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    Motors starting on their own-Bluetooth headset causing it?

    Anybody had this happen? When using bluetooth headsets between pilot and the camera operator, we have experienced motors starting with no input from the radio. Slow spool that eventually will run them at full speed. As the long-range bluetooth headset is a new addition to the equipment, we...
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    For Sale Zenmuse Z-15 GH3 / 4

    Selling a Z15 GH3 gimbal. It has been adapted for GH4 use with the Kopterworx HDMI converter. Both GH3 /4 can be used. This gimbal has served me well. Asking 1000 euros. Buyer pays shipping. Tuomas
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    A2 triple Yellow flash. Motors won't start.

    How would the heli know this without the GPS on? TP.
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    A2 triple Yellow flash. Motors won't start.

    Does the A2 allow flying without the GPS puck? TP.
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    Vulcan UAV 900 Hexa + Z15 etc

    For sale. Vulcan UAV 900 hexa frame with: Wookong + iOSD mk II Zenmuse Z15 GH3 modified for GH4 with Kopterworx HDMI converter Excellent gimbal dampening. Never any vibrations in the picture. RC Timer / DJI retractable landing gear Super bright LEDs Rain dome Boscam 5.8 GHz video transmitter...
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    onemandrone.com, your personal hexacopter!

    With a pilot inside...its not a drone anymore. TP.
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    Airborne Mechatronics - Heavylift KX-8

    Hello, if I remember correctly the flying weight is about 15 kilos with the RED and the Mini added a few hundred grams. This naturally depends on the lenses used. But in general the weight increase is small. Tuomas
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    Airborne Mechatronics - Heavylift KX-8

    Hello, I flew that copter that day:) I guess I got to lift the Alexa Mini among the first... Tuomas
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    How the Pros fly

    Atti mode or GPS mode. When filming, always a 2-man setup. Only advantages while doing that: Better material for the customer Shorter flights with less retakes Pilot has always 2 extra eyes to help if needed Nobody steals your transmitter or disturbs your flying without facing the camera op...
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    Airborne X8, any one used these?

    We use U7:s and the Hercules powerboard. The flying weight with a RED and 2x Tattu 12000 batteries is around 14 kg. Tuomas
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    Airborne X8, any one used these?

    We have flown them for a while now, know the designers well and are in constant dialog with the factory. They are based in Tallinn, Estonia just 2 hours away from us in Helsinki. We have traveled and operated the frame in Europe and Africa. The frame can take extreme heat and be flown in almost...
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    best way to have a 2 man, 1 man gimbal setup?

    I use 2 receivers. The first, controlling the heli on channels 1-8. The second for the gimbal on channels 9-14. On my model memory the gimbal controls are always there if need to fly alone. Then the gimbal rx is paired to my flight transmitter. Usually, with a camera operator, the gimbal rx is...
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    advice for flying a ghost

    Mine in action: http://youtu.be/RGvbIzPJuT4
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    advice for flying a ghost

    The arms are wrapped tightly in white sheet. Then there are long torn sheet strips hanging from the middle. I glued them together in some spots with hot glue to make it a bit more rigid. Then there is a painted styrofoam skull with LED eyes, and some white LED strips pointing down lighting the...
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