Recent content by MacCool

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    (More) drone sightings at night. Conspiracy?

    They've already said that, and it's getting bolstered by blathering from the Omaha World Herald and Denver Post.
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    Surfing on Oahu's North Shore: Bonzai Pipeline

    That is some outstanding work!
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    FAA Remote I.D.

    The whole Colorado/Nebraska "drone swarm" business looks this "proposed" rule is going to be a sure bet for implementation. https://www.foxnews.com/us/faa-proposes-rule-change-to-force-identification-of-colorado-nebraskas-mysterious-drones
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    Phantom 4 battery - resurrectable, or toast?

    This battery is from my trusty old Phantom 4. It's been sitting for a little more than a year ( I have two other batteries in the same state). When I first checked it, it flashed 4 bars, then dropped to one bar. I plugged it in, and it won't take a charge...it's been in this state all...
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    Flying at night

    Everybody gets an opinion...:) . Personally, I don't perceive that additional lighting is worthwhile relative to the hassle and expense, and relative to my needs.
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    Drones and dogs don't go well together

    I would expect him to post it on the internet. That's what humans do, and that's where Rover's going to get the most receptive audience.
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    Buy the P4 or P4 Pro - Differences

    Do you want the best Phantom, or the best Phantom for the money? Two different things. It's a personal decision. Personally, I'd pay the extra for the latest tech. I don't think it would be worth it (to me) to upgrade from the Phantom 4, but if I was starting out, certainly the P4P would be...
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    Ipad mini with P4

    I doubt that interference had anything to do with it. Much more likely that your iPad was choking on trying to process the video feed. I'd recommend an iPad Mini 4 or equivalent. Video data rates are only going to get greater.
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    Need Advise - Best Option for FPV Goggles

    I think it is easily worth the $22. I fly using DJI GO only rarely. The ability to fly preset missions that I design on my computer is huge. On those mission, I get smooth video that I just can't match flying by hand. Then there's the abililty to fly FPV with a pair of $15 goggles. Litchi is...
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    Casey Neistat flying on a Drone!

    It baffles me that so many people are unable to distinguish professional video and photography using drones from the hobbyist role of the vast majority of drone customers. People keep wanting to put Casey Neistat in the same category as your average poster here. It's not a hobby for him. It's a...
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    Litichi works 10x better with newer phones

    My 6s has no lag, and no issues with Litchi.
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    Removing UV Filter tips

    Once you get it off, a minimal dab of silicone grease and a skinny O-ring will make getting it on and smooth easy, and the O-ring will hold it well.
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    Removing UV Filter tips

    Probably an unlubricated franger would be best. I wonder if ribbed or non-ribbed would offer the best advantage.
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    Can DJI provide code or switch to change controller action?

    That would be fraught with confusion and is likely impossible to do, not to mention unwise. That change in orientation becomes second-nature with practice and experience. Take the thing out in your yard and practice flying it left and right while it's coming toward you. Maybe better yet...go get...