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

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  1. Apr 27, 2015 at 3:43 PM
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  2. Apr 27, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    You won't find a Pelican for the 680 if you plan to put a gimbal and camera on it. I used a strap when I folded it up around my back like a satchel, but folded it enough times to where the plastic broke and one arm flailed around so I sold the bird. It's kind of an odd sized copter.
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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    Yeah I have plenty of spare arm clamps for that very reason. I already found a pelican that will fit it with the gimbal and camera but no props.
    I was thinking about doing the strap but have the gps mast up top with the fc and rx and don't want to damage those...
    Problem with the case i found is its fucking HUUUGEEE
    Something like this might be an option but it weighs almost 25 lbs alone... so that's not a very good option to carry on the back.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2015 at 2:46 AM
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    What cam / gimbal do you plan to use?
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2015 at 12:33 PM
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    Quoting myself. Just looking for a reply
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2015 at 11:24 PM
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    Just a feiyu tech 3 axis gimbal and a gopro hero 3+ blk
     
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  7. May 1, 2015 at 12:25 PM
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    Bought a new small 270mm racer .. getting all the parts for it is like waiting for truck parts to show up :goingcrazy:
     
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  8. May 1, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    So I'm actually thinking about selling my phantom 2 and upgrading to the phantom 3. There's a lot more technology in them and i figure by the time I buy a gimbal and maybe eventually an FPV I'll be into this one about as much as a 3 would cost, and id have less technology. Wish I knew about the 3 before I bought mine. Would have waited lol. Good/bad idea?


    What's cool too is we found an actual quad copter store near here. It's a nice place and I guess they're going to start having free training classes and fun flying days.
     
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  9. May 2, 2015 at 1:36 PM
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    Go for it, I think I want a P3 ... the feedback and reviews are good on RCG and it can record in 4K. The footage on YouTube is pretty badass too so I don't think you can go wrong.

    Another plus, 25 min flight times.
     
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  10. May 3, 2015 at 5:52 PM
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    Gimbal recommendations for a gopro 3+? Have tried Feiyu Tech G3, it's been a little buggy so i was considering switching to something else...
     
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    Tarot 2D works perfect IMO and is pretty cheap. If you have a capable radio you can also control the tilt.
     
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  12. May 8, 2015 at 9:22 AM
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    Been dead in here

    :anonymous:
     
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  13. May 8, 2015 at 12:27 PM
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    Anybody have any experience with the Yuneec Q500
     
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    I haven't been able to fly or build anything lately, recently had our first kid and that has consumed all my time up until now. I might finally be able to finish building my Tarot 690!
     
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    I forget, what size motors were you going to use?
     
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    if one wanted to pilot their multirotor from within a vehicle, what would one need to do?
    i assume that being inside a big steel box will interfere with signal... is the best way to go a remote patch antenna for the fpv outside the vehicle and hope the tx is powerful enough?
     
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  19. May 12, 2015 at 2:54 AM
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    Get a good tx/rx and it won't be an issue. I've done it before with my futaba
     
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