Recent content by kc2pk

  1. K

    Payload limit

    Tried to thread the needle last weekend but was unable to penetrate the fork in the tree because of several very small but obstructing batches. Drone lifted the 8 oz. weight and cord with no problems. May try again or just have my grandson throw the weight through the tree fork. Thanks for the...
  2. K

    Payload limit

    Thanks OM, I need to really thread the needle. I will fly to about 45 feet, then through a fork in the tree and release the weight tied to a yellow Dacron cord which will hopefully then fall unobstructed to the ground. I will then use the cord to pull the 3/8 Dacron with the pully up to the...
  3. K

    Payload limit

    I am planning on using my Phantom 3 Standard to lift an arbor throw weight through a tree in my backyard to pull an amateur radio antenna wire up to height. The weight is 16 oz. Is this weight realistic for the drone to lift? Thanks, kc2pk