Recent content by TheDroneFlyer

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    Added my new prop guards to pimped Phantom

    The strobe is from: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... q5jtjat4g4 I had to create my own little board for it, and it runs off a rechargable pencell in order to save on weight.
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    Added my new prop guards to pimped Phantom

    Today I received my prop guards which I attached to my already pimped up Phantom. The addition of the guards added 60g's to the weight, taking it to 1120g fully loaded. This has impaired it's vertical climb somewhat. I have included some pics: The Phantom has 3 cameras, a 1080p main camera and...
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    Other Hacks?

    Fly back home without having to switch off the TX !
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    Wouldn't it be good if:

    Hi all, I was wondering whether there was any way to confiure the Phantom such that the orientation of the craft was always pointing to the direction of flight - in other words the camera would always point forward when flying in any horizontal direction..... Thanks.
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    High Altitude video

    Sure, the link is: http://www.rc-log.co.uk/altimeter-microsensor-v4.html
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    High Altitude video

    Video taken at 1080@30 fps . Before I atempted the flight, I spoke to my local ATC and googled the UK law. If the craft is over 7KG in weight then the 400 feet rule appiles. If below 7KG, then apparently not. The ATC were not concerned at all, but pointed out that you must be able to still...
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    High Altitude video

    Hi, I've posted a video on youtube showing my stock Phantom at 1,300 feet over the Cotswolds. See it on my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDroneflyer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOeagd-DsCg I have also fitted a kodak Playtime camera and altitude sensor ...