Recent content by jduck

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    Calibrating the compass before every flight

    I had issues with my first P2, called DJI and the first question they asked me was "Do you calibrate the compass before every flight?" I said yes and then they added "because we recommend that." So I do it.
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    Phantom 2 Flight time

    Loaded with all my gear the P2 hits the 30% battery level and is ready to come in after 13 to 15 mins of flight. The load my Phantom 2 now carries... Mini iOSD, H3-3D gimbal, GoPro3+ Black, ImmersionRC Vtx, Spironet antenna, Flytrex Core 2, Drone Mods UAV Locator, Getterback water recovery...
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    Did I just pay $98.00 for a brand new Phantom 1 (v1.0)?

    eBay has covered it with their money back guarantee so I'll get my money back if I need to file with them. I'll either get nothing, a bootlegged phantom, an empty shell, box or a real phantom. I looking forward to finding out and reply back here! This is what happens when I sit around the...
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    Did I just pay $98.00 for a brand new Phantom 1 (v1.0)?

    Did I just pay $98.00 for a brand new Phantom 1 (v1.0)? I seriously doubt it. :? I had to try it out and if it's too good to be true I can get my money back from eBay. Two very similar listings on eBay for a Phantom 1.0 one is priced at $98.00 from HK, the other at $479.00 ships from USA...
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    any video players that will play fC40's video on a PC?

    I don't have a FC40 and don't know the format it saves in but VLC player has been know to play just about anything you throw at it. It's worth a try and free! :D http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html
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    Where do you buy REAL replacement Props?

    I buy mine from ushobby.com, free shipping on anything over $100.00.
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    Fixing DJI's Compass Problem

    Count me in! Two week newbie here and it's been windy in Southwestern Ohio so I was writing it off on that. Tonight there was no wind and I experienced all these behaviors, the TBE, the "J" effect. It got steady after a while but the TBE also came back at times. I have all the latest firmware...