Recent content by Burndog

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    Flying over water

    Thanks ProfessorStein! Well, Water Buoy is out... I guess we need to know how negatively buoyant a Phantom really is. Then we can compensate with Pool Noodles on the skids or these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L11 ... UTF8&psc=1 Possibly filling the voids in the Phantoms body with...
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    Flying over water

    Right.. That's why if and when mine goes down in the ocean I ll also chuck it in some fresh water asap to flush out the salt which is much more corrosive. Still need to find a decent flotation mechanism. Small air cartridge that inflates after a water soluble pill is compromised seems the best...
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    Best replacement landing skids

    I hand catch whenever over dirt... Parking lot take offs and landings are no problem. Main concern after replacing the original landing gear (palm tree jumped in front of the flight path while red low battery lights were flashing) is that it would be nice to have some folding model skids that...
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    Anti flyaway technique.

    Great tip! Should be included in each Phantoms basic instructions!
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    Best replacement landing skids

    Hello, I have a P2+ (DSLR Pros Sundance edition) and have added some taller/ wider skids. Now they don't fit in the case so thinking about these: http://www.helipal.com/carbon-fiber-fol ... antom.html I'd like to get a set that will last and not require removal each time I want to put the...
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    Waterproof Phantom?

    I like the Aquacopters... There has to be a DJI option at some point. Too many great over water shots and the resulting market not to has some smart people solve this issue.
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    Waterproof Phantom?

    DSLRPROs told me they no longer offer liquipel because it is not compatible with the Phantom2s. Bought one of their kits today and wanted it waterproofed due to over water flights. Looking for others that have found success in this area.