Hi all. Been reading on here for a little while and have a Phantom 2, Zenmuse 3D gimbal and FPV monitor setup on order. Was hoping to receive it yesterday, but looks like next week now. I already have the amazing Hero 3 black.
From my reading I am very aware of "flyaways". Sure I understand that it is mainly thought of as user error and the fact that no-one posts that they have not had a flyaway, but I'm keen to avoid the things that lead up to them. Having over a grand fly off into oblivion is not what I want!
Wifi interference - I know a big no-no is to have the gopro wifi on. I have no need for that and will check before every flight. I understand that the 2.4gHz messes with the Phantom's signal. What about general wifi? Say my home wifi. I have so many wifi devices and can't bear crap signal I have repeaters all over the house to ensure great signal. Even at the bottom of my garden I get the full 50mbs Virgin provides. Will this mess with the Phantom? Do I need to take it into the middle of a field? I've seen loads of shots in city centres which must be littered with wifi signals.
Thoughts appreciated.
PS - seeing as I'll be posting a bit when my Phantom arrives, a little about me. I'm a keen amateur videographer and photographer- I have shot for many years and got my gopro as a second camera some time ago alongside my main Panasonic SD900 and love the size and indestructible nature of it. It has made my videos so much more interesting. I use it mounted everywhere, underwater, bikes, cars, you name it. This Phantom will make me king of land, air and sea!
From my reading I am very aware of "flyaways". Sure I understand that it is mainly thought of as user error and the fact that no-one posts that they have not had a flyaway, but I'm keen to avoid the things that lead up to them. Having over a grand fly off into oblivion is not what I want!
Wifi interference - I know a big no-no is to have the gopro wifi on. I have no need for that and will check before every flight. I understand that the 2.4gHz messes with the Phantom's signal. What about general wifi? Say my home wifi. I have so many wifi devices and can't bear crap signal I have repeaters all over the house to ensure great signal. Even at the bottom of my garden I get the full 50mbs Virgin provides. Will this mess with the Phantom? Do I need to take it into the middle of a field? I've seen loads of shots in city centres which must be littered with wifi signals.
Thoughts appreciated.
PS - seeing as I'll be posting a bit when my Phantom arrives, a little about me. I'm a keen amateur videographer and photographer- I have shot for many years and got my gopro as a second camera some time ago alongside my main Panasonic SD900 and love the size and indestructible nature of it. It has made my videos so much more interesting. I use it mounted everywhere, underwater, bikes, cars, you name it. This Phantom will make me king of land, air and sea!