Recent content by oliver

Can't agree more with the comments. Bottom line is that these idiots will make it even harder for the rest of us to fly. It's bad press and with the public negatively weighing in on multi rotors, we're in for more control by the government. What really irritates me is that we'll obey the...

What a wonderful video. I grew up in the area and your film took me back to the late 60's. Surfing, hanging out at the Boardwalk, being young and having fun. Thanks for the memories!

Generally, I don't care for the "militarization" of our hobby however, this one was bitchin!! Great film with a lot of imagination. Thank you............ bob

I dread crashing but it's inevitable. We all get just a touch cockier as we get more flight time and want to do more. Then there's the oops, why did I do that. It's all about learning. Glad your Phantom is ok. BTW, I wish I had a backyard like yours. Arizona? I live in the San Francisco...

Holly sh-t!! Did the quad get jacked? Those folks will never understand anything more than ripping someone off for their valuables. It's sad and will probably never change. Hope you got your quad back and that you're ok. You guys are ballsy to film there.

Re: Hawaii Vacation Reel- Lava Flow, Shark Dive, Aerial Foot A very creative movie. Well done! I really liked the way you blended the different scenes together. Thanks for sharing and oh yes, your lady (wife?) was a great stand in!

Can't agree more. I was flying one of my smaller quads out front one afternoon when a neighbor asked if it was a "drone". I said I prefer to call it a quadcopter as the word "drone" leads folks to think of Predator military AUV's. He agreed. Our local police and fire depts. are looking at...

Re: High speed flight over the beach on Capers Island, you w Man, I hate it when that happens!

Outstanding!! Looks like your pup finally got his revenge ;) Glad no dogs or drones were harmed during the filming of your movie!! :D

WOW, really well done. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your next film.

Well done. I've wanted to fly that area too, but the wind has always been howling and I've been a bit fearful of losing my Phantom. thanks, bob

To test the "low battery alarm" I put a set of nearly dead rechargeables in and the red light began flashing and alarm beeping. Yes, it sure does let you know when the batteries are low! thanks for the info guys. bob

Hi guys, Great idea - read the manual again! I found it. Good advice. Thanks BWJ, I'm throttling up until I'm a few feet off the ground, then throttle back. It seems to work. A lesson well learned. Your English is just fine. I'm honored to get a reply from Denmark!!! Thanks guys. bob

Hey guys, Thanks for the info. Yes, I'm new to quads, although I've been into r/c planes and helos for a couple of decades. I also trained with a HeliMax. The thought of not enough throttle on take off is probably what happened. After the teardown and repairs, I did the full throttle thing...

Yes, I did the calibration and it did fine. My biggest concern is the transmitter and why it didn't shut down when I throttled off. the crash ate a brand new set of props.