Recent content by shootist

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    pass through adapter for ipad mini

    I am using an ipad mini 2 for my P3. The battery time is pretty limited if I use it all day. I can add an external power supply to power the ipad but then I cannot connect it to the P3 controller. Is there an adapter that will allow data pass through and allow a power source to feed the ipad?
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    How to disable home point?

    Update I use an Ipad Mini 2 for this drone and don't use it for anything else. therefore I'm forgetful on the ins and outs of the operating system. I checked on how to close the pas and completely reboot the tablet and that fixed the short range limits. I just flew it out to 1000' with no...
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    How to disable home point?

    I got that info from the logs. What else from the logs?
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    How to disable home point?

    OK, finally getting back to this... Here is the log message: Max Flight Distance Reached. Adjust in Main Controller Settings if necessary I went to a field outside any restricted area. Made many flights. I never lost control. I tried many different settings; mainly "enable max distance" I had...
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    How to disable home point?

    I never go below 50% battery when flying over water. I never lost signal or telemetry, I could rotate the craft but could not fly further away from the homepoint. When I got close to the drone, I could bring it down for landing. I wasn't ever more than 100 yards from the drone and less than 100'...
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    How to disable home point?

    'hover if signal lost'...I was pretty close to the drone. When I landed it back on the boat, it kept saying I was at max range.
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    How to disable home point?

    I was shooting from a moving boat. Seems that as I moved, I went beyond the range based on the home point and the drone just hovered until we went back near the drone. I haven't had that problem in the past, what happened? I ran through all the settings and couldn't find anything obvious. I have...
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    backpack?

    Can I fit a Phantom 2 with gimbal, gopro, controller, fpv system and batteries in a backpack? Some assembly required? Thnx