Recent content by Tim Dawes

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    In plain English please...the difference between atti and P modes

    Interesting. Not sure how the "fast getaway " works? Do the flight parameters e.g., max speed setting stop working in atti?
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    P3P lost during litchi waypiont mission!

    I'm very impressed with the very thorough analysis /help offered by all of you. Quite impressive!
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    Lost P3a during litchi waypoint mission

    Ya. Sorry about this but it's encouraging to know that Litchi didn't let you down. It's a great app that I love using but want to be able to trust. Good luck with your P4 which by the way shouldn't be as susceptible to developing cracks around the motor mounts (a real plus !).
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    Lost P3a during litchi waypoint mission

    Yup. Pretty sure this is a case of simply running out of battery.
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    Lost P3a during litchi waypoint mission

    Sar104 28.8 minutes time to fly out with tail wind and back against headwind. Time to fly 13,941' @ 33.6 MPH (with tail wind) is 4.8 minutes Time to fly 13,941' @ 6.6 MPH (against head wind) is 24 minutes. This does not include time flown before starting the Litchi mission.
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    Lost P3a during litchi waypoint mission

    Probably just repeating things but by my calculations the groundspeed of the AC would be: 25.3 MPH (zero wind) 2226.4 feet/minute 33.6 MPH ( max speed with tailwind)= 2956.8 feet/minute 6.6 MPH (ground speed with18.7 MPH headwind)= 580 feet/minute Assuming 1/3 of the flight (9294') in each...
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    I can finally see my phone!!!

    This worKs quite well too. Vivitar Sunshade for Mavic Pro Controller with Phones up VMP-008
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    Crack after update - warranty expired day of...

    I continue to be amazed how DJI releases bogus firmware updates. Isn't the rationale behind an update to fix glitches vs create new ones? Makes one seriously wonder the extent of testing done before a new release. DJI products are brilliant when they function properly. For $1,000 one should...
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    Canyon Beauty

    Very pretty footage. Only suggestion I have is to shorten it a bit.. You have several repeating scenes. Its hard to edit our own flights because they are special. Easier for someone else. Less is more.
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    Time for drone to warm up

    I have read that the ambient temperature of the IMU at the time it is calibrated will be the temperature it must warm up to before being ready to fly which is one reason you are supposed to cool the phantom down before an IMU calibration. Anyone want to validate this?
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    RC Signal Loss at Only 100 Feet

    I dont think the SD card would effect this at all. May be wrong about this but dont think so.
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    No more Phantom for me.................unless..........

    Phantoms can manage extra weight : I seldom fly more than 15 minutes/ flight. I think the longest I ever made was 21 minutes which seemed way more than enough. For extra fight time I simply land and pop in a fresh battery.
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    Yet another cracked shell

    If one uses the metal external braces be very careful not to overtighten or they will induce a crack!
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    Yet another cracked shell

    I have a P3S and a P3P both of which developed cracks as did their replacement shells. The P3P replacement shell's crack is very minor and I plan to repair it (and reinforce the other arms) with plast aid which I have read excellent reviews about. If you go with replacing the shell I do...
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    Trees blocking my signal

    Right, I missed that. I have a P3S. Does Litchi not support the PSE at all? With the standard there are limitations on some of the features but a waypoint mission works just fine. That's too bad if it doesn't work on the SE. That said, it may still be cheaper for him to simply purchase a P3S...