Recent content by charleszink

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    Could we compile a document regarding laws on UAV & filming?

    Preface: This is U.S. centric Hey guys! It seems like every time I go out to fly I get one or two people who stop by to inquire about my Phantom. Most are pretty friendly and the conversation usually boils down to: - How the heck does this thing work? - Is it legal for you to be flying this...
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    "Lema Ranch at Dusk" -- My first Phantom 2 film. Please crit

    I rushed out after work today to film a location my girlfriend had suggested. This was filmed after about 3 total hours of experience on the Phantom 2 and with no prior video editing experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jKx0pXjdAk I walked away with 12 minutes of footage, of which...
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    Phantom 2 with Fatshark

    I'm going to piggy back on this thread since it sounds like gmann001 is in the same position I am. I've got the Phantom 2 with H3-3D and GoPro Hero3+ and want to do a goggle-based FPV system. Would you recommend the FatShark Predator 2 or suggest going with something else altogether? What would...
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    controller won't connect to mac

    Hey guys, it's worth noting that the software for configuring your remote control is different than the software for configuring your UAV. Link to the UAV assistant: http://download.dji-innovations.com/dow ... r_v3.6.dmg Link to the RC assistant: http://download.dji-innovations.com/dow ...
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    MY PHANTOM IS BEING SHIPPED!!!!

    Welcome Eltrochaphantom! My Phantom 2 just arrived today, and I've flown it a grand total of three times. As mendezl mentioned: read, read, read! Then read some more. Watch as many YouTube videos as you can. I found this YouTube series to be INCREDIBLY helpful...
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    New user. Just wanted to say hello and share my elation.

    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...
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    Does the Phantom 2 v2 have battery status on the controller?

    Hey all! My Phantom 2 v2 should be arriving soon and I have one concern about battery life. Is there any easy way to tell (aside from checking the indicator on the battery pack) what the level of the battery is? I'll be buying a FPV and iOSD setup sooner or later, but in the meantime I really...