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Posted: 2/13/2014 10:03:41 PM EDT
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Oh boy!!! Things are fixing to get interesting. Bird #1 of 2 ordered just arrived! Parts for the V262 should be here Thurs. The temptation to fly this is going to be to great to withstand but I know I really need more practice (much more) with the V262 if I can get it back going. It also melted the wires going to the motor after starting to take it apart yesterday but I haven't yet checked to see how far back the wires burned. If they burned all the way back though the frame and to were they connect inside the control board this will not be an easy fix. Pic of the new toy along with 2 spare batteries. http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y524/tnriverluver/qx350_zps90c3253f.jpg Congrats, you will like it. 
Oh and op, fly your GoPro in its protective case when it is hanging off of the 350. Go in the GoPro menu and flip the video. Ask me how I know. 
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Posted: 2/13/2014 10:09:28 PM EDT
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You ARE turning off the wifi on the GoPro, right? Yes no WiFi turned on on the cameras. Supposedly it is the processors etc that cause the interference and not the Wifi in this case. I have now flown it 5 times this evening at home without the camera mounted and not a single glitch. |
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Posted: 2/13/2014 10:25:00 PM EDT
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Is it possible to transmit images in real-time to a phone screen?
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Posted: 2/13/2014 10:31:38 PM EDT
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Is it possible to transmit images in real-time to a phone screen? GoPro app and IPhone using the GoPro Wifi does just that. That would be a big no no when flying these drones however because they are both in the 2.4 Mhz range. I use that app often when filming non drone flying activities such as fishing videos, etc. It comes in handy just to be able to see what is in the camera's frame when you don't have the LCD backpack attached. |
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Posted: 2/13/2014 11:14:48 PM EDT
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Yes no WiFi turned on on the cameras. Supposedly it is the processors etc that cause the interference and not the Wifi in this case. I have now flown it 5 times this evening at home without the camera mounted and not a single glitch. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You ARE turning off the wifi on the GoPro, right? Yes no WiFi turned on on the cameras. Supposedly it is the processors etc that cause the interference and not the Wifi in this case. I have now flown it 5 times this evening at home without the camera mounted and not a single glitch. So is this a known glitch across all GoPro models or just on your particular one? Any fixes or workarounds? |
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Posted: 2/13/2014 11:17:36 PM EDT
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So is this a known glitch across all GoPro models or just on your particular one? Any fixes or workarounds? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You ARE turning off the wifi on the GoPro, right? Yes no WiFi turned on on the cameras. Supposedly it is the processors etc that cause the interference and not the Wifi in this case. I have now flown it 5 times this evening at home without the camera mounted and not a single glitch. So is this a known glitch across all GoPro models or just on your particular one? Any fixes or workarounds? The main issue is the fact that the aircraft and it's transmitter communicate via 2.4 GHZ signal. And the GoPro transmits on 2.4 GHZ running the risk of "cross talk" or even jamming. Ideally you would run a 5.8 GHZ down link for live stream. So it is not really a glitch with either. Just an issue. |
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Posted: 2/13/2014 11:24:39 PM EDT
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The main issue is the fact that the aircraft and it's transmitter communicate via 2.4 GHZ signal. And the GoPro transmits on 2.4 GHZ running the risk of "cross talk" or even jamming. Ideally you would run a 5.8 GHZ down link for live stream. So it is not really a glitch with either. Just an issue. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You ARE turning off the wifi on the GoPro, right? Yes no WiFi turned on on the cameras. Supposedly it is the processors etc that cause the interference and not the Wifi in this case. I have now flown it 5 times this evening at home without the camera mounted and not a single glitch. So is this a known glitch across all GoPro models or just on your particular one? Any fixes or workarounds? The main issue is the fact that the aircraft and it's transmitter communicate via 2.4 GHZ signal. And the GoPro transmits on 2.4 GHZ running the risk of "cross talk" or even jamming. Ideally you would run a 5.8 GHZ down link for live stream. So it is not really a glitch with either. Just an issue. I see...thanks for the info. I've been seriously considering the 350QX so I'm interesting in all the info I can get. |
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Posted: 2/13/2014 11:57:12 PM EDT
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I see...thanks for the info. I've been seriously considering the 350QX so I'm interesting in all the info I can get. As far as good quality and bang for the buck. You can't really go wrong. I have been very impressed with mine. |
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Posted: 2/14/2014 12:04:54 AM EDT
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Keep in mind limited battery time, quads don't glide, when you hit battery cut off voltage, they will drop from the sky like a rock, and its all too easy to hit battery cut off voltage accidentally.
