Recent content by shane0926

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    Don't laugh at my idea.

    Only simple way that comes to my mind is a hook of some sort on a rigid wire or "pole" that extends down a couple feet. So once the light string is resting on the tree, you descend slightly then ascend and it should let go. Of course this has the potential to failure miserably, and this is...
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    Inexpensive GPS tracking alternatives

    I'll try to get out and give it a test...good thought! Just for the record though...just gave it a test and it works when it is placed in the center of the first floor in my two story house...not near any windows. Kinda amazing.
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    Inexpensive GPS tracking alternatives

    Sourcing bay through Amazon. Ordered at the end of june.
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    Feeling lost after loss of drone

    Interesting. Do you have a mainstream company providing your insurance?
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    Inexpensive GPS tracking alternatives

    I have been running one of these units on my P3P for a few months now. Just thought I'd share a few bits of info. The units with the green and red buttons do exist. That's the one I have. Not sure if there is any other differences. If anyone else is looking for a mounting location...I've had...
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    Feeling lost after loss of drone

    How did you end up getting your home insurance to cover it?
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    Mid Air "Compass Error, Exit P-GPS Mode"

    I believe that you could still accomplish enough accuracy to get it headed it the right general direction while correcting itself slightly over time...maybe using the gyro as an aid as you said. At >10 Hz, that's plenty for what it has to do. After all, this isn't a balancing robot that is...
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    Mid Air "Compass Error, Exit P-GPS Mode"

    What is the current gps refresh rate?
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    Mid Air "Compass Error, Exit P-GPS Mode"

    I agree. I believe the GPS looks at current position latitude and longitude, compares it to where it needs to be, derives a compass degree of heading to achieve that and sends that info to the motors. If you have erroneous compass info and the quad didn't realize it, it would start flying on a...
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    Mid Air "Compass Error, Exit P-GPS Mode"

    Definitely an issue with this new firmware. I have logged about 15 perfect flights on the previous firmware. And now the first 2 flights have had compass errors at altitude. Just a few minutes ago, was hovering at about 350 ft and I noticed the fpv starting to go a little wonky. It started...
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    Mid Air "Compass Error, Exit P-GPS Mode"

    I had the same issue pop up yesterday while around 400 ft. Never had the compass issues before 1.3 firmware. Switched to atti to get it home. Wish they could figure these bugs out before releasing new bugs.