Recent content by Snowdug

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    IMU Calibration

    Hi Guys, Just not sure about this so thought I would ask the heads. Recently moved from the UK to Lappland. Do I need to recalibrate the IMU? I have flown the girl and all seems ok, although I did briefly loose Wifi but that could have been trees. I have checked the basic IMU calibration on the...
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    Calibration for Phantom Near Arctic Circle.

    Thanks Guys, I will keep you posted on progress.
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    Calibration for Phantom Near Arctic Circle.

    Hi Guys, I have just moved to Northern Sweden, Can you please tell me what calibration procedures I should implement prior to flying my little beasty! Thanks Again for your help.
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    brand new and has no fpv preview help!!!

    I have had similar issues, I'm pretty sure what you are experiencing is a firmware problem. Plug the Phantom and the TX into the software and check that all your firmware is up to date. In particular the firmware for the camera on the Phantom. That might work. C
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    Balancing self-tightening props

    Hey thanks Itchy B. Now I know.
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    HOW FAR CAN YOU FLY ? _______________________ 9.80 Miles ???

    Re: How far can YOU fly ? ............. 8.29 Miles ??? I'm back again with possibly another dum question, do I need other software, in order to log what I have done for this comp and just for data logging per se or will the ground station software suffice? Thanks Guys.
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    Balancing self-tightening props

    mmmmm, I presume after reading this, that it would be beneficial for me to balance even the stock Prop's then? and how do you mean guys "Balance the Motor bells" Sorry if I sound a bit Stoopid!! and Thanks.
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    What is the Best way to discharge Battery?

    Ripper - Your Priceless, Keep up the good work. :mrgreen:
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    +30 uneventful flights and now decided for a swim,

    Ouch, That is Brutal. With the Paperwork, there is the written and the on hands - The written part seems pretty much for all models, can you not just sit the test for your next purchase. I was looking at the test and wondered because I was thinking about a SJ1000 but paying circa e2000 everytime...
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    What is the Best way to discharge Battery?

    **** really? So you mean those 400 AA batteries I chucked were still good??? Hahahahahha what a twat am I. IS there a battery indicator for the batteries in the remote and if not, how long are they expected to last and do we get an indication of when they are dying? Thanks for that. ps. My...
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    Arctic Sledding Mission.

    Hi Bob, Could you ping me a link to some please?
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    What is the Best way to discharge Battery?

    Just to throw my tuppence into the mix and I think this information answered by someone who know's will help not only myself but others........When the battery runs down to the point where it gives you a countdown from 10 seconds and tells you to land I don't see this as percentage as I have...
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    Arctic Sledding Mission.

    Now There Mr DownunderPhantom, The amount of times I've asked for sponsorship for the dogs and it didn't even cross my mind - What a Brilliant Idea - Thank You - I'm on it now.
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    Arctic Sledding Mission.

    I will do Connor, Humidity up there is generally pretty low, so I would imagine it should be fine but valid point, I will put it on my checklist. Do you think I would benefit from taller landing gear or taking a few extra motors with me? I'll be sure to post links to my footage here and on my...
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    Arctic Sledding Mission.

    I as seriously toying with the idea of painting it but not really ever being a serious hobbyist or Rc head I don't have the first clue on how to go about it, what paint to use, brushes, do I need an undercoat, what do I use if I get paint somewhere it shouldn't be, do I need to take it apart, if...