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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by Btnewman, Oct 8, 2013.

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  1. Jan 20, 2014 at 5:36 PM
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    colinb17

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    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    Some shots from the phantom at our meet this weekend.
    I need a UV filter for the gopro.

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  2. Jan 20, 2014 at 5:42 PM
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    Looked pretty awesome until that last one! Yikes! Wtf happened?
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2014 at 5:48 PM
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    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    just playing around, doing some flips. it was intentional. I just like the photo because with the gopro set to take a photo every 2 seconds, I haven't gotten an inverted photo until now. guess I should flip slower.
     
    colinb17, Jan 20, 2014
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  4. Jan 24, 2014 at 8:23 AM
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    colinb17

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    retrofit an anti-jello mount from the blade 350 onto the phantom last night. hoping it helps in two way. 1, with the jello of course, but 2, I was able to mount this one farther forward than the stock mount, and it sits lower. should solve the issue of catching the landing gear and/or rotors/arms in the pictures and videos.


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    colinb17, Jan 24, 2014
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  5. Jan 24, 2014 at 8:41 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    I think cody wanted to sell his gimbal...
     
    Delmarva, Jan 24, 2014
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  6. Jan 24, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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    colinb17

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    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    this went on because it was free.


    you know what type he has?
     
    colinb17, Jan 24, 2014
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  7. Jan 24, 2014 at 8:46 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    looks like a $100 Chinese one to me
     
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  8. Jan 24, 2014 at 8:48 AM
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    ah, I think I'm gonna hold out and get the dji one.
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2014 at 8:52 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    ya do the DJI one... mucho mejor
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2014 at 8:52 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    although I have a Tarot gopro gimbal sitting here from a customer... it's pretty nice.
     
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  11. Jan 26, 2014 at 7:39 AM
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    Colin Guinn has been fired from DJI...

    On January 22, 2014. Colin Guinn and Dijiang North America, LLC ("Dajiang NA") sought a temporary injunction from the 200th District Court of Travis County, Texas against DJI to, among other things, prevent DJI HK from doing business with 31 identified customers (resellers)

    Fired DJI CEO Colin Guinn is alive...All DJI Innovations products being imported into the United States are halted effective immediately..
     
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  12. Jan 26, 2014 at 9:03 AM
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    ^^^ Wait, whaaa.....????? (So, no spreading wings octo coming?)
     
    carcharias, Jan 26, 2014
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  13. Jan 26, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    it's kind of weird how everything is playing out... apparently the supply line between DJI USA and dealers is affected by the injunction... so basically, no new products can be imported by DJI USA and then given to dealers...

    Maybe Motoxer (he's the DJI dealer) has some insight
     
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  14. Jan 26, 2014 at 9:11 AM
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    I found only one thread on him getting kicked out from Dec 18! He's been gone for a bit! Must've been prepping his lawsuit the entire time. Motoxer!! Where are yoooouuuu??
     
    carcharias, Jan 26, 2014
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  15. Jan 26, 2014 at 2:44 PM
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    That's not a drone... :cool:
     
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  16. Jan 26, 2014 at 2:44 PM
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    How did you manage that? Mine cuts power when it goes upside down.
     
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  17. Jan 26, 2014 at 2:52 PM
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    No, it's all good. Just hate the misinformed media/public label of it as a drone.
     
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  18. Jan 26, 2014 at 5:14 PM
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    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    gotta download the software and plug it into your computer with the usb housed in the battery compartment. you'll then go into the flight modes menu. currently your flight modes are:
    1-GPS
    2- ATTI
    3-ATTI

    you'll want to enable manual mode, and set it in the #3 switch position.

    GPS limits your tilt to about 30*, and ATTI is about 45*. in manual mode, your it is unlimited. much faster, much more agile, can do flips, and is MUCH easier to crash.

    there are videos on their site and youtube that walk you through the steps.
     
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  19. Jan 26, 2014 at 5:30 PM
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    Looking to get a quadcopter soon, for a few reasons.
    1. I've been watching to many videos and I am envious..
    2. I want to do some GIS (Geographic Information Systems) stuff with it. Mainly aerial photos.
    2. Just another gadget to play with.

    I am looking to spend around $200 for a used one, or around $300 total for a new one including a gps, and a camera.
    I will want to be able to set waypoints, and record gps coordinates with the Camera. (Have gps cordinates tied to camera photo). I want to be able to set a course, and or fly manually using the live video.

    I would also prefer for it to be stand alone, (Have its own thing to control from, not from a phone) and have a battery life of 40 minutes or so...

    What does everyone think??? and anyone selling one?

    And yes it will be for recreational use.. :)

    On the same note, does anyone have any forums they like that are newb friendly for this stuff?
     
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  20. Jan 26, 2014 at 5:37 PM
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    I am a DJI direct dealer and NOT part of the original 31 dealers being shutdown.. I am getting 500lbs of Hong Kong paraphernalia tomorrow.. :D

    Hong Kong is pretty much shut down till about Feb 6th for their new year celebration.. No one is able to get more info till then..

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