Recent content by DeliriousGimbal

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    what is GPS for

    2 questions really: What functions involve the GPS in the Phantom 2? Initial lift-off location fixing (for use in the GoHome function) current location fixing (to inform the GoHome algorithm... but apparently *not* used to keep the model in dynamic station keeping???... I was curious on this...
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    ortho-photos...

    Thanks very much both. Yes I know my Hero 3 (white I think, it was second hand) is very fisheye as stock, but I can at least have a shot, and then go for rectilinear lenses if I like what I see.... ok, I will have to get the quad back on the software to calibrate the gimbal. Thanks.
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    ortho-photos...

    I would like to have a shot at bodging up an orthophoto mosaic. For this I really need the GoPro on the gimbal to be pointed directly down, otherwise of course I end up with oblique shots. I cannot seem to tilt the gimbal all the way perpendicular. Should I be able to do this? is there a...
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    Update "HOME" GPS Fix

    THanks. is it S2 switch cycled 6 times then?
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    Update "HOME" GPS Fix

    I understand that the Phantom, by default will fix its "Home" position by the first lift-off made after the system boots. is there a way to positively update the "Home" position after the initial take-off, or to artificially program in a Home position. I would like to do some flying around a...
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    increasing control range...

    How can I improve the control signal from my DJ6 hand-controller to the Phantom 2? I understand that it's a 2.4 GHz radio channel, is it also just a direct implementation of 802.11 wifi? or is it more like the old traditional PWM type proportional controls? Ive seen various youtube videos of...
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    command signal strength/ SNR?

    Hi new to the hobby (vocation? calling?) I have a DJI Phantom 2 with iOSD mini overlay unit. (plus aftermarket 5Ghz videolink & gimbal etc) is there a way of getting the controller signal strength to appear on the iOSD video overlay? I was kind of surprised it's not there as standard, like a...