Recent content by stargazer75

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    Leary of the P2V+

    I think you you purchase a Phantom, you need to go into it with the understanding that there is x chance that something is going to wrong and you're going to lose it. If you are ok with that, then you'll enjoy the experience. I think x is a significantly less if you aren't an early adopter...
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    Leary of the P2V+

    While I agree with a lot of what you are saying, where are you getting this "a lot less that 1%"" number from? It seems like a number you just made up to make your point. It's clear there have been substantial issues with several previous releases from DJI. I'm an owner and a fan, but I'm not...
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    P2 + IPad Ground Station + FPV

    That answers my question completely. Thanks so much. I have some shopping to do.
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    P2 + IPad Ground Station + FPV

    I am a current P1 owner with the Zenmuse gimbal. Im considering upgrading to a P2, the longer flight time really appeals to me. Also I'd upgrade to the new 3 axis gimbal, if I do. I'm also really interested in both the IPad ground station and FPV. Both have things that I think would be...
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    Phantom 1 -> 2 Upgrades

    I am currently a Phantom 1 owner. I have the H3-D2 gimbal and use the Futaba 8JA radio. I use the Phantom mostly for video of my kids. I'm pretty happy with my current setup but am thinking of some upgrades. I'd like to get some feedback on if I need to consider anything I'm missing or just...
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    Wind Speed: To Fly or Not to Fly

    I've flown in wind that was a little "iffy", but when I have, I've stayed close to the ground, so that I can bring it down quickly if needed.
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    Anyone having success flying w/Firmware v4.00?

    I've had several flights with 4.0 and its been fine for me.
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    Looking for other Phantom Pilots?

    Near the twin cities in MN.
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    1 gram added weight = 1.2 seconds lost flight time

    I disagree. In order to determine how weight affects flight time he needs to control as much of the other variables as possible. It sounds like he's done that. I think he needs a lot more data points to give us more meaningful data. It sounds like hes aware of that and is doing that. If...
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    Does anyone know where I can find music?

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/smal ... d512184850. This is my band. I'll give permission to use my music as long as you include the name of the band and song.
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    Motors don't start after board upgrade.

    I recently replaced a non functioning upgrade board with a new one. Everything seems to be basically working now, GPS, gimbal control, safe mode, etc, but the motors won't start. Does anyone have any ideas? Is it possible I soldered it wrong? If so, how can I tell? I also upgraded the tx...
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    Flew away

    It could be interference, but not from GPS. GPS uses a lower frequency than the TX.
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    Frustaing experience installing gimbal V.2

    No, I know it was the fuse, but I'm not sure which fuse to replace it with. I went to radioshack and they didn't know what to do with it. I basically just ended up replacing the stock transmitter with the Futaba T8J.
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    GPS and Gimbal Issue

    Thanks. I'm beginning to think that the T8J is set up correctly. If I open the settings and look at the software everything seems ok. I think the new board is bad. The communication between the TCX and the RX seem to be good, but nothing on the board is functioning. If I bypass the board...
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    GPS and Gimbal Issue

    Thanks. Yes I have. That's what I used to set up the T8J. Great videos, unfortunately it hasn't quite got me there. I ran through each of them several times.