Hello, just bought a P3S

Noob · Mar 24, 2016

I've been watching a lot of YouTube videos the past few nights trying to pick up tips. It seems like I have to do an initial calibration thing before my first flight. Maybe for the compass?

DroneDestination · Mar 24, 2016

Most people have multiple batteries (I don't yet). I use this cheap case from Banggood, though they are available on Amazon and eBay as well. When I got mine, it was only $55. If you order, make sure to choose US Direct, not CN Direct, to save $30 and get faster shipping. I also got an official DJI hardshell from Best Buy, but returned it as the cheap one was 99% identical, right down to the material of the inside foam!

Noob · Mar 24, 2016

Just bought it today at BB for 499.00 and now I see it listed on EBay for 399.00. Crap. Oh well, no way I'm taking it back and waiting for one to be delivered now. Too much hassle.

Noob · Mar 24, 2016

DroneDestination said:
Most people have multiple batteries (I don't yet). I use this cheap case from Banggood, though they are available on Amazon and eBay as well. When I got mine, it was only $55. If you order, make sure to choose US Direct, not CN Direct, to save $30 and get faster shipping. I also got an official DJI hardshell from Best Buy, but returned it as the cheap one was 99% identical, right down to the material of the inside foam!

That's pretty sweet. I will definitely be getting one of those. Also, do they make car chargers for the batteries? I assume the RC can be charged in your car adapter due to the USB connector.

DroneDestination · Mar 24, 2016

Noob said:
do they make car chargers for the batteries?

I don't think DJI does; however, you can either get a dedicated car charger or use an inverter with the stock charger.

Noob · Mar 24, 2016

DroneDestination said:
I don't think DJI does; however, you can either get a dedicated car charger or use an inverter with the stock charger.

Good stuff, really appreciate it.

soulphantomflyer · Mar 24, 2016

Noob said:
Just bought it today at BB for 499.00 and now I see it listed on EBay for 399.00. Crap. Oh well, no way I'm taking it back and waiting for one to be delivered now. Too much hassle.

Is this the one you are talking about?

DJI Phantom 3 Standard with 2.7K Camera and 3-Axis Gimbal CP.PT.000168

Seem like a good company. My friend just order one

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Noob · Mar 24, 2016

I own a small construction company and build mainly decks. I bought this thing so I can take some cool aerial pics of the decks. Most of my decks are pretty involved and many are multi levels. There just isn't any way to capture them with pictures on the ground or on the deck. I want to be able to hover from above and take some really cool pictures.

Ok, this isn't the only thing I bought it for. Cruising it around will be awesome too

Noob · Mar 24, 2016

soulphantomflyer said:
Is this the one you are talking about?

DJI Phantom 3 Standard with 2.7K Camera and 3-Axis Gimbal CP.PT.000168

Seem like a good company. My friend just order one

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Yup

flpholt · Mar 24, 2016

my setup

Nickster · Mar 24, 2016

Noob, watch Tom's Tech Time. His are great for tutorials. I watched them all. I am trying the windsurfer out this weekend.

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flpholt · Mar 24, 2016

windsurfer works good had one

Noob · Mar 24, 2016

flpholt said:
my setupView attachment 48363

Nice set up. Cool design too

Noob · Mar 24, 2016

Nickster said:
Noob, watch Tom's Tech Time. His are great for tutorials. I watched them all. I am trying the windsurfer out this weekend.

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Will do. Thanks