Recent content by frenchcharlie

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    Phantom 4P replacement parts

    I'm also looking for a shell, and the gimbal ribbon cable. Could be a while. Really unfortunate.
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    off-brand 2nd battery -- risky?

    The one you linked to appears to be OEM... but even buying them off eBay can be risky without a truly reliable source. Don't buy off brand. Just not worth it. I managed to get a few Black (lower capacity) P4 batteries from Best Buy when they were selling them off. I'd much rather live with 2...
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    ATTN: Ex-Mavic owners

    I absolutely loved the portability of the Mavic... Nothing like throwing it into my backpack, or just having it in my pelican case on shoots just in case. BUT; 4K at 50mbps didn't do it for me; especially when it's being cut with a high bitrate 4K camera on broadcast style productions. Not to...
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    Drop in price?

    It's even $100 off list at Amazon Canada - down to $2007.
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    Do drones need cellular?

    Do you have to cache your map? Or only if you want to be able to fly using the map? I only ask because there's a good chance I might be flying in places where there is no cellular service anyway.
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    Do drones need cellular?

    Okay, stupid question because I'm used to flying my Mavic with my iPhone... Were I to go a P4P and an iPad without cellular; even without tethering the only issue would be that I couldn't load maps, correct? All the return to home and such functions use the drone's GPS?