Recent content by stevendavisphoto

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    Rotation

    it should range from straight forward to straight down. if not, there is something wrong with your gimbal, or maybe something is blocking the rotation physically. try it on a table and see if anything is hitting it.
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    How to get rid of the twitching & drifting! This works!

    I just upgraded my H3-3D IMU to 1.0.0.6. The notes said it fixes this issue. We'll see tomorrow :)
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    Thoughts on this FPV shopping list?

    i'm in the US. thanks for the links!
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    B&H has Extended Legs and H3-3D Spacer

    well u never clarified. i have a version 2, so this doesnt help me.
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    Thoughts on this FPV shopping list?

    Found this setup here... http://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/comple ... ntom-2-fpv Phantom 2 ImmersionRC Plug And Play Cable ImmersionRC 5.8GHz Long Range 600mW A/V Transmitter iOSD Mini Black Pearl Screen Monitor Mount ImmersionRC 5.8GHz Antenna SpiroNET - Version 2 Some sort of Helical Antenna...
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    East Bay Area

    I just got my P2 with H3-3D and GoPro 3 Black. I'm in Fremont and work in Pleasanton. I tend to fly at any park that doesn't have security personnel :P
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    How long does an IMU calibration last

    Re: How long does it last A more descriptive title next time please. "it" is not very specific and not helpful to people doing searches.
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    What battery warning levels have you set?

    Default is 30% and 15%. I just set mine to the lowest allowed, 20% and 12%. What do you guys use and did I set mine too low? Haha.
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    Alternative way to secure the gopro?

    indeed. no way i'm paying for anything. i'd use at least 2 bands, probably double looped, just in case 1 snaps during flight for some reason.
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    B&H has Extended Legs and H3-3D Spacer

    yep http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1 ... imbal.html not for newer phantom 2's though. it's for the first version of the phantom 2, one the one without the hole in the bottom of the UAS shell.
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    How Far Out Before Resetting Compass

    I'm a newbie, so don't trust me, but I re-calibrate my compass anytime I fly somewhere more than 10 miles from my last calibration.
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    GoPro doesn't start up when using H3-3D USB plug

    Hey guys, so I've attempted to use my new H3-3D with my GoPro 3 Black and every time the GoPro won't start up and the little red light on the back is lit up. I reset the battery and it turns on fine, but as soon as I connect it to the gimbal via the USB again, it shuts down. I'm thinking I just...
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    Getting insurance for my P2?

    After reading about fly-away issues and some drones supposedly falling out of the sky randomly, I'm worried about my investment. Do any of you guys have insurance on your Phantoms? If so, through who? I have renter's insurance, and I BELIEVE it would be covered, but I'm not sure.