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Two questions: 1. If you applied full power during the descent because you did not realize that it had flipped over, how can you be so sure that it actually flipped at 200' if you didn't see it at the time? Given the slight amount of damage, is it possible that it hit the ground, bounced, and...

True, and if there is no tower, you need to notify the airport manager. The tower or airport manager cannot deny or grant you permission - the FAA is very vague on what sort of notification is required. I wrote a letter to the airport manager describing where/what I planned to do within 2.7...

I use an Amped SR 10000 repeater with stock antennas and a Power Bank LB-12380 battery. Works great to 100 meters+. Others add a directional antenna for more range. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-yFtlMTwBo

Not sure why the "WaterBuoy" device is out of stock almost everywhere. There is one place in Australia that has them, and in the US, Annapolis Performance Sailing http://www.apsltd.com/ has them. I bought two from APS for my Phantom (one spare) but they have a 2008 production date. APS...

Had exactly the same problem. FC40 camera Wifi worked for first 2 flights, then the FC40 SSID no longer shows up. Camera still flashed rapid green on start up, and still recorded video, but no SSID. I tried every combination of button pushing to no avail. (One post said there is a reset next...