Hey guys! New to the forums and the DJI product line. My Phantom 2 and H3-3D Gimbal just arrived today and I couldn't be happier! I started out with a cheap $80 Dromida, and after flying two of those off into the sky to never be found again, I borrowed a friends AR.Drone 2.0 for a month to learn a bit more about quadcopter dynamics before making the plunge on a Phantom 2.
After tearing into the box (gently!), I got to work setting up and installing everything. I took it apart and installed the anti-interference device inside for a cleaner look, then decided to take it for a test flight before continuing with the gimbal installation. After firmware upgrades I headed out to fly!... Except the controller wouldn't connect to the quadcopter.
After 10 minutes of online searching I figured out how to pair the two together, and I was off!... Except it still wouldn't fly. Solid red lights. Plugged it back into my computer and found out the control knobs weren't calibrated. Quick calibration and we are FINALLY off.
I have to say I am absolutely AMAZED at how well this bird flies. It's super stable and handles like a dream. Out of everything, I'm the most amazed at how easy it is to land. I was expecting to have a few "tumbles" as many do their first few flights and I had none! (fingers crossed.)
Quickly installed the gimbal and camera, recharged the battery, and went back out for a night flight. Didn't get much on the camera but I was able to test RTH which worked just as well as I expected it to.
Overall, I couldn't be more happy with my purchase and I'm excited to be a part of Phantom Pilots!
After tearing into the box (gently!), I got to work setting up and installing everything. I took it apart and installed the anti-interference device inside for a cleaner look, then decided to take it for a test flight before continuing with the gimbal installation. After firmware upgrades I headed out to fly!... Except the controller wouldn't connect to the quadcopter.
After 10 minutes of online searching I figured out how to pair the two together, and I was off!... Except it still wouldn't fly. Solid red lights. Plugged it back into my computer and found out the control knobs weren't calibrated. Quick calibration and we are FINALLY off.
I have to say I am absolutely AMAZED at how well this bird flies. It's super stable and handles like a dream. Out of everything, I'm the most amazed at how easy it is to land. I was expecting to have a few "tumbles" as many do their first few flights and I had none! (fingers crossed.)
Quickly installed the gimbal and camera, recharged the battery, and went back out for a night flight. Didn't get much on the camera but I was able to test RTH which worked just as well as I expected it to.
Overall, I couldn't be more happy with my purchase and I'm excited to be a part of Phantom Pilots!
