. Thats how I look at CL/OL, RTH, gimbal speed etc etc. Just tools to use in different situations to get the results you want and to fly home safe.
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    Phantom Shipment via DHL Annoyed! Anyone else have issues with DHL?

    DHL not my favorite either. Fed X and UPS guys great in my area.
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    Normal Orientation versus IOC Course Lock?

    Well I tested F mode, CL/OL set on ground before takeoff today and all worked as normal RTH. I think it my have been affected before because I was right next to metal railroad bridge. Just a wild guess no real data. CL/OL did save original setting when I switched in and out of F mode to P mode...
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    ****... Is the P3 a flawless machine?

    I have 2 P3p and both have been flawless. The green on the blades was all my fault. No harm done. Love them. I don't baby them. All updated software and flying great. I'm a retired photographer and this is the best photo tool at great price I've seen. Every lens I had cost more than this thing...