Cables and Update required?

[ryan1981]

I’ve recently rebuilt a p2v+ but I’ve decided to go with a fixed mount and GoPro setup.
My 1st question is do I require the cables that connect to the gimbal?
2nd question, do I/should I require an update to the controller and drone? I don’t think it’s been used for a while and I haven’t flown it yet I case I crash it!!

 

[J Dot]

You should not need the wiring, unless you are wanting to power the go pro from the craft!

Update is not required, as I still run 3.06 & 3.08 on most of my drones! Which is before geofencing and NFZ's ( 3.08 has NFZ's )

But you should do the following before flight,

RC ASSISTANT
( re-calibrate your TX ( BOTH sticks, BOTH toggles, and dial wheel )
This will take your Tx back to factory fresh

PC ASSISTANT
Recalibrate TX here AGAIN ( under BASIC/RC TAB ) BOTH sticks, s2 toggle, and dial wheel
( this will calibrate TX to the bird )
Then
Under ADVANVED tab
Do an advanced IMU calibration
And if I were you I'd bump up my GAINS a bit to compensate EXTRA WEIGHT! ( but up to you )

And lastly a fresh compass calibration

This will bring the craft and Tx back to factory default fresh! And should fly like a dream!
Balance those props and let's see some videos!

Hope this helps, and good luck!
J Dot


( ps : to lighten the craft, you can remove all camera wires, small RF board and cable, and the wifi module, and 2 internal antennas ( wifi antennas ) as none of it is needed, might balance out the go pro weight, and keep things tidy inside!
Take care

 

[ryan1981]

No idea why this hasn’t shown up on my phone before now, I’m not being rude!!
Awesome stuff, I’ll get the laptop out later and have a go, let’s see if I’ve re-built her properly!!

 

[J Dot]

No problem,
I was only pulling your leg!
All is good, and definately let us know how you did?

J Dot