Recent content by rodyork

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    What are some cool uses you have found for your phantom?

    I read about ISIS using phantoms for some fantastic aerial reconnaissance over Paris recently. I wonder if any of the ISIS team are on here :? ...maybe they were sending croissants to each other or testing out the new software- "Jihapp"- although the return to home (RTH) is a bit laggy
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    my 7th attempt of creating a video

    Good effort- I like the sun setting. I am keen to avoid rotars getting in the view and was advised NOT to fly fast or instead to record flying backwards. when making turns they should be smooth- if you have Naza enabled, then you can rely upon the wind direction to give a fantastic pan/sweeping...
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    Naza mode & s2 switch

    Thank you!- I understand what you say. I thought though that it might be possible to "rapid toggle" between HL & CJ on S2(5 times)- which would then give a visual rapid set of green lights(another confirmation)- before either switching on S1 to FailSafe(bottom R) or, as you suggest- in S2> flip...
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    Naza mode & s2 switch

    I watched a video where the Home Point was recorded via GPS initially- then when more sats were established- the real Home point was found to be say 1 KM away & when it "returned to home"- it buggered off to the Home Point 1 KM away. He explained it using a mobile phone, initially using Google...
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    Naza mode & s2 switch

    Thank you!- could you let me know how to do it & what IOC settings I need please. ...regarding the manual setting of Home Point( to others who have kindly submitted)- I tend to set off, then confirm the Home Point while hovering & calming down before flying!...Its usually done 10 ft from me.
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    Naza mode & s2 switch

    I have flown the Phanton Vision plus in "out of the box" mode & really enjoy it! When I am airborn, I confirm the home point by "flicking the switch" S2 5-6 times up & down > green flashing lights confirm its lock. I have switched to Naza mode, primarily, so I can film in ATTI mode, BUT, I...
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    WOW DJI have done something right and pulled 3.10

    Fourblade ;) Thank you very much- this will give me an indicator of satellites I should expect to find! ....REALLY helpful- thank you ever so much Rod
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    WOW DJI have done something right and pulled 3.10

    FourBlade!-(in a tannoy style voice) "the cow has been avoided"!(thanks to your calming words!) Im reading and watching like there is no tomorrow & can now nearly smell simons wine and dog after he has walked her! Im staying in the "out of the box mode" until I have earned my stripes...which...
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    WOW DJI have done something right and pulled 3.10

    OK- I have yet to fly...please could someone advise. I HAD upgraded the firmware to 3.10 4 days ago & have just downgraded back to 3.08 with the bird. the APP appears to connect & I can see & control the camera. The app version is 1.0.54...on an android platform the version on the RC is 1.2...
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    Just confirmed I have ESC 2.1, here's my Serial Number

    my serial is PH645442 v3 purchased 24th Dec 2014 UK- its vented. I have yet to fly the phantom- as im beginning to panic! Need I be worried...Should I remove the top cover- I don't want to unless advised to do so!
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    Pc dosent see phantom

    see my earlier post...i'm a newbie!...I had a similar issue...it was my fault! viewtopic.php?f=27&t=32761
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    Software not installing

    Thank you!...& absolutely!....I'm not from the drone pilot fraternity...I know not of your secret handshakes ;) ...but I offer any bike related help..until I earn my DJI pilot stripes! ..I suspect I will initially be asking more than giving initially! ..but my fails may be another's success or...
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    Software not installing

    Point taken...very good point...let the learning curve begin! ...thanks everyone...it was pilot error at the PC...did not install the drivers!...fool me! ...any other suggestions...pointers gratefully received...I'm also concerned about charging on the go on a motorbike!
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    Software not installing

    Thank you everyone for helping me (a newbie!!). - a plethora of suggestions...im sure its pilot error or the PC im running. I will take on your advice & reinstall on a new PC tomorrow as well..just to be sure...I bet it's the drivers!...Fingers crossed...and thank you again. Im planning to use...
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    Software not installing

    Hello everyone! Im Rod, from ...York. I have been watching the tutorial vids and downloaded the sticky extra 49 page PDF document to supplement the instruction manual. Ok- problem downloaded APP & installed- works fine.( can see through lens & manipulate it) I have downloaded the software for...