Recent content by JeffHVT

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    Out to Sea

    Beautiful video.
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    Which Gopro is Recommended

    REI.com, has the 3+ at 20% off for members (lifetime membership $20.) Members can buy 1 item at 20% off with free 2 day shipping (at least in US) I believe the offer is through the 13th of April. I purchased the Silver 3+ for $239. I did not wish to risk the extra money on loosing the black, and...
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    Considering upgrading FC40 to GoPro, but wait..?!

    I have just gone from the FC40 camera to a GoProHero 3+silver. I am no expert, but flying around the back yard, the filming and still photos are major improvement. I am getting FPV on my Samsung Note3, (via GoPro free app) with perhaps 1/2 sec. lag. Not sure how the range will compare, but have...
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    Added a gimbal and some other goodies!

    Yes, I flew it and liked the camera performance. However, in a strong wind the quad did not respond too well and I crashed. I think I will re-calibrate compass and try to adjust pitch of quad (tips forward on take-off and landing) I left the camera pitch at 180 as I have a 5k pot, on top of...
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    Added a gimbal and some other goodies!

    I will try to upload photo. I wrapped a single edge razor blade with electrical tape on the far edge of the camera mount (lightweight filler to cover the mounting slot and give a level platform.) I then put velcro over the tape and on bottom of camera (removed from mounting frame.) Finally, I...
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    Added a gimbal and some other goodies!

    Today, I installed my 'goodluckbuy' gimbal. I've started out on the cheap, by just using my FC40 camera (velcroed to the end of the camera mount bar, a delicate balancing job.) Eventually, I will purchase a GoPro. Looks like you are utilizing 3 batteries? I will be anxious to see your flight...
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    Motor gets extremely hot! and does not work like the others!

    Re: Motor gets extremely hot! and does not work like the oth Yesterday, I crashed my FC40, breaking one propguard, but it appeared, otherwise, intact. Upon manually turning the props, I noticed that one motor appeared to be damaged (hard to turn.) On pulling up on the motor housing(prop...
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    ZenmuseH32d on phantom fc40

    dsiles, Thanks for the prompt reply. I found the repeater on amazon. I am expecting my 'Goodluckbuy' gimbal any day. Once I get that operational, I will look into a GoPro and the rest of your setup. I will watch for your results and video. Jeff
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    ZenmuseH32d on phantom fc40

    dsiles, Could you please elaborate on 'wifi repeater' that you use with the GoPro camera wifi?
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    Wiring A Gimbal With No Instructions

    Have you checked out the youtube detailed instructional videos for this device? There are several, very detailed ones, that kind posters have taken time to compose and post. They make the basic hook up look quite simple. I am awaiting my "goodluck" gimbal arrival. I would hope that the main...
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    Phantom Case recommendation

    I wish that I had seen this video, before buying the Pelican (1560), very expensive, but solid. This video some good tips for custom cutting your foam. No Idea what shipping would be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkt_JZVI-iU
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    Retractable landing gear

    I happened to view a youtube video about this item, but did not see a price until now. Seems a little steep to me $40-50. Here is a link to the item: http://www.shapeways.com/model/1396337/ ... terialId=6
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    redacted

    Re: DJI Phantom GoodLuckBuy Gimbal Setup Installation Tutori Thank you, just what I was looking for. Have ordered the gimbal and intend to install it on my FC40, using factory camera (at least for now.) Didn't quite understand the mods to transmitter, are there both a lever and pot? Will review...
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    Important news on FAA & Drones 3/7/14

    I hope that is is okay to provide a link to this story: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2105800/ ... tk.rss_all Looks like there will be some changes to FAA rules. Personally, I think that it should be legal to use the drones for commercial purposes, under 400', with the consent of persons or...
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    Battery Charging

    On two occasions, I have initially had one of my stock Phantom batteries fail to charge. I would get one, or no red lights flashing. Both times, the FC40 had been lost or inaccessible (with completely exhausted battery) for couple of hours to overnight, in sub-zero temps (Fahrenheit.) On both...