Recent content by bizrank

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    Wood propellers?

    Excuse me, but what are thrust-boosted props? I had heard about DJI bringing out some new props, but never saw them on the DJI site or elsewhere. Could you clarify? And where do you live? --I live at mile-high altitude, and I guess I'd like thrust boosted props, if there are such things...
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    Motors wouldn't start

    I've noticed that sometimes after an Advanced IMU calibration, the motors won't start. Therefore, I always follow an Advanced calibration with a Basic calibration. That solves my problem immediately. I hope it might solve yours. Bill
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    Height telementry is off

    Cahutch, I was also interested in the effect of barometric changes in the weather on the altitude readout, and this makes sense. But am I reading you correctly--altitude accuracy is at best +/- 15 meters? That means that the -20 or -30 or -40 feet reading I get sometimes at startup (other times...
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    Incorrect altitude display

    Very interesting and helpful. Often I've had perfect flights even despite large negative readings at startup. What I've done is mentally added the negative value to the altitude reading when I get up high. Still, I wonder why that startup altitude reading is sometimes negative, sometimes right...
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    Incorrect altitude display

    Though I've read all the threads I could find, I too am not sure why the altitude for the Phantom Vision+ varies at startup. I've had negative readings as large as -20 or -30 feet. (Positive values are always much smaller.) Other times, the elevation reading seems right--very close to zero...
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    Knitting Needle Landing Skid Stabilizers for Vision +

    I figure somewhere between Aramark and Camelot, as the drone flies.
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    Knitting Needle Landing Skid Stabilizers for Vision +

    I like that idea, and it would keep them from snagging. Thanks.
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    Knitting Needle Landing Skid Stabilizers for Vision +

    They stay clear because I never use the wide angle mode; rather, I use the narrower field. I find that in wide angle mode the distortion of the horizon, or of almost any straight line, doesn't appeal to me.
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    Knitting Needle Landing Skid Stabilizers for Vision +

    Interesting. The curved field of the wide angle video doesn't appeal to me, so I always use the 1080p narrower field for my video. Despite their length, the stabilizers don't show up in that field of view.
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    Knitting Needle Landing Skid Stabilizers for Vision +

    The food ideas make me think I could approach Amazon on a shish-kebob delivery system... But seriously, so far there has been added stability. And the few landings on inclines have been stable as well--no tip-overs. I think you've all convinced me to saw off the points. Any feedback on my...
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    Knitting Needle Landing Skid Stabilizers for Vision +

    After I bought my Vision+ I decided to upgrade with the "Extended Legs Land Skid" on Ebay. The extended legs help protect the delicate gimbal and camera far more than the original landing gear, I think. However, I found that the Phantom remained top-heavy, and the danger of tipping over in...
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    Battery warning starting at 56% why ?

    Re: Low Battery claxton sounds off at 44%? Hello isopro, I am having the same warning-claxon issue at around 43-44% with one of my batteries (not both), for the past 4-5 flights. Today was a hot, dry scorcher here in Denver and the battery itself also felt hot. I have not tried what you have...
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    GIMBAL LEVELING ADJUSTMENT--FOUND SWITCH

    Yes, now that I reread what he wrote, I think you're right. Thanks.
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    GIMBAL LEVELING ADJUSTMENT--FOUND SWITCH

    I'm very interested in the picture you said you would be willing to post of the gimbal leveling switch. I've never opened my Phantom Vision+ body, but would like to know what to look for if the occasion ever arises. Thanks, Bill
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    Use both Phantom2 Assistant AND Naza-M Assistant Software?

    Re: Use both Phantom2 Assistant AND Naza-M Assistant Softwar Yes, I understand. Many thanks!