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    Cheapest Tablet 7"+ for Phantom 2 V+?

    I am looking for the cheapest tablet I can buy that I can use as a dedicated tablet for my Phantom 2 V+? I know there are tons out there but from what I read, some work and some don't. I don't want to have to buy an Ipad Mini when I could buy a $80 tablet that will do the same thing. Anyone...
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    How Many Lives Does This Bird Have?

    I am new to all this but that video gave me anxiety! You guys have huge balls flying them over large bodies of water that far out! Love the story!
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    Phantom 2 V+ Take off issue

    I want to thank everyone for their help. The final result was, I am an idiot. CocoTony and Davo above were correct. I have no idea how I did not notice it before but, the left stick does stay down in a locked position once the blades are started. If not unlocked(pushed up) within a few...
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    Phantom 2 V+ Take off issue

    Thanks for the help all. I will plug back in and try to recalibrate the sticks when I get home. I will be honest, the first time I tried to fly it, it did tip over and one blade was stopped while the others still spun until it stopped but I have flown it twice since then. Could this have...
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    Phantom 2 V+ Take off issue

    Thanks, I will give it a try tomorrow but I am pretty sure pushing it there wont work. I will look into the landing lock though. Thanks
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    Phantom 2 V+ Take off issue

    Thanks for the warning about flying inside. I really need to focus on getting it in the air. I do release the sticks immediately. In my fight with it I just happen to find that the props stay going if I hold them there. If I immediately release them, the LH stick goes to the bottom center as...
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    Phantom 2 V+ Take off issue

    Well I updated the firmware and did an advanced calibration on the IMU and still the same thing happens. I took it outside to make sure it was not some sort of weird interference. I am stumped. Anyone? Thanks
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    Phantom 2 V+ Take off issue

    I don't know what at atti is. Sorry. Still new to this. What is it? This is a large open area and I have the prop guards on. I have done it with other copters with no problem. The props only start for 5 seconds when I take the sticks to center bottom. They wont stay running. Its not...
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    Phantom 2 V+ Take off issue

    Hello All, I just bought the Phantom used from an owner that only flew in once for a wedding. It is in perfect shape and never been crashed. I took it home and read all the info on it and flew it once out side with success. Its cold today so I wanted to try and see if it will fly in my living...