Flying in wintertime
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Just curious on what you're basing that comment. I've taken my good SLRs, DSLRs, and video cameras in and out of ski-country for decades, and more-recently my GoPro camera, and never had a problem.
Even if some moisture does get inside a camera when it's brought indoors, that means it's not totally sealed (which is OK). So the moisture can evaporate in the same manner through the same openings. Just don't use the camera during its warm-up period for 10-15 minutes. Most camera manufacturers agree.
The few times I've done the same with my Phantom, so far, it's been fine in all outdoor temperatures.
Ahh Summit County. Lived in Breckinridge, then Blue River and worked in Frisco. Eisenhower Pass got 55 FEET of snow that year ('95-'96). So strange to go in one side of the tunnel when it was sunny, only to emerge to a blizzard coming out the other side!
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I agree! I've seen that same phenomenon. It's great, like going into Wonderland or Oz from the real world. Love Breck! Skied Keystone, but had lunch there last week!
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Nice picture @SouthernPhantom. Summit County CO is my favorite place to go...anytime of year. Absolutely beautiful and I'd love to take my P3P there next time.
Thank you! Since we have a couple of Summit County fans here, this is another "dronie" from the same trip
Anyone consider using RainX on their props and shell to help with ice build up? It sure works on windshield wipers, didn't know if it would help with this.
I was given a p3p for Christmas and haven't had much time to fly it yet, but here is one of my winter photos
Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app
Flight at about -5 Celsius ,
Took off 100% battery fresh from the morning , landed at about 35% .. Aside from my frozen fingers , it flew perfectly
Will test again today at home as it's about -15 Celsius
Took off 100% battery fresh from the morning , landed at about 35% .. Aside from my frozen fingers , it flew perfectly
Will test again today at home as it's about -15 Celsius
I was given a p3p for Christmas and haven't had much time to fly it yet, but here is one of my winter photos
Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots mobile app
Very nice !
I know there arent many that will even have to think about this, but where I live it hits 120 degrees F (48 Celsius) sometimes in the summer. What precautions can I take in extreme heat?
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I have never flown in temps like that! I'm not the guy to answer your question but...here is a link to story about DJI products flying over an active volcano. It was so hot the camera melted. Maybe you can find more info on extreme heat and flying.
SKYPIXEL.ORG - Behind-the-scenes article about the DJI / Good...
Cheers
Dave
Finally tested today .
-15 Celsius, -19c with chill factor . Windy today with gust of 20-25Km/h . Nothing major but windier than the night shot
Flew only half of a fresh 100% charged battery . Can't tell exactly , but at that temperature , the charge drops faster , guessing 12-14 min flight from 100% to 30%
But this came out
-15 Celsius, -19c with chill factor . Windy today with gust of 20-25Km/h . Nothing major but windier than the night shot
Flew only half of a fresh 100% charged battery . Can't tell exactly , but at that temperature , the charge drops faster , guessing 12-14 min flight from 100% to 30%
But this came out
-5C and my first chance to fly in 81 days!
When I watched the video I actually flew through some snow showers!
When I watched the video I actually flew through some snow showers!
I've done -10 to -12C with no issues and down to 60-65% on new batteries.
I warm up the bird inside and then get a GPS lock @ the bulkhead by the lake.
I pull up the battery voltage/temp page and do an idle/ run up for about 10-15 seconds and watch the voltage and battery temp. If all's good........Then it's "go for throttle up."........
I warm up the bird inside and then get a GPS lock @ the bulkhead by the lake.
I pull up the battery voltage/temp page and do an idle/ run up for about 10-15 seconds and watch the voltage and battery temp. If all's good........Then it's "go for throttle up."........
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Well, I'm my self in Sweden, no problem with a little cold weather, take a look at youtube, there is a lot of vids with cool climat.
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