Recent content by David Ridge

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    How to Update Tx-Power with Magic Power v5.0

    Thanks. I discovered the directions in the intro screen of the application (kinda' like "read the manual, dummy!" :) )
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    How to Update Tx-Power with Magic Power v5.0

    so do I cable directly to the drone then? or to the RC?
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    How to Update Tx-Power with Magic Power v5.0

    I guess my ignorance has elevated to a whole new level :) Thanks!
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    How to Update Tx-Power with Magic Power v5.0

    Rats! I cannot figure out how to run the Magic Power app on my iPad! Yes, I am a novice on the iPad. I'm only using it to maximize my image on the controller :( Can someone help me please? I've downloaded the zip file to Dropbox but cannot proceed from there.... My apologies for my obvious...
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    Range increase with Magic Power ?

    "CE area"? I've run across that in other posts. What does that refer to?
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    litchi vs dji go for phantom 3 standard.. what are the benifits?

    be sure to force kill the dji app on an iPad when using Litchi to ensure the app does not interfere with Litchi. I was having communication issues between the iPadd and the RC before discovering that little piece of advice on one of the forums.
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    LONG, detailed review of extended range options

    I was only commenting on the telemetry reception range. My autonomous flights prior to ArgTek upgrade dropped telemetry & video much sooner.
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    LONG, detailed review of extended range options

    In my case the ArgTek has improved my P3S range from ~1200' (stock) to an occasion last week where I received choppy video and telemetry out to 6300' and solid video out as far as 5000' in a suburban flying environment. I was monitoring a mission flown using Litchi instead of manual control.
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    Will tablet/phone Wifi/bluetooth interfere with Phantom link? In theory? In practice?

    I have been testing a Argtek WIFI Extender, about which many have reported significant range gain using it. When I installed the antenna on the P3S controller. My range decreased from 1200' max to 700-900' with the mod. Changing to the paddle antenna from the omnis delivered with the new Argtek...
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    P3S range problems with ARGtek installed

    Well, it appears that my iPadd Bluetooth was interfering with the Argtek signal. After switching off my iPad bluetooth, my range went to 1800'
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    P3S range problems with ARGtek installed

    I also am having range problems with the Argtek range extender. Before the upgrade, my P3S lost video and telemetry at about 1200 feet, after the upgrade 800-900 feet. I checked continuity of the antenna wires and connections by checking continuity between the left and right antenna leads...
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    Camera gets very hot

    so am I damaging the camera by doing my "training" at my desk?
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    Newby in Boulder

    just ordered my P3 Standard. Expecting delivery on Friday. Any recommendations on how to get proficient before crashing my drone? :)