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    Phantom and Futaba : always goes to failsafe !?

    Thanks Netphreak, but yes, I did both. What is really strange is that even in failsafe the Phantom doesn't fly normal. It kind of jerks around, does some meters in any direction, comes back to the departure area, yaws around again to finally land. Luckily it did indeed come back because I...
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    Phantom and Futaba : always goes to failsafe !?

    OK Gizmo. I'm gone open it up again today and check for cables and check the software again. I'll let you know....
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    Phantom and Futaba : always goes to failsafe !?

    Hi guys. I have just installed a Futaba T8J to fly my Phantom. It is already quiet heavy as I use a Hummer gimbal with GoPro Hero3 and a heavier battery to gain some flight time and power gimbal and video TX, and 4 extra feet. I have also followed the excellent videos from ThatGuy, and all...
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    The GoodLuckBuy Phantom gimbal. Any reviews ?

    Sure Driffill, but that's times 8 ! And reading all the problems on this forum ..... So, I was hoping to find some reviews on this cheap gimbal that looks OK at first sight. Greetz. Phil
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    The GoodLuckBuy Phantom gimbal. Any reviews ?

    Hi, Flying the Phantom, I want to buy a gimbal, but I'm still wondering .... Another member pointed me towards this GoodLuckBuy gimbal for Phantom : http://www.goodluckbuy.com/dji-phantom- ... raphy.html for only 109 USD and free shipping. And the video looked very good to me. Didn't see much...
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    My first VIDEO with the Zenmuse H3-2D

    Nice video Andy. Want to buy a gimbal soon, but I'm still wondering if the Zenmuse is worth the money. Many people seem to have problems with it and if you compare prices with this one for example : http://www.goodluckbuy.com/dji-phantom- ... raphy.html at 109 USD ..... it makes me wonder...
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    Alt Phantom Brushless Gimbal Camera... for $109

    Hi, did you receive it now Hoounddog ? Anybody has some review about this gimbal ? Is the control board compatible with the Phantom for sure ? Absolutely right .....price is a serious issue. When you see this price, you can imagine what it really costs to make the Zenmuse .... And yes, GeneL...
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    Enhance the range of the Phantom

    Hi friends, I want to start with FPV, but I'm worried about the range of the Phantom. Did anyone put different antennas in RX and TX to enhance the range ? If so, what antennas exactly ? Thx. Phil