Recent content by ym42

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    Newbie. Phantom or not?

    I don't think any RC model would fit your "good investment" description. They all prone "flyaways", "crashes", "fires" and other misfortunes. However, being careful, you can certainly minimize your chances for such incidents.
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    Plug and play FPV options

    Isn't it nicer to use the glasses for FPV? Dominators or other Fatsharks? Is it that difficult to order RX/TX and put it together DIY?
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    I finally bit the bullet

    Please make sure you really have lots of space around you. I mean - like a football field or more:-) My first flights were very disappointing, I crashed couple of times, and nearly lost it few times too. This is especially important if you have not flown rc devices before. It's really easy for...
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    set up back home using transmitter's switch?

    Good idea! :-)
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    Happy Ending, or how I nearly lost my "Drone"

    Perhaps I should have, but no, I did not. When she drifted far and got low behind the buildings ( and it was very far indeed ), the signal was lost, so she went up and came home...
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    Happy Ending, or how I nearly lost my "Drone"

    Before I tell the story I should probably mention that I have had my quad since around May this year, have been practicing on and off for white awhile, and considering myself somewhat a rookie as a pilot:-) Here is the story: Yesterday I found a nice place to fly not too far from where I live...