Recent content by smp

Hi, I mean no disrespect at all with this, only a thought: Are you somehow stuck in Beginner Mode? You need to actively go into the DJI GO app and get out of that setting. smp

Nope, not me. I heard that they may cause problems, so since I'm a newbie too, I figured that I don't need to bring any additional problems on myself. smp

Hi Brian1888, From the Phantom 3 Standard User Manual (page 23): "Optimal Transmission Range: To achieve optimal transmission, point the top of the Remote Controller at the aircraft, and adjust the antenna so that it is parallel to the aircraft's legs (or simply tilt it at a 45 degree angle)."...

Using the DJI GO app with your Phantom 3 Standard, and updating both the app and the aircraft seem to be two different things. I had my Phantom 3 Standard on the way to me when the software/firmware update came out and some folks started to have problems updating their existing equipment. I...

Noob, check your User Manual. Whenever you go to a new place to launch (I suggest anything beyond 150 feet from the last place), you should do a compass calibration. Of course, if you're like me and you always launch from about the same place in your own yard, you probably need not do another...

As soon as I saw those, I purchased them. They are terrific. There are 4 sheets of stickers, and for some things, like the CSC maneuvers and the battery markers, there are more than one version of the individual stickers, so you can choose which you like the best. They stick on very well, but...

Wow. Interesting. Thanks very much for the synopsis, and pointer. smp

YIKES! Did I see that cost correctly? $99 for the hood for the iPad Air! Sorry, but that's a little bit too pricey for me. smp

Excellent tutorial! Thanks very much. Seeing all the steps and the photos takes all the guesswork out of it. Thanks, smp

I definitely agree. I first tried to use my iPhone 5 with the DJI GO app, and it ate up my battery from about 85% down to shutting off with reserve power save in about 15 minutes. The iPhone is old and I know the battery is not the best, but that was a surprise to me. I've been using my iPad...

If you decide to return it for another one... I purchased my P3S one day before this firmware update was announced. I read all the issues that everyone was having, and I decided to not update. So far, all I do is cancel any of the update requests, and everything is working fine for me, FWIW. smp

Hi, I have this one on the way to me now. Only $4.10. Carbon Fiber DJI Phantom 3 Gimbal Camera Protector Landing Gear Crash Guards WT smp

I'm new here, and I certainly can understand being confused about rules, guidelines and laws, because I am. The AMA has a safety code that (apparently) members of the AMA must abide by. In the Radio Control section, they state: "The pilot of an RC model aircraft shall: (a) Maintain control...

Hi, Can you point to the auction, or can you provide who the Seller is? Thanks! smp

Thanks very much! Whew! At least my iPad Air will work... smp