Recent content by Richard E

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    Losing Video Mid-flight

    They all were around one gig in size. One was only 800k. Is there a limit to the size of the files?
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    Losing Video Mid-flight

    I believe that the format, frame rate and resolution have been the same but cannot say 100% for sure since I haven't always been there operating the drone. We changed over to Litchi software in an effort to record in virtual reality mode using goggles. But that hasn't worked out due to the...
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    Losing Video Mid-flight

    Yes we have only flown using manual control so far. I have been wanting to attempt an autonomous flight test run but I think the boss may be afraid that the drone will fly away never to be seen again. But I will be curious to see if it continues to cut off the recording prematurely while...
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    Losing Video Mid-flight

    Running with scissors, to answer your question yes the video stops recording at around the 2 minute mark. The thing that is perplexing is that with this same unit but using the DJI software we were able to record during manual flights for up to 20 minutes but now since switching to Lichti...
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    Losing Video Mid-flight

    I just reviewed the MP4s that were generated from the last three attempts. Each only had about a 2 minute duration and the third is apparently corrupted because I can't even get it to play on any of the several video players I have installed. All three files are close to one gig of space used on...
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    Losing Video Mid-flight

    We are trying to get video production going for use in topographic surveying with a Phantom 3 4k unit and have been testing it out using Litchi. For some reason the video keeps shutting down within 5 minutes or less of flight time. We do not lose connection with the drone but I am wondering if...
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    Aerial Mapping Pricing Rates

    So from what I've read here $125 per hour might be a good place to start and adjust accordingly. Thanks for the thread to the OP.