Recent content by Vern Shurtz

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    Part 107 Explanation/Breakdown - Great Article!

    Look at the screenshot of the PDF I posted.
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    Part 107 Explanation/Breakdown - Great Article!

    Estimated cost is $214.... See prior post. The screen shot and FAQ page is directly from the FAA.
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    Part 107 Explanation/Breakdown - Great Article!

    6. How much does it cost to get a remote pilot certificate? We anticipate that a knowledge testing center will charge approximately $150 to people seeking to take the knowledge test.
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    Mounting a Kodak SP360 4K. Looking for ideas.

    Unfortunately I am deep into a development project and will not be able to start testing until next week. :(
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    Fly P3S without Gimbal/Camera and without legs (or with retractable Legs)

    Getting late. Will post picks here as I go. Thanks for the input and interest.
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    Fly P3S without Gimbal/Camera and without legs (or with retractable Legs)

    Just have not found retractable gear for the Phantom 3 Standard.
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    Fly P3S without Gimbal/Camera and without legs (or with retractable Legs)

    Skills are quite good. Thinking about a soft foam pad and flying with prop guards and just let it settle on landing. Take off can be from a structured frame. The 4K 360 camera has replaceable lens covers so that's a plus. I have an extra set of landing gear. May chop a couple inches off and make...
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    Fly P3S without Gimbal/Camera and without legs (or with retractable Legs)

    You know what they say, curiosity killed the quad!!!
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    Fly P3S without Gimbal/Camera and without legs (or with retractable Legs)

    That's why I got the P3S to mess with. My Pro is too Precious to me!!! There shouldn't be any stability issues but I will soon find out.
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    Fly P3S without Gimbal/Camera and without legs (or with retractable Legs)

    I have seen a video of a P3S flying without the camera so I do not think that would be an issue. Just need to be able to fly with my Kodak SP360 4K cameras on top and on the bottom. and on obstructed view.
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    Fly P3S without Gimbal/Camera and without legs (or with retractable Legs)

    Well I was going to do this with my Phantom 2 V+ V3 but since the Phantom 3 Standard is so cheap I decided to get one and add it to my growing fleet of Phantoms. (Also have a Phantom 3 Pro but don't want to mess with or mod it, yet) I need to be able to fly without the Gimbal and camera and...
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    How best to mount compass with the Phantom 2 V+ landing gear removed

    Thanks for the responses!!! I think this is easy enough to DIY with the info, links and pictures posted. Thanks again!
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    Mounting a Kodak SP360 4K. Looking for ideas.

    Well I have decided to use a Phantom 2 V+ instead of my Phantom 3. Easier to mod and try different ideas...
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    How best to mount compass with the Phantom 2 V+ landing gear removed

    I need to fly my Phantom 2 V+ without landing gear/legs. Does anyone know how best to remount the compass and not have issues? As to why I want to do this see this link. I want to do this with a Phantom 2 and not the 3DR Solo. I would also be interested in what the best retractile gear is for...