Recent content by brandon1515

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    Here we go again, another idiot

    Quadcopter suppliers should start attaching a brightly colored notice that requires it to be removed before the bird can be flown. Lists items such as areas/locations/conditions/etc to avoid. I'd be willing to bet a majority of the pilots causing these issues and headaches are simply ignorant...
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    RMRC Pico camera wiring help needed

    I have the tiny Pico camera from RMRC. After a few flights I was having trouble keeping a video signal. I eventually found the black wire on the board at the back of the camera was broken off. Upon further inspection the yellow wire came off too. I'm going to attempt soldering everything back...
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    "Drones" on NPR

    There was a story about "drones" on NPR today. Sorry I can't link it but a quick search will get you the information. Just a reminder. We've been receiving a lot of bad press lately. A lot of Joe public isn't too familiar/friendly with the hobby side of things. Fly safe. Fly smart. Be respectful.
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    Goodluckbuy Gimble not staying level with horizon

    I found with mine the sensor on the bottom of the gimbal (where you attach the camera) wasn't sitting correctly. I then carefully removed it and peeled away the silicone. Next I created some shims to put between the gimbal and sensor until I got the angle correct and everything was level...
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    Grocery Getter

    The ill fitting helmet is my favorite.
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    Cold weather flying

    14F. Like someone else mentioned on here, I taped up the air inlets to try keeping things warm(er).
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    New member gimbal question

    Ton4, Thanks for the quick response. I should have mentioned I have access to CAD and CNC equipment so I'm not too worried about fabricating up a camera mount.
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    New member gimbal question

    First and foremost thanks to all on this board for all the positive and useful information. What I have: Phantom V1, Liquid Image EGO 727 (not a GoPro). What I want: to add a gimbal with tilt control for shooting video. Leaning towards a Tarot T-2D Question: what do I need to connect the...