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    SkyJib/AeroDrive 8 Crash Video

    Andreas, Motors are dumb. The have no idea what you intend to do with them. Companies that make motors are less dumb but still have no idea what you are going to do with them. People who use motors are almost smart by comparison. Only "we" have the total knowledge of what we intend to do with a...
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    SkyJib/AeroDrive 8 Crash Video

    Like many I was in love with the WK-M. I had used DJI on my helis and found the mr setup easy and accurate. My ship flew well and I had full confidence in it till one day when... Out of the blue of the western sky (I was in Calgary filming) came ( no not Sky King) ( wait for it) my hexa ...
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    SkyJib/AeroDrive 8 Crash Video

    I am going to wade into this hornets nest with some trepidation. Let me state that in no way do I intend to insult or demean the choices or thought process of anyone who has gone this route. So before I start let me clarify that this is just my opinion (although I think a fairly informed...
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    2 FPV units one copter.

    What you may want to try is using two cameras and one video transmitter by sharing the video output with a switch. I have used this (with a gimbal operator) and it works quite well. Available from several sources...
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    Alternative ESC's and Motors

    Dave, Thanks for the reply. I have a hex with DJI and may run the same if it turns out the Schulze ESC's are fast enough. If I run the Plettenbergs only I will run MK. I have flown the Plettenbergs for six years at various national and W/C's (aerobatics) and there simply is not a better more...
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    Alternative ESC's and Motors

    I have used both Plettenberg motors and Schulze ESC's in other applications. Does anyone have experience using these for a Cinestar 8/6 or other HL multirotor? Your comments are most appreciated. Thanks, Kim.
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