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As users of RC craft capable of aerial photography and video, how will we know when the FAA makes a ruling on the use of or RC or UAV's for commercial aerial photography? Where are these laws and regulations on the web? Thanks in advance for any help.

As users of RC craft capable of aerial photography and video, how will we know when the FAA makes a ruling on the use of or RC or UAV's for commercial aerial photography? Where are these laws and regulations on the web? Thanks in advance for any help.

Thanks for the reply Pelted. Are your 4S 4000's Turnigy brand? It sounds like you are pleased with their performance.

I've been flying my DJI 550 for a few weeks now using the 2 Pulse 6600 mHa 4S batteries I have. (1 at a time) These cost me $129.00 each. They are heavy batteries. I get about 10 minutes flying time with a total weight of about 5 lb, ~2260 grams (aerial photography w GoPro) I want a couple...

For Sale: Pheonix RC 4 Flight Simulation ( used ) This RC flight Simulator hooks directly to your radio (if your radio has a trainer port) Works with most Spectrum and other brands. I bought this new for $129.00 just a few weeks ago and I no longer need it. I'm willing to sell it for...

Some Saugus Massachusetts Aerial stills.

I found the store mode option, after getting into the charge mode I pushed the down arrow. Store mode in progress as I type. I presume that if all "charge" settings are correct, "store" will bring it to the correct voltage. Not sure what you mean by TCS capacity. If I finish flying one day...

Trying to figure out how to get my Hyperion 720i charger to get my Pulse 6600 mha battery at the proper storage voltage. The charger manual is not very clear, especially about "store". Up until this point I've been using my batteries within and hour or so after charging. I run then them down...

Leslie wrote: " I will be putting my name and contact phone number on my new F550 just in case" Two ways to look at that. A good way might be: It comes down unexpectedly and you cannot find or retrieve it. Someone honest finds it, then reads your contact info (and reward notice) and returns...

http://youtu.be/tV-8a6Z1kMk Stills: https://plus.google.com/photos/104688579048759425474/albums/5800083779192696801

I've got between 1-2 hours of flight logged on the DJI-550 so far since my start of this thread. The craft still lurches to one side a bit on take-off, seems random directions. I have not changed gains but I'll look into it. I'm really learning the limitations of the GoPro still image and...

Had a successful (long duration) first flight today. OMG !!! I'll post video shortly. Got at least 15 minutes out of the Pulse 6600. I am amazed at how easy to fly the DJI-550 is. I am completely THRILLED !!! Stayed in GPS mode the entire time. The stability is astounding even in the windy...

Thanks Ben for posting the photo of how you used foam above the large black GoPro mount to isolate vibration. Do you find this set up gets you better better photos and videos? Do you launch by hand or from a ring to accommodate the GoPro?

After re-reading the NAZA manual, I now understand more about attitude mode and GPS modes.

UPDATE: I made my first flight semi- controlled in my back yard, however brief! Tom's advice about popping it up was a good help. I still have lots to learn...

http://www.dji-innovations.com/products/flame-wheel-multi-rotor/specifications/ 2400 G ?

Thanks for the tips. I presume "attitide" mode is "altitude hold mode" and that it was a translation error from Japanese. How is it that we can take off and accend in "attitude" mode if it is meant to hold altitude? Also, why do the motors stop when the throttle is lowered too much in...

Trying to accomplish my first flight with my recently built DJI 550. The craft wants to lift off at varying angles and not come up straight. I have not had a successful take off yet. Flipped it over a couple of times. :-( I know there are lots of variables which could be causing this. Props...

Before my first flight, I'll be installing Graupner props on my DJI-550. The prop bores need to be opened up to the 8MM size of the motor shafts. A 5/16 drill should do the trick. 5/16= .312" and 8MM = .314" I have a small vise on my drill press to hold the prop in place while drilling, so as...

Thank for the post and sharing the video Mark. I'm a few steps behind you with my 550 build. No prior RC experience here either. I plan to make my first flight in manual within the next few days. I can control my Blade MQX pretty well (as long as I don't loose orientation) but have not...