Recent content by egoli

The two times the Phantom flew straight up certainly seems like failsafe. But this doesn't account for it hiving off parallel to the ground, which it did three times nor suddenly veering off or shutting down. And, if it is the failsafe mode that kicked in and out - why? Thanks for the reply, Egoli

I have a dead Phantom and don’t know why or what to do about it. Below, in some detail, is the saga of mysterious events that caused that death. I am hoping that someone might identify with these events and be able to offer constructive advice. When I first received my Phantom, it flew...

Thanks Cheshirecat. Having a look at the recommended sites now.

Hey Kilby I'm already in the photography business so taking pictures from a better point of view is just a small progression. The question I asked is the result of a client asking me to take it further. I understand my lack of knowledge, that's why I am looking for advice from guys like you.

HI kilby My GoPro sends wifi video to the ipad. How else could I see what the camera sees in real time?

Hi all I asked a while back about wifi time delays. That was when I was considering getting a quad. Now I have a Phantom/Hero black combination. The time delay of data from the GoPro to the ipad is 4 seconds plus. When taking stills or video this is way too long, especially in tight...

Hey iceman17. Just had a look at your ice and snow video. Made me homesick. I grew up in Calgary a long time ago. Born 1941. Now I live in the sub tropical heat of Durban South Africa. When, on rare occasions, it snows in the mountains near us, it's a big deal. Just wondered where exactly you...

Thanks kloner. Seawolf it is. Jack

Hi IrisAerial These aerial 360 pans were sharp and seamless and 3D. Doesn't seem possible does it. Thanks, Jack

Thanks kloner. I have looked at the Gopano but the tour I was referring to was 3D so it is still a mystery. Jack

Hi Benjamin (I have a grandson of the same name) The GoPro shoots great hi res stills and has 50mm setting to get rid of fish eye. Looked up cheap FPV cameras and found CCD Killer camera at US$ 65.00. It is small at 21x28mm and certainly more than good enough to fly with so it sounds like a...

How do I know what the camera sees? I have been researching reasonably priced rc aerial photo/video hardware and the GP Hero 3 Black has seemed like a good bet. But, I have just come to realise that, when taking still photos, I will not have visual feedback from the camera. So how do I know what...

Thanks again Breezemont. I'm sold. I now feel OK about the Phantom and the Hero 3. Jack

Thanks Chris. Some good stuff here. Jack

Thanks for your advice. I would, of course, make sure that the props are balanced. And I have read lots about cushioning the camera against vibrations. But, like you said, it still seems very hit and miss. Jack