I fly electric planes, when you hit battery cut off voltage, its just like running out of gas, but on a plane you can glide, a helicopter has its own version of gliding called auto rotation, but quads don't glide, and can't auto rotate, they free fall. If your battery is good for 5 minutes, you need to set the timer for 3 minutes, and when that alarm goes off, put it on the ground immediately! The hitch is that batteries have limited capacity, and how fast they run down varies with throttle use, not time, so timing isn't always accurate, which is why you have to be EXTREMELY CONSERVATIVE with battery timing. |
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Posted: 2/14/2014 12:34:46 AM EDT
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New giant I'm building....its big. Estimated 34 minutes flight on 4s 10000mah. With a 6s it can carry 8lbs.
15.5" carbon props. Tarot 650 Ironman full carbon frame that folds up.  |
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Posted: 2/14/2014 12:55:01 AM EDT
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IN FOR MORE INFO
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Posted: 2/14/2014 8:47:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You ARE turning off the wifi on the GoPro, right? Most cameras interfere with GPS a bit. OP you might want to make a shield for the gopro like this: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2072675
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Posted: 2/14/2014 9:58:02 AM EDT
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nice thread....
i've been practicing on my Phoenix RC software sym with a spektrum DX6i for a while now. i was originally interested in the Align T-Rex - maybe something in the 400 or 450 range, but i'm thinking maybe the quad will be better suited for me. i'd love to be able to take aerial pics and vid, and i'm more looking for basic 'flight' than i am aerobatics... i'm glad i bought the sym program first, as it was obvious in the first five seconds that i'd have destroyed $500 worth of copter parts trying to run a collective hobby copter with no experience... doing really well now on the sym, but landings are still below average. i'm getting better with changing winds, direction, etc. and thanks for the heads up on the quad forum. ;) |
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Posted: 2/14/2014 2:04:40 PM EDT
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The GoPro issue is not just an issue with the Blade 350QX as reports of the same problem with Phantoms and others are also out there. The vast majority of these machines seem to operate off the 2.4 Ghz frequency now. So far I am in love with my Blade though and have flown it 8 times both without the camera mounted and with the camera mounted but turned off without any problems since yesterdays little incident. I will get this thing shielded today if I can find some copper foil or tape and see what happens from there. A couple of posters over on the RC board stated aluminum foil did not work for them but the copper did.
