Recent content by zezrum

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    AMA's Response To The U.S. DOT announcement

    When I read the AMA's statement, it appears to me that it is directed towards their base, and it is in no way comforting to pilots flying non-traditional aircraft. They use that word "traditional" in two places: "...traditional model aircraft, ... not be subject to the registration process"...
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    How to deal with bird attacks?

    I'm not sure there is much you can do to protect yourself against predator birds. Check out this thread: My Phantom 3 Pro vs Hawk | DJI Phantom Forum I was there, I saw it happen. One minute he was flying fine, the next moment off in the distance you could see a large bird jet out of the tops...
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    New DJI GO iOS update

    If I were in your shoes, I'd stay on 8.4 for the time being. The 2.3 iOS app appears to work just fine on 8.4, although I only have 1 flight on it so far. Didn't have any crashing as others have reported on 2.3 with iOS 9.0.2. I am on iOS 8.4, DJI GO 2.3. iPad Air 2
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    Use of ND filters

    For the Phantom 3 video camera, FPS is tied to resolution. When you select your resolution you also are making a choice on FPS. THEN you can select your shutter speed from there. You use the ND filter to maintain your shutter speed & ISO as desired. In auto-mode/Program mode, the camera will...
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    Use of ND filters

    One more thing - for photographers new to video there is another element that is important to consider, and that is FPS. Photogs are used to thinking of the exposure triangle with three ingredients: ISO, Shutter, and Aperture. Video introduces a 4th dimension of FPS, which is the # of frames...
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    Use of ND filters

    You're right the physics of photography remain the same. When doing video, however, shutter speed is an essential ingredient in the final product. A faster shutter speed results in crisper, more video-like results, whereas a slower shutter speed creates some motion blur on each frame, resulting...
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    Magnetic reading glasses foul up compass calibration

    First off, I love Click goggles. They're my favorite readers. Secondly, yeah, there are magnets in lots of things that are easy to forget about, and the Phantom compass is very sensitive. I was trying to use my iPad cover to level out during a calibration, forgetting it has a magnet in it...
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    Flight Anxiety

    Hahah. Thanks for posting because I feel very similar. I'm not as worried about damaging my P3P, but more worried about what damage I could cause on the ground should I crash into something or someone, considering most of my flying so far has been largely suburban. My biggest fear is that I...
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    P3 Firmware P3 firmware upgrade to 1.4 concerns

    This seems to be a common question. Being a new P3P owner myself, I recently just went through the process, and understand it can be a bit confusing. Here is what worked for me, maybe it will work for you guys. Watch DJI's official video on updating the firmware. Watch it a few times. I...
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    P3 Full Strip Down and Rebuild (Shell Replacement and Custom Paint) Detailed How-To Videos

    This is awesome info, thanks. And your bird LOOKS FANTASTIC.
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    Microraptor case

    I also just received this case. Although there are less expensive options, I am very pleased with the package and am more than satisfied with the value. It is a large heavy duty case airtight & watertight, but it has wheels to make it easier for some of us that can use that feature. I love how...
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    Weavers Needle Arizona part 2

    Really impressive and beautiful footage. Nice flying.
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    Swapping SD cards

    When planning on using a new SD card for the first time, I recommend using the Format option in the DJI GO app, just to make sure that the card is clean and that the device can read/write to the card okay. Especially if you've used the card in another computer first.