Recent content by Whitard

The map option had occurred to me. Probably I could get the GPS coordinates from the Google Maps app? I agree I hope to never need this information (at least in terms of retrieving a downed Phantom). On the other hand, I bought the SquareTrade protection when I purchased from B&H. In order to...

Thank you! I will investigate this. If truly I can retrieve the "last coordinates" before a disappearance of my Phantom 3, I will sleep easier....

Is it not true that the app flight record must contain GPS data? If so, one would think that DJI could configure things such that that data could be made available. Obviously, data recorded on the micro SD isn't going to be available to me in the event of a crash. I had hoped to have this data...

The record of a flight is recorded in the Phantom 3 DJI app and can be displayed and this record flight "reflown" virtually. The app must be recording the GPS locations in order to do this. Is there a way to actually see the GPS coordinates that have been recorded? I would like to be able to...

I am thinking of buying a Phantom 3 (currently I have a Phantom 2 Vision Plus) and am wondering about what I would need to properly edit and view 4K video. Specifically, what computer capabilities do I need to process and edit 4K video and what size and sort of TV or video monitor is needed to...

Thank you. I appreciated the education and the pros and cons of these lenses.

I am not knowledgeable about photographic lenses. I am sure there is a reason that the Vision 2 Plus lens is a fish eye lens. I don't like the distorted view that it provides though. Can anyone explain why it is necessary that this lens be fish eye?

Here is a link to last night's "drone" piece on the Newshour--- http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/drone-in ... tion-lags/ As usual for this show, the Newshour provides a sober, educational look at the issues of privacy and safety of UAV's and the evolving technology.

I realize this is not probably a new query, but I haven't yet seen a very helpful comparison of the out of the box/ready to fly Phantom 2 Vision Plus versus those Phantoms that are configured with other gimbals and GoPro cameras. I own a Vision + and have been flying it since September. I fly...

I'm in Corvallis....

This is very sobering from yesterday's Washington Post ... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sp ... aa-drones/ Those who operate irresponsibly risk tragedy and the curtailment of this great activity for the rest of us.

The New York Times reports news in general. Previously they have liked the Phantom---- http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/techn ... ml?src=xps