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Posted: 2/14/2014 2:09:03 PM EDT
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The main issue is the fact that the aircraft and it's transmitter communicate via 2.4 GHZ signal. And the GoPro transmits on 2.4 GHZ running the risk of "cross talk" or even jamming. Ideally you would run a 5.8 GHZ down link for live stream. So it is not really a glitch with either. Just an issue. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You ARE turning off the wifi on the GoPro, right? Yes no WiFi turned on on the cameras. Supposedly it is the processors etc that cause the interference and not the Wifi in this case. I have now flown it 5 times this evening at home without the camera mounted and not a single glitch. So is this a known glitch across all GoPro models or just on your particular one? Any fixes or workarounds? The main issue is the fact that the aircraft and it's transmitter communicate via 2.4 GHZ signal. And the GoPro transmits on 2.4 GHZ running the risk of "cross talk" or even jamming. Ideally you would run a 5.8 GHZ down link for live stream. So it is not really a glitch with either. Just an issue. Wrap GoPro in aluminum foil. No I am not joking. This is a known issue and cheap aluminum fo shielding is a cheap work around. Seen several pictures of it. Google/search around. |
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Posted: 2/14/2014 2:10:56 PM EDT
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I would buy one, but TX banned me from filming using a "drone"
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Posted: 2/14/2014 2:30:13 PM EDT
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I would buy one, but TX banned me from filming using a "drone" For private or commercial use? Commercial is banned nationwide with a few exceptions where the FAA has granted a temporary license for now until they work out how to handle the commercial use issue. It does get very complicated when you consider liability,etc. Plenty of Texas owners posting on YouTube. |
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Posted: 2/14/2014 3:32:04 PM EDT
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I would buy one, but TX banned me from filming using a "drone" TX only outlawed using a drone for Surveillance and then only under certain circumstances. |
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Posted: 2/14/2014 7:46:14 PM EDT
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YAY!!!! I got the new motor installed successfully into the V262. First time I think I have even been successful soldering anything electronic at nearly 53 y/o
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Posted: 2/14/2014 7:52:08 PM EDT
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TX only outlawed using a drone for Surveillance and then only under certain circumstances. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would buy one, but TX banned me from filming using a "drone" TX only outlawed using a drone for Surveillance and then only under certain circumstances. You cant film any private property at all with a drone. Not unless its yours. Or unless you have permission from the property owners. So flying a quadracopter through the neighborhood with a cam on it just for the hell of it is banned. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 1:48:55 AM EDT
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ARFCOM, I hate you. Do you know why?
This is why 
Solely because of these threads, I now have a fully autonomous quadcopter that will follow gps coordinates by itself coming to my doorstep
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Posted: 2/15/2014 2:12:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ARFCOM, I hate you. Do you know why? This is why http://www.adafruit.com/adablog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/iris1.jpg Solely because of these threads, I now have a fully autonomous quadcopter that will follow gps coordinates by itself coming to my doorstep |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 2:23:40 AM EDT
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ARFCOM, I hate you. Do you know why? This is why http://www.adafruit.com/adablog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/iris1.jpg Solely because of these threads, I now have a fully autonomous quadcopter that will follow gps coordinates by itself coming to my doorstep
Its not going to get much use for awhile outside of a small automated flights from a computer. Advanced I am not, and while they advertise a fairly straight forward, user friendly protocol, I'm going to proceed with extreme caution. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 9:35:37 AM EDT
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I am seriously looking at ordering one of these frames or the almost ready to fly model. Trying to find out if I can just swap out all the guts from my 2nd 350QX into one of these frames. 90% of my flying plans involve water!!!!
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Posted: 2/15/2014 9:42:16 AM EDT
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Just hired this guy to take aerial shots with his quad copter. Very cool technology. It was cool as hell seeing hover over a major interstate.
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Posted: 2/15/2014 11:42:10 AM EDT
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I have been flying my V262 today and it is working fine after my repair
 The only real issue with it I currently have is that I can only get about 7 1/2 minutes out of the original battery and I have 2 that I ordered off Amazon that were advertised and used the picture of a factory battery that were in fact some kind of aftermarket junk put together by amateurs that will not fit the compartment without loosening the compartment screws quite a bit and so far will only keep the bird airborne for about a minute. He got some not so nice feedback from me that was actually published by Amazon I'm not going to bother trying to send them back for a refund since it will not be worth the hassle for such a small $$ amount and will try cycling them through the charger a few times and see if they improve.
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Posted: 2/15/2014 6:37:37 PM EDT
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Just a quick update on my 350QX GPS issues. I tried to fly this evening and get some nice aerial video above my house while the wind is calm and I could never get the QX to get GPS lock with the camera on. Hero3 Silver no Wifi running. Turn the camera of and almost immediately get GPS lock. Go turn the camera back on and lose GPS lock. Shielding this camera will be a must for me in order to safely fly this bird.
I will be testing heavy aluminum foil wrap tomorrow. 
