Recent content by snamvar57

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    New Firmware update for DJ I Phantom 4 Today

    When you are "connected" it generally means you are "communicating" with that device. It could be through a physical connection (USB) or wireless. "Logged in" generally means you are logged into a device (like router) or internet site. I also read on dji site from a dji rep that you don't need...
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    Where can I find the latest P4P firmware Release note ?

    Thanks microlinux. I wish they gave more details. Cheers
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    New Firmware update for DJ I Phantom 4 Today

    I am a Software guy and was thinking as WHEN it makes sense to update firmware on my P4P. Each FW update has two lists: improvements and fixes. If I don't see myself using those features, I don't update. The problem is their update list use general words like " gimbal blah blah improvements...
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    Where can I find the latest P4P firmware Release note ?

    Where would I find the P4P firmware release note explaining the features added, fixed etc. ? I couldn't find one on dji site. Cheers
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    My Experience with Firmware V01.04.0602

    I forgot. By saying that you need to be connected or logged in, they mean that the drone is flying using an app, like dji or Litchi and not in manual mode.
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    My Experience with Firmware V01.04.0602

    Thanks Don for sharing your experience in details. I updated the FW for my P4P and RC using dji Go 4. I just had it take off and land in my backyard and it worked fine. The warning message during update as what the distance limits are if not "connected or logged in" to dji app was very...
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    Banggood defective quadcopter return policy ? What should I expect ?!!!

    Banggood eventually shipping me a replacement and having me keep the old quadcopter. I just had to pay $10 for shipping :)
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    Banggood defective quadcopter return policy ? What should I expect ?!!!

    Oops, sorry. WWK888 you missed the whole point. Buy from Amazon :)
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    Where is my P4P if lost during a flight ?

    Thanks GadgetGuy !
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    Where is my P4P if lost during a flight ?

    I contacted State Farm's and was told that they DO NOT insure drones (accidental loss) in California ! Can anyone confirm that ? Thanks.
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    Banggood defective quadcopter return policy ? What should I expect ?!!!

    I went back and forth with 5 emails to Banggood for replacing the faulty drone ($74). Customer service eventually agreed to send me a new drone and I can keep the old one ! I just have to send them $10 via PayPal for shipping ! I agreed and waiting to receive new quadcopter in 2-3 weeks. Here is...
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    Banggood defective quadcopter return policy ? What should I expect ?!!!

    Hi, I purchased a Hubsan H502E drone for $74 from Banggood.com. It is about $98 on Amazon. It is one of the cheapest drones with GPS and RTH. I wanted to practice manual mode with it before I use my P4P. I received it about 10 days ago and flew it the next day and it flew twice for 4 to 5...
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    Compass vs. GPS

    Thanks guys. What is AC ? !!! Air Craft ? I thought I knew all he acronyms of this hobby :) It is clear as mud ( I didn't know that) that GPS is for position of the drone and compass is for direction. How does that translate to the sticks controlling the drone ? 1) Does YAW (mode 2, left stick...
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    Compass vs. GPS

    Thanks for replies. I guess you need several GPS satellite locks to determine where the drone is in space and compass determine the heading of drone. If in GPS lock mode, theoretically yaw only affects the compass, not GPS. Right ? Thanks