Recent content by tvleaker

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    Phantom 3 Pro "Gimbal Motor Overload" issue

    I get that if I try and take off from grass and the camera is touching grass. I move it to a flat surface and it's all good
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    FAA safety course Part 107

    So I completed the FAA safety course on line. And got a certificate . Of course I am already registered. how far am I from actually using my P3 Pro for commercial use? Even though I have been doing some "favor" for people for a while
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    Found crashed Inspire in Houston

    I wasn't home. I told the UPS driver to look, but he couldn't find one. I suggested he pull out the battery to check inside, but he couldn't get the battery out.
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    Found crashed Inspire in Houston

    My UPS driver found a crashed Inspire in Houston. He new I was a pilot so he texted me. let me know if you hear of anyone missing a drone near West University.
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    Upgrade needed?

    I get the same thing.."Red triangle "aircraft update required" of course I had the latest firmware. This is my second P3 pro and I did the update last week. After getting the update notice on my app I did the update again. And got a " the version is the same as the precious update" I have been...
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    Extra Batteries Update

    All my firmware is up to date on the new P3 and the new battery, Don't the old batteries need to be updated? When I went back to the newest battery, it was stable and easier to control
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    Extra Batteries Update

    After a mishap with my P3 Pro sent it to be repaired. They said it would be 8 weeks. So I purchased another P3 pro. however, the 2 batteries I had for the old P3 pro cause it to hover in a small in circle and seems to be difficult to fly. I believe the old P3 and batteries were before firmware...
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    brand new, how do I know if I need to update firmware

    At first it said that. but I wasn't sure, then I tried again, and stopped it after 25 minutes it said "aborted" firmware is current or older than the version installed. After first attempt I tried to update controller and nothing happened
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    brand new, how do I know if I need to update firmware

    P3. just arrived trying to go through the steps to make sure firmware is updated, following instructions but not getting the series of beeps I am supposed to, does that mean the firmware is updated if I just got it? I have timed out 25 minutes twice and nothing happens at 25 Robert
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    Drone used to show Texas flooding

    I saw this on youtube and thought I would share.
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    Intercepting unlawful UAVs

    it's a good thing the Wright brothers didn't have to fend off this witch hunt or we still would be using wagon trains
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    What FAA Says You Can Do with Your Model Aircraft

    realtors hate to hire anyone if it cuts into their commission. They are notoriously cheap. They spend a day or two and want a 20,000 dollar commission. And I get it that you don't need quality aerial shots for spec houses on master-planned communities, But drone shots are ideal for larger...
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    What FAA Says You Can Do with Your Model Aircraft

    Let me tell you what realtors really care about..COMMISSSION. MONEY
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    Cell phone towers and power lines

    so the warning about cell towers and power lines is overdone?
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    Phantom Vision Plus or GoPro setup

    I bought them separate for 2 reasons. First I wanted to learn to fly WITHOUT the camera and Gimbal on it. Second you can use the GoPro for a thousand other things. Plus I like the GoPro because you have so many options in settings. Plus you can take stills and time-lapse. I would alway suggest...