Recent content by jamespb78

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    Do I have to update firmware?

    Do you have to do the firmware updates? P4P. When I launch the DJI go app on my iPad, it warns of inconsistent firmware, and tells me the remote controller and aircraft both require an update. But if I ignore those, then I can still fly. My reasons for not wanting to updates were, a)...
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    UAV Bits strong arms - drone leans more?

    It's not an illusion that I'm seeing the drone arms in the recorded footage!
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    UAV Bits strong arms - drone leans more?

    Was virtually no wind today, and yet the props/arms in the frame was the worst I've ever had in 120 flights. Camera looking straight ahead. Even tested it 2 meters off the ground, so I could be sure of the wind - and same problem.
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    UAV Bits strong arms - drone leans more?

    I've just installed the UAV Bits Strong Arms reinforcement kit on my P3A. During the first flight (almost no wind), the drone seems to be leaning more as it flys, causing the props and end of the Phantoms arm to be in the top of the frame a lot more than usual. I checked the setting about the...
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    Take a look my p4p night photos.

    Do you know what the ISO and shutter speed was? Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    Has the Compass Calibration Process changed?

    How often should you calibrate the compass? On my p3a, I used to calibrate before every single flight. So far done 120 flights with no issues. But something I read about the p4p said only calibrate when your told to. What's everyone's thoughts? Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    Photos and videos at same time

    Just found this from another user in a different thread: "Just also be mindful when using the P4P, that if you have the GO4 app in video mode and shooting video (or maybe even just in video mode - I've not tested), you can still take and save photos as jpegs , however they are not full...
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    Photos and videos at same time

    Post #3 in this thread claims you can: Who has flown the new P4P with the just released Go 4 app? Or am I reading it wrong? Thanks
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    Photos and videos at same time

    So I believe the P4P can take photos at the same time as recording video? Does anyone know if the photos are at the normal 20mp resolution, or are they reduced quality ? Thanks
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    Buying direct from DJI?

    Thanks, I didn't think there was. My Phantom 3 is currently in for warranty repairs with the retailer I bought it from, and they told me it was sent to DJI in Melbourne! Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    Buying direct from DJI?

    I'm in Australia, and wanting to buy a Phantom 4 Pro. The previous retailer I used I'm not overally impressed with. So unless someone can recommend a good bricks and mortar store here in Australia, what's it like buying direct from DJI? Anyone know where Aussie's have to send their drone for...
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    Image transmission dropping out with DJI GO app ver 3

    Hi all Recently my iPad update the DJI go app to version 3. Now, I've had multiple flights where the image transmission keeps dropping out (screen image goes black.). Could still fly ok, but no image transmission. It comes back by itself, but could be off for 30 seconds or so. I'm using a...
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    missing propellor error - need help!

    Hi all, After 69 flights with no issues, today I had my first problem. While flying out in the country at 277metres (ascending and moving forward), I suddenly got the following two errors on the ipad: missing propeller motor idle The drone continued to fly perfectly, and I landed about a...
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    Travelling with drone questions

    Thanks for the replies all. You have put me off the idea of checking it in, so I have ordered a Manfrotto d1 backpack. Sent from my iPhone using PhantomPilots mobile app
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    Travelling with drone questions

    Sorry, I should have added that wooden box would be going inside my suitcase, which would then be checked in. I didn't want to take it on as hand luggage as that would take up my allowance, and then won't have any room for laptops etc. Sent from my iPhone using PhantomPilots mobile app