Recent content by Vinman

I'd like the battery? evp at me dot com to handle payment/shipment details?

Thank you for that info!

I went through the same process and results. A few days later I grabbed a rubber band and followed the prevalent advice here - don't grip too tightly and turn slowly. After three or four seconds the filter began to rotate very slowly, then it was off! It's hard to believe how thin and soft that...

I've used only the DJI "carbon reinforced" blades, and haven't noticed any difference in flight characteristics, but they do seem less fragile. I've managed to chip two tips and subsequently filed and rebalanced them. The standard blades would've certainly broken during the encounters.

When I hear phrases including "revenue stream", I immediately think go big or go home. If you plan to use the drone for still as well as video, the P4 series is where you need to be looking. Unless you need multiple drones, sell the P3A for extra battery money. I use the P3P, and coming from a...

Wow - that is stunning! Shows talent in flying and editing! If you don't mind, I have a few questions... What were your flight distances? Was that a single flight? What editing software are you using and how many years of practice will I need to make a compilation like that?!

Good point - but at that speed, it can definitely fly faster than I can think!

I totally understand the appeal of the foldable Mavic, but I can't imagine it outperforming my P3P in any arena except portability. That remote, though! Shweet

Even if you're an experienced pilot, I think you'll find the "cheap" drones an exercise in frustration. After getting a Phantom 3 Pro for my son and I to fly, I got a $75 drone that was reasonably well rated on amazon so we could learn to fly. I was a little overwhelmed by the complicated...

I'd prefer not to actually "hit the clock tower", though :p

That's what I paid for my refurb at Drone Nerds three weeks ago.

Ok, that third point makes perfect sense. Thanks for clarifying that for me!!

I've used both my iPhone 6 Plus and my wifi only iPad Mini 2. The only negative I've found with the iPad is, like mentioned above, sometimes the screen does get washed out - even with the hood. I've never used an iPad with cellular, so I can't relate those experiences. I've also never used an...

This is a potential issue I only recently read about. It may be limited to a single manufacturer or even a single user. Just passing it along as one consideration. The Shield appears to be a great device to use with the Phantom based on reports I've read. I've only experienced the iPad.

My suggestion, as well - use what you're already accustomed to. Is your phone android or iOS? There's your answer. I'm using an iPad Mini 2 since I've been using iOS devices since 2007. The iPad works extremely well. Also, if you use DJI Go and Litchi, Android devices are reputed to start up the...