adreyzasran said:
Thank you for the tip!
But I am only going to use my go pro for it so this platform will be perfect. I'm a little worried because with my limited budget, I couldn't afford the package that comes with the Futuba controller. And i've been seeing a lot of people telling their "flyaway" stories and i'm a little worried about that.
While the Futaba T8FGS would be a nice addition, it's not essential right away and not relevant to flyaways. As others have mentioned, FPV gear is a must to shoot professional video and one of your first priorities to shoot quality video (including iOSD and good googles or monitor).
IMHO having an inboard tracker is also a must should you lose control for any number of reasons.
I would not fly with a gimbal or your GoPro (3+ Black 14.4K right?) until you have logged 5 flight hours, especially if your budget is tight. And you should be rotating from among 3+ batteries each session, flying 30-45 minutes per flight day, starting in GPS before learning ATTI, HL and CL modes. During this phase you will be purchasing accessories like extra props, prop balancer, better FPV antennas, ND filters, tools, etc.
Also during this phase and as you add the gimbal and GP, develop a very comprehensive checklists:
- at home on the bench,
- at home prior to leaving on flight day,
- on site prior to flight,
- flight checklist
These will be your best insurance to avoid crashes/flyaways (I have over 100 reminders to consider on my lists). This means reading forums to learn the best practices from others AND avoiding dozens of no-no's that can lead to a catastrophe.
And if you are serious about shooting pro-video, I highly suggest you own two Phantoms to ensure you can get the job done. BTW hat type of pro video will you be shooting?