Recent content by steevo

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    DJI go update

    I am having the same problem on a iPad Pro and a iPhone 7plus
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    Litchi App for P3 Standard

    I had my first flight using Litchi a couple of days ago with my PS3. I calibrated the P3 first with DJI go then shut that down and then flew it with litchi, all worked fine Sent from my iPhone using PhantomPilots mobile app
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    Advice for UK drone pilots

    I have found a great website that gives all the information you need in terms of CAA guidelines and all that is required to be trained as a officially recognised Drone pilot. Lots of good information with clear explanations for anyone flying in the UK The Drone Centre - Quadcopter & FPV Blog...
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    Tip for new pilots

    Hi Jason, you can buy these from any cycle shop for a few £'s so did not see the need to post a link. I bought mine from Maplins but Halfords sell them as well as do most DIY stores Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app
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    Cold Battery Warning

    I live in Scotland and it does not get to 25c even in summer. I have flown several times this winter (last flight just two days ago) and the air temperature was only 3c. I put a hand warmer in the back pack to keep the temperature up and place the hand warmer on the next battery I am going to...
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    Tip for new pilots

    Yes, the radar display does indeed show orientation but on a iPhone 6 it is quite small and I find the red flashing light is a very simple way to flag up where home as it is often simpler to use your eyes. It is just the same principle as a commercial airport or heli pad which has blinking...
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    Tip for new pilots

    Thought this might be a useful tip. When flying my Phantom at distance over country side I find it quite easy to lose orientation. Once it goes past 400 ft I can't make out in daylight where the lights are on the aircraft and looking at the display it can at times be hard to get a point of...
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    Suggested preflight checks

    I am a new pilot to the drone world and find this forum very interesting and informative and it has helped me greatly in getting started with my P3s. I have seen loads of great technical advice in terms of pre-flight checks but thought it might be helpful if I shared some of the non-technical...