Recent content by Shado101

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    10th anniversary promotion from DJI

    I just received this email from DJI and I am posting it for those that don't have a P3P. Good price direct from DJI. Dear Creator, We have been phenomenally impressed with how popular our 10th anniversary promotion has become, so we want to go one better. We are happy to announce that this...
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    Good deal on P3A

    WorldWide Distributors via Rakuten has DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Aircraft w/ 3-Axis Gimbal & 2.7k Camera for $779. You will also earn $155.80 in Rakuten Super Points with promo code 20BACK. Shipping is free.
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    trackimo makes my drone fly crooked, its to heavy? wth??

    My tracker is mounted as shown in the pics. No issues of balance or weird camera angles.
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    A Better P3P/A User Manual

    Thank you Fantomas. Well done and brimming with extra details. Very professional IMHO.
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    Fly phantom 3 over Mardi Gras parade

    Bear in mind flying a quadcopter at low altitudes over a crowd of people could constitute reckless endangerment in jurisdictions that have such a statute. If you lose control of your quadcopter and it injures someone, in these circumstances state assault laws could be used for punishment. Some...
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    Expected Phantom 3 Lifetime duration?

    I was being facetious! **** ambiguous emoticons. ;)
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    Expected Phantom 3 Lifetime duration?

    Seeing as how it has only been out for 9 or 10 months, I would say its a safe bet it will last at least a year (with no crashes and proper maintenance). :)
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    humbolt smelter

    Am I the only one who thinks it would have been awesome to do a vertical descent into the stack? ;)
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    GPS tracker

    TK-109 Discussion here: Inexpensive GPS tracking alternatives | DJI Phantom Forum Works perfectly, $40.00 upfront cost, $40.00 p/y cell service cost through H20.
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    Fall crack

    Yep, that is an even better solution if he can find it easily. The JB Weld "PlasticWeld" is pretty much the same thing and can be found at most big box and auto parts stores if he is looking for instant self gratification. :)
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    GPS tracker

    Quick, dirty and effective!
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    Tracking device attachment closeup
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    Tracking device attachment
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    Fall crack

    Make sure you get epoxy designed for plastic. JB Weld make it as does 3M.
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    Hi from New Mexico

    Cool, I live in Rio Rancho as well. I am right up the street from Intel where I just retired from. :)