Recent content by pligo

My Phantom 1 is fully loaded and distinctly nose-heavy on take-off, needing up elevator to avoid chewing the dirt. Has anyone had success with mounting the gimbal/camera further back? I calculate I could move about 50mm before the legs come into view on GP3 Medium fov. Tips?

Some of us are wishing there was an easy way to switch between flying with the gimbal and camera, and then without. Does anyone know of any plans to make a suitable quick-release mount?

I've received my Phantom and carefully balanced all the props, two needed a little work. Before I mounted them I started up the motors and was dismayed to find how much the Phantom shook even at low throttle. It smoothed out a little as I increased the revs, but still fizzed as I held it...

I'd have to disagree with you on this. My Phantom just arrived a week ago, latest batch into the UK, and all motors vibrate loudly, even before installing props. Motors are silver coloured, and have no labels stuck on

I hope that's not the answer, the latest batch on sale in the UK cost GBP40 more!

Hi Guys, newbie here, I want to make really smooth jello-free videos, and I've read hundreds of posts on mounts, gimbals, sorbothane pads, moon gel and GoPro settings. I have carefully balanced the props (8 in the box), but before I mounted them I powered up the Phantom and was surprised to...