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

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  1. May 30, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Yeah, The iPads, and iPhones have a thermal limit of around 97*. Seems to be the biggest issue out here.
     
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  2. May 30, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    I figure it would be more of a direct sunlight issue. I've taken my iPhone into a fire and it gets MUCH hotter than 97* without issue. But leaving it in direct sunlight will make it go into shutdown mode for a bit. I use a sun shade over my iPad when it's on the controller. Cuts down on the glare. I also recommend getting a anti-reflective screen protector as that seems to help with seeing the iPad in direct sunlight.
     
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  3. May 30, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Oooo...That's a good point. Ive just had folks out here complain about their stuff shutting off due to heat, and when I got mine, they told me it could be an issue if I ran IOS.
     
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  4. May 30, 2016 at 7:18 PM
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    They actually told me it could be an issue regardless of OS, but Ive had mine record 115* internal temp, and no issue.
     
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  5. Jun 13, 2016 at 10:25 AM
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    It scares me that Chris has a quad...
     
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  7. Jun 14, 2016 at 10:34 AM
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  8. Jul 6, 2016 at 7:50 PM
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    One of the main reasons I got the thing...
     
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    Cool vid, tunes not so much.
     
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  10. Jul 9, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    Need advice you savvy quad folk!

    Just scored a first generation DJI phantom. The one I guess... For almost nothing. Friend is moving, and can't fly it where he's going to be living, so he let me have it for a couple hundred dollars with 4 batteries, a carrying case, prop guards (unless those come standard) GoPro mounts and accessories (I have a GoPro already). It was barely used, I think I flew it more times when he owned it than he did.

    So I'm curious what gimbal mount you fine people recommend. I've been using it a lot, and have already maxed out what it is currently capable of. Where I live it consistently blows upwards of 10kts, so the drone is getting constantly battered by the wind, which makes getting a stable shot next to impossible...

    Also, any good filters for the gopros?

    Thanks!


    Edit: Here's a picture the camera took the other night.... Note how tilted it is, that was about 200ft with winds @ 10kts and just holding position.

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  11. Jul 9, 2016 at 4:18 PM
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    Probably a Zenmuse, I can't recall which model off the top of my head.
     
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    I'll check that out! Thanks bud!
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2016 at 7:16 AM
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    I had one of those cheap Chinese ones that worked half ass for what it cost ($40.00). My bud got one his was DOA.
     
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    I've been looking at the zenmuse h3-3D, looks pretty nice. Just need to find the whole kit, for the phantom 1.

    Before you suggested the zenmuse I was looking at the cheap Chinese ones... Tons of mixed reviews. Hard to tell where to look... Lots of people saying they were DOA too... Think I'll shell out for something a little nicer. Good thing I'm good at soldering. Looks like the zenmuse is not a straight forward install.
     
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  15. Jul 30, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    Snapped a couple pics the other day, not bad for a 180mm packing a mobius

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    Now hiring!

    I need to hire 8 commercial UAS pilots over the next month or so. No relocation required. Work 6 weeks (Monday thru Friday) and then spend 1 week at home (about 87% travel). All travel expenses paid for. Shared company truck provided when at the work site. Per Diem during travel. Full time, salaried position with full benefits package. Flight ops would include customer law enforcement support, training and infrastructure inspection. Entry level position with opportunities for advancement to the senior UAS pilot team. PM me if interested and I'll send you the job req and application info.

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