radioguy said:There's at least two of us now, I'm in Missouri City. I have many questions about my flying abilities (or lack thereof). And how to get my Phantom off the ground without having it run away from me.
radioguy said:I'm still having some issues with mine...I recalibrated the compass via the software. After turn on, and finding the satellites, it's now giving me one blinking green light, which I assume is a good thing. Now, when firing up, I can achieve liftoff but it veers off quickly to one direction or another. Is this normal?
And, on another thing, I think it would be very cool for us to try to meet up with our Phantoms. I want to see how you guys are flying yours, and perhaps I can finally figure out what I'm doing wrong.
Fred in Mo City
SBamp said:New phantom owner in Humble area...
Got it for Christmas - what a surprise from my wife! And after much grumbling and cursing (because I couldn't get it to work for three days). Finally my son found the solution on your forum... and problem solved. Nowhere in the manuals or wikis does it mention how to start the motors!!! Go figure. Now a happy flyer.
gregtx said:Add another to the list!! I've been flying the 350 qx for 6-7 months and recently purchase a phantom 2 with Gimbal and FPV. I am in the woodlands area. I would like to fly with y'all.
FlyingFanta said:radioguy said:I'm still having some issues with mine...I recalibrated the compass via the software. After turn on, and finding the satellites, it's now giving me one blinking green light, which I assume is a good thing. Now, when firing up, I can achieve liftoff but it veers off quickly to one direction or another. Is this normal?
And, on another thing, I think it would be very cool for us to try to meet up with our Phantoms. I want to see how you guys are flying yours, and perhaps I can finally figure out what I'm doing wrong.
Fred in Mo City
Glad you were able to return it. Though the compass calibration is what you do outside away from the computer.
One thing with the 350QX... Learn how to bind WITHOUT GPS because if you run into GPS issues, you can't fly even in stability or agility modes.
FlyingFanta said:radioguy said:There's at least two of us now, I'm in Missouri City. I have many questions about my flying abilities (or lack thereof). And how to get my Phantom off the ground without having it run away from me.
Alright, make that 3!.
Just got my phantom 1.1.1 over Christmas and have had about 5 outings in town. Ok... So when are we meeting?
I suggest someplace like Hermann Park with interesting sites and is between you and the other guy from Humble.
dkr77573 said:4 - Since I consider League City close enough.
Personally, I would NOT do Hermann park. Too close to active air traffic (several helipads in the area) and many many cell towers too.
gmtx said:=5
Just got mine last week but unfortunately the remote control won't power on, so no flying yet. Amazon promises a replacement on Monday so maybe next week I'll finally have a chance to give it a try.
I'm in the Galleria area (no flying there!) and also looking for a big, safe place to learn to fly. Like the rest of you I'd like to meet other flyers, so if there's a good place and time to meet, count me in. (I am curious though - wonder how many Phantoms can be flying in one place without interference issues??)
Geoff
gmtx said:Yeah, new batteries (twice), took it apart to look for anything loose, no joy.
Thanks for the tips on places to fly. I was concerned about flying in public parks - not sure what the "rules" are, if there are any. Run into any issues flying so far?
Geoff
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