Recent content by jim81

I haven't been on here for years but this moved me to congratulate you on a spectacular video. Music was spot on. Many are so annoying. A bonus was not all that fancy flipping text as it started.

But wait!! DJI (Dumb Jerks Inside) arbitrarily make another decision that they will only let one fly in certain areas after they have passed certain tests. Perhaps more advanced tests...and they tie that into their fenced no fly areas and unless your systems matches theirs you can't start the...

This is just another step on infringing into one's freedom. Dummy up please! It has nothing to do with the 3-5 minutes to take the miserable test. Why is it that if you belong to the American Modeler's Association and pay your annual fee you are insured and may fly at any of their certified...

Not using my P4P and haven't for a long time. 3 batteries show a total of 28 charges. Is there somewhere on the Go4app that will tell me the total miles or total hours on the aircraft/controller. I want to know that info before I put it in the classifieds. Without my Apple tablet included would...

Just do the search for insurance and you'll find volumes. To answer your question directly, State Farm offers to cover the Phantom in case of a fly away, pilot error crash, etc., for about $50 a year zero deductible. I've seen the premium between $30 and $80 depending in what state you live in...

Good thinking. I have been turning mine off and on. Have never forgotten to turn it on but after flying and then putting stuff away, I sometimes forget and leave it on. With the recent discovery of affordable insurance for aircraft replacement and a Marco Polo I am much more comfortable about...

The Ipad air 2 was useless without a serious sunshade. anti reflecting screen cover and it helped alot. I read the Ipad 4 9.7" comes with an anti reflecting screen.Two questions please. From someone who is using that ipad is an screen protector needed?

Thanks all. I am vaguely familiar with the physics but wondered in a practical sense if it was another possible cause of a fatal error if not taken into consideration with the Phantoms. 5% decrease doesn't seem like anything serious. If you are operating within little more than 5% error rate...

Is the ambient temperature and/or altitude a significant factor in the performance of the Phantom. Can't disregard that in a full scale heli. Wonder if it's something to evaluate during the hot summer months with the Phantom?

What terms do I use to search for what causes red along the tops of trees in a scenery shot...and at times part of the picture will show bold black and white diagonal parallel lines in the frame. If flying along a fence line it also shows some artifact adjacent to the fence. I have played with...

I just got insurance on my 4Pro. State Farm. Thank you for the suggestion to try a different agent. No problem with him. He says this policy is available in the continental US. When they rolled the program out a few months ago they tried it in 5 states. I chose $1200 coverage. No deductible. $33...

I guess I didn't explain myself clearly enough. When flying regular RC fixed wing aircraft you basically only have 2 sticks to control. You might have another channel for flaps or gear but VLS and operate the 2 sticks is it. You don't have a camera for one. That has many things to control like...

Thanks! Going to give that plan a try. The agent who turned me down mentioned $1400 coverage and you indicated you got a $1000. What's up with that i wonder?

Checked out the intelligent flight modes on P4P with beginner mode enabled. Tried to do an intelligent flight mode and it indicated the "aircraft not in the air, Retry?" I continue to think one cannot explore those modes other than from others on You Tube or with the aircraft in the air...

I think I mentioned letting go of the sticks so the Phantom can hover. In contrast, a fixed wing continues at the speed and direction it was pointed when you lost orientation. People flying regular fixed wing RC suggest when learning that you fly 3 crashes high. (That's so you have 3xs the...