Recent content by Crazykaktus

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    Are FPV goggles recommended for filmmaking?

    I have a PH2 with a Fatshark Dominator 2 Kit - I shoot mainly for broadcast - Action sport and documentary stuff... Its the only way to go - If you can't see what your filming you will be wasting your time. Its all down to learning the limitations and ability of the craft, and then learning to...
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    Flew up 4400ft, could not descend fast enough. CSC?

    Just for your information - This might clear the matter In the United States in particular, the Federal Aviation Administration calls this concept the minimum safe altitude (MSA), and specifically defines it as follows in §119 of Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR): Anywhere: an...
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    Flew up 4400ft, could not descend fast enough. CSC?

    As a qualified pilot I beg to differ. Perhaps go and read the basic altitude rules before commenting. I would recommend that the user rather spend time learning the basics of flying the craft, studying the limitations of the craft and then after understanding what it can and cannot do, trying...
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    Flew up 4400ft, could not descend fast enough. CSC?

    I'd say what they s childish is just taking a drone up in FAA airspace and then loosing control.... Or what would u call that
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    Gimbal recommendations

    The Zenmuse is the way to go - for one its simple to install - kinda plug and play and your running - and it works. The chineese cheapos are ok - Tarrot is not bad. Some require a bit of soldering and DIY skill to get going.... SO if thats not you stay away. But I have seen some great footage...
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    Phantom 2 field charging

    Your talking about a drone here - Not a boat - Thats out at sea. ANY Lipo charger will not charge the battery if the incoming voltage and amps is not correct to do so effectively and safely... Thats why its an intelligent charger.
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    Mounting a GoPro

    Monte I agree , but there is a major difference when you want to shoot professional video used for television or corporate work, compared to your mate on his quad trying to jump a Schoolbus. If you just want to have fun a shoot for your own youtube upload.. great... No Gimbal will do.. As a...
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    Doing Due Diligence

    I have both and to be honest the QX is no where near the built quality of the Phantom. It works well, but the camera for one is on the same level as the Walkera products...Chineese made. It seems cheaper than the P2 but I fly my P2 mostly the QX is parket and I might even get rid of it. Never...
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    Mounting a GoPro

    I must be honest, I played with my P2 without a gimbal for a while, If you want to get any quality footage just get a gimbal... Even a cheaper 2D gimbal like a Arris or Tarrot will be 1000% better than trying to film without. Even if you fly in a wind still day the slightest adjustment on the...
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    Message Not a DJI Smart Battery

    I had the same problen... I had a fix and it worked really well.... Here in South Africa we have a product called Q Bond... as my part that hold the 2 pins broke off and I didnt want to replace the entire board at a cost, I used Q Bond to fix it. Its a powder that u carefully place on the part...
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    Fat Shark Goggle charging?

    I use the VISTA Power EV 650 - It charges my Goggle batts and my P2 Batteries as well.... Simple and affordable !
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    Phantom 2 field charging

    If I may share my 2 pennies worth here. I use my Phantom to cover MTB races and outdoor sporting events for television. Im in the field 90% of the time... i have 4 batteries but I kill them in under 2 hours. I basically always have one on charge and cycle them as they deplete to ensure that...
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    Waterproofing updates?

    I fly over the ocean all the time... Rivers .... Waterfalls.... Never waterproofed anything. Just learn how to fly, get a quality iOSD and apply the basic rules of flying a rotor based craft and you will be fine. Put it this way, If you loose it flying over the water you probably need more...
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    FLY SKY T6 with P2

    Hi Guys Just want to ask if anyone is using or has setup a FLYSKY T6 with their kit... Im looking for a medium priced radio alternative that allows me to set curve modules for the yaw trim... Thnx a stack
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    FLY SKY T6 with P2

    Hi Guys Just want to ask if anyone is using or has setup a FLYSKY T6 with their kit... Im looking for a medium priced radio alternative that allows me to set curve modules for the yaw trim... Thnx a stack