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Posted: 2/15/2014 9:12:17 PM EDT
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The above foil wrap worked!!!!!
I went to the exact same takeoff spot, aquired GPS lock quickly, stayed locked, flew smoothly without issue in near total darkness and hopefully I got some interesting video
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Posted: 2/15/2014 9:26:08 PM EDT
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The above foil wrap worked!!!!! I went to the exact same takeoff spot, aquired GPS lock quickly, stayed locked, flew smoothly without issue in near total darkness and hopefully I got some interesting video What is GPS lock? I was browsing the user manual. Does it mean that once you begin flight and fight a hovering position you can hit a button and it will take over and maintain that position/altitude? |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 9:34:30 PM EDT
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The above foil wrap worked!!!!! I went to the exact same takeoff spot, aquired GPS lock quickly, stayed locked, flew smoothly without issue in near total darkness and hopefully I got some interesting video Glad to hear it. My fixed wing is on 433mhz for control and 5.8ghz for video. GoPro shouldnt give me any fits. I joined the quad rotor brotherhood yesterday. Got a 40 dollar Eflite micro. Fun having in a ground effect hover bouncing along the floor. The cats are not impressed. My thumbs dont have the fine motor skills to keep steady throttle while turning. Hand eye coordination will come eventually. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 9:43:55 PM EDT
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What is GPS lock? I was browsing the user manual. Does it mean that once you begin flight and fight a hovering position you can hit a button and it will take over and maintain that position/altitude? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The above foil wrap worked!!!!! I went to the exact same takeoff spot, aquired GPS lock quickly, stayed locked, flew smoothly without issue in near total darkness and hopefully I got some interesting video What is GPS lock? I was browsing the user manual. Does it mean that once you begin flight and fight a hovering position you can hit a button and it will take over and maintain that position/altitude? It is required to take off and fly in smart mode. When you turn the bird on with the Remote set to smart mode the light on the back will flash green in a series of 3 blinks for a few minutes. The light will then turn solid green when GPS lock is aquired and allow you to start the motors and fly around using the Smart mode. Light will be blue in Stability mode and red in Agility mode. I am only capable and comfortable flying this machine in smart mode currently. Watch some Youtube videos on this and you will understand quicker than reading the manual about it. And yes to your question, in Smart mode it will maintain a steady hands off hover and altitude. In Stability it will maintain the postion but the pilot must maintain altitude. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 9:48:47 PM EDT
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It is required to take off and fly in smart mode. When you turn the bird on with the Remote set to smart mode the light on the back will flash green in a series of 3 blinks for a few minutes. The light will then turn solid green when GPS lock is aquired and allow you to start the motors and fly around using the Smart mode. Light will be blue in Stability mode and red in Agility mode. I am only capable and comfortable flying this machine in smart mode currently. Watch some Youtube videos on this and you will understand quicker than reading the manual about it. And yes to your question, in Smart mode it will maintain a steady hands off hover and altitude. In Stability it will maintain the postion but the pilot must maintain altitude. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The above foil wrap worked!!!!! I went to the exact same takeoff spot, aquired GPS lock quickly, stayed locked, flew smoothly without issue in near total darkness and hopefully I got some interesting video What is GPS lock? I was browsing the user manual. Does it mean that once you begin flight and fight a hovering position you can hit a button and it will take over and maintain that position/altitude? It is required to take off and fly in smart mode. When you turn the bird on with the Remote set to smart mode the light on the back will flash green in a series of 3 blinks for a few minutes. The light will then turn solid green when GPS lock is aquired and allow you to start the motors and fly around using the Smart mode. Light will be blue in Stability mode and red in Agility mode. I am only capable and comfortable flying this machine in smart mode currently. Watch some Youtube videos on this and you will understand quicker than reading the manual about it. And yes to your question, in Smart mode it will maintain a steady hands off hover and altitude. In Stability it will maintain the postion but the pilot must maintain altitude. That makes sense thank you. I'll start looking at the videos on youtube. Appreciate the info. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 9:59:20 PM EDT
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You cant film any private property at all with a drone. Not unless its yours. Or unless you have permission from the property owners. So flying a quadracopter through the neighborhood with a cam on it just for the hell of it is banned. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would buy one, but TX banned me from filming using a "drone" TX only outlawed using a drone for Surveillance and then only under certain circumstances. You cant film any private property at all with a drone. Not unless its yours. Or unless you have permission from the property owners. So flying a quadracopter through the neighborhood with a cam on it just for the hell of it is banned. Not true. I recommend you actually read the law that was passed. |
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Posted: 2/15/2014 10:35:57 PM EDT
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There is not much to see here until the 2:25 mark when I climbed up to tree top level through a small opening to the sky in my wooded lot. These Quads really show up well at night with the LED lighting on them.
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Posted: 2/15/2014 10:40:55 PM EDT
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FPV (first person viewing) is crazy.
Check this out:
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Posted: 2/15/2014 11:01:33 PM EDT
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FPV (first person viewing) is crazy. Check this out:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DDbCe_1AuAOMG  I cannot wait to be able to do that.
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Posted: 2/15/2014 11:16:35 PM EDT
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This was a little flying I did yesterday.
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Posted: 2/15/2014 11:33:37 PM EDT
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This was a little flying I did yesterday. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=86732850&force_embed=1&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0
I thought you looked like you where getting a little close in a few spots 
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Posted: 2/16/2014 12:32:12 AM EDT
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FPV (first person viewing) is crazy. Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DDbCe_1AuAThat is one hell of a battery on that thing. Roughly 10 minute flight? Guessing 20-30 amps per motor. Impressive. |
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Posted: 2/16/2014 6:35:24 PM EDT
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So I figure what better possible way to test my foil wrap than to fly over water for the very first time (10-35 ft deep). f it is ever going to go wrong, this would surely be the time right? Everything went smoothly and the bird returned home safely
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Posted: 2/16/2014 10:44:37 PM EDT
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Corresponding to the above video
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Posted: 2/17/2014 12:36:47 AM EDT
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Coincidentally funny related story:
Last night, while I was on duty (fire/rescue)...We had a large shed fire in fenced the back yard of a house in a residential neighborhood. After the fire was out, and overhaul was underway...We noticed these little lights flying around about 30 feet in the air, behind a house across the street. It was a quad drone watching us work the fire!! Lmao The neighbors across the street were using it to rubber neck. |
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Posted: 2/17/2014 7:43:08 PM EDT
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This new hobby is going to break my bank acct. Just ordered a Fat Shark FPV system.
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Posted: 2/17/2014 8:30:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/17/2014 10:47:35 PM EDT
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How upgradeable is the Blade 350? I have narrowed it down to either the DJI 450 with ardupilot or the Blade 350.
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Posted: 2/17/2014 10:59:18 PM EDT
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How upgradeable is the Blade 350? I have narrowed it down to either the DJI 450 with ardupilot or the Blade 350. I personally can't tell you, but I love the bird just the way it is. The 450 being on an open frame should be easily upgradeable though. The QX just seems to fit my current plans and after I get my Aquacopter built and FPV in I should be set to start shooting some Of my videos I have in my head. Waiting on my gimbal to arrive from China will be my biggest problem. |
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Posted: 2/17/2014 11:04:16 PM EDT
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If I did go with the Blade 350, then the first thing I would want to add is Telemetry. After that, would be a FatShark. Adding these to the DJI 450 is easy. Has anyone done these mods to their Blade?
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Posted: 2/17/2014 11:14:53 PM EDT
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Glad to hear it. My fixed wing is on 433mhz for control and 5.8ghz for video. GoPro shouldnt give me any fits. I joined the quad rotor brotherhood yesterday. Got a 40 dollar Eflite micro. Fun having in a ground effect hover bouncing along the floor. The cats are not impressed. My thumbs dont have the fine motor skills to keep steady throttle while turning. Hand eye coordination will come eventually. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The above foil wrap worked!!!!! I went to the exact same takeoff spot, aquired GPS lock quickly, stayed locked, flew smoothly without issue in near total darkness and hopefully I got some interesting video Glad to hear it. My fixed wing is on 433mhz for control and 5.8ghz for video. GoPro shouldnt give me any fits. I joined the quad rotor brotherhood yesterday. Got a 40 dollar Eflite micro. Fun having in a ground effect hover bouncing along the floor. The cats are not impressed. My thumbs dont have the fine motor skills to keep steady throttle while turning. Hand eye coordination will come eventually. You will be unpleasantly surprised. A goPro emits a ton of noise at 433 too. Copper foil works better than Al and looks better too.
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Posted: 2/17/2014 11:32:24 PM EDT
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You will be unpleasantly surprised. A goPro emits a ton of noise at 433 too. Copper foil works better than Al and looks better too.
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The above foil wrap worked!!!!! I went to the exact same takeoff spot, aquired GPS lock quickly, stayed locked, flew smoothly without issue in near total darkness and hopefully I got some interesting video Glad to hear it. My fixed wing is on 433mhz for control and 5.8ghz for video. GoPro shouldnt give me any fits. I joined the quad rotor brotherhood yesterday. Got a 40 dollar Eflite micro. Fun having in a ground effect hover bouncing along the floor. The cats are not impressed. My thumbs dont have the fine motor skills to keep steady throttle while turning. Hand eye coordination will come eventually. You will be unpleasantly surprised. A goPro emits a ton of noise at 433 too. Copper foil works better than Al and looks better too.
I'm hoping that the heavy duty aluminum foil will be all I need. I really don't want to put foil tape on as it will be more permanent and I use these cameras for a lot of other activities besides quad flying, Regular aluminum foil may or may not work. I have read conflicting stories on each. It would be nice if the RC and gopro manufacturers could acknowledge the problem and find a solution once and for all. |
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Posted: 2/17/2014 11:34:35 PM EDT
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You will be unpleasantly surprised. A goPro emits a ton of noise at 433 too. Copper foil works better than Al and looks better too.
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The above foil wrap worked!!!!! I went to the exact same takeoff spot, aquired GPS lock quickly, stayed locked, flew smoothly without issue in near total darkness and hopefully I got some interesting video Glad to hear it. My fixed wing is on 433mhz for control and 5.8ghz for video. GoPro shouldnt give me any fits. I joined the quad rotor brotherhood yesterday. Got a 40 dollar Eflite micro. Fun having in a ground effect hover bouncing along the floor. The cats are not impressed. My thumbs dont have the fine motor skills to keep steady throttle while turning. Hand eye coordination will come eventually. You will be unpleasantly surprised. A goPro emits a ton of noise at 433 too. Copper foil works better than Al and looks better too.
Got my first flights with FPV yesterday. Three in a row, smoked the ground wire from my ESC because my universal BEC/lowvoltage warning system didnt dead pin the pos/neg. The BEC/low voltage system probably saved my receiver. Third flight I put the gopro on. It is only a hero2 with no wifi capability. I am guessing it still has the ability to put off interference but I didnt notice anything in my limited flight of out to 800 yards or so. I did notice that there is noise being put into the GoPro though either from the motor or from the video TX. Will be doing an aluminum foil wrap on GoPro to see if video quality gets better. Cant wait to get a proper glider with folding prop to fly some fpv. The skysurfer I have needs to have the prop spinning non-stop or it is just a ton of drag. Flew with some wind which made for great climbs but it sucked trying to fly out to my goal and back. Used up a ton of energy because I couldnt go into cruise mode. Flight time was around 6 minutes on a 4s 3400 pack, landed and had 3.85 volts average per cell so I have a little bit of fudge room. Low voltage indicator worked like a champ with it placed in view of the FPV camera. Eventually I will get a flying wing and really get after it. |
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