Recent content by Swack

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    Safe to buy P3P from Amazon?

    I got my p3a from amazon shortly after release, and I didn't encounter any issues, that said I have not had any problems with my bird so my input is probably not the most helpful
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    Travel to Costa Rica with questions...

    I will say make sure to check local regulations before you go. Apparently there is a bill that has been proposed that has some very strict and costly rules. I know nothing about Costa Rican law, but just something to keep an eye on
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    Travel to Costa Rica with questions...

    Just thought I'd let you know that I just got back yesterday and had 0 issues whatsoever. On my way both in and out of Costa Rica they didn't exen ask a question or open the case. The only downside was that atone of the resorts we went to there wasn't anywhere where I felt I could safely...
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    Travel to Costa Rica with questions...

    Anyone else down there recently? I leave in a week and was curious if anyone had a recent experience Thanks,
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    Travel to Costa Rica with questions...

    I will. And I saw online about the $6000 "licensing fee" but my understanding is that those regulations were not in place yet. The only regs that I could find were all of the common ones: Don't fly more than 400 ft Don't fly at night Don't fly near airports Don't fly near crowds Anything...
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    Travel to Costa Rica with questions...

    Thanks for the tip regarding the Facebook group. Unfortunately I'll need to brush up on my Spanish first...
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    Travel to Costa Rica with questions...

    Hi All, I will be traveling to Costa Rica in October for my honeymoon and would love to bring my P3 with me. I know a lot of people on here travel often and there have been some customs issues in certain countries but I cannot seem to locate anything regarding Costa Rica. I would love to...
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    Best carry on case for p3

    Thanks for the suggestions so far. Anything else that you have used for carry on travel?
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    Best carry on case for p3

    So I need a case that is carry on compliant for the p3. I purchased the sea horse one and it is definitely too big. Suggestions?
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    Phantom 3 for commercial use

    Here is a scenario. My parents have vacation properties. If I were to do some videos or pictures while on vacation there and give them to them and they put them up on their site would that be considered comercial?
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    What do do I need to know before my first flight?

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. I habe had it out a few times now and haven't had any issues or near misses (yet). For those starting out, what do you recommend setting the distance caps at? I started in beginner mode and want to get a bit more range, but I'm not sure what is a good distance...
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    What do do I need to know before my first flight?

    Thanks for the tips guys. I habe seen mat of the videos posted but there were some that were new to me and very helpful. A question on firmware. I can just upgrade to the newest firmware out of the box right? Thanks again
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    What do do I need to know before my first flight?

    Hi all, So my phantom 3 advanced is due to arrive tomorrow and obviously I am excited to get out there and get going. I have watched all of the videos I can find and read a ton of info, but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. I will be reading the manual before starting. My question...