Search results

I know it's kinda hard to get a consensus on this but: I have a bunch of Lipos that are awfully puffy looking. I got them used, so I unfortunately don't know their history. However, all the cells are balanced, and when I do an IR measurement using my icharger 406, they read no more than 5 milli...

Thanks! I'll definitely look into these options... not sure what kinda budget I'm working with yet. As far as the lightbridge goes, what's people's experience with the consistency of the signal? Would you consider it "sellable"?

I have a potential opportunity where a client wants to stream live IMAG from a drone flying at an event. What do people consider the most reliable VTX systems out there for Live HD video over the air, ideally with rare/no signal disruption? Is the lightbridge up to snuff? Are there other options...

I've never used the aeroxcraft gimbal, but I've been using the h3 3d for a while now and have zero complaints. It's smooth and silky like sweet butter cream in summertime. But it'll cost ya.

The problem is a 3+ AND any halfway decent lens upgrade costs more than a 4 black...

I just got a hero 4 black and did some flights with it - it's definitely a little heavier - the h3-3d doesn't naturally balance when it's off. BUT so far in operation it seems to work fine... maybe a little more prone to occasional jittering in wind, but mostly pretty smooth. I tried balancing...

So I just charged a zippy 4s 5000ma that has been in storage for only about 2 months. When I put it on the charger (ge power b6) the voltage read about 14.something - I didn't note it, just hit go. But seeing as it was over 14 for sure I was unconcerned. I always charge while I'm in the room...

If I DO go for a 6s system, what do people think about the DJI e600 system on an f550 extended to a 650 size hex? Or am I gonna wanna go with a brand new 800-900+ frame and get it over with? It's starting to feel like the real financial pain in this hobby can come from too many half-assed...

I'll try to keep this concise, I've been strategizing for a while about trying to lift a panasonic LX100 with my F550. I'm about to pull the trigger on the Aimdroix extended arms, and some T-motor MN3110 700kv with 12" props. I'm considering the TP100 gimbal...

I don't know enough to comment on if y-connecting is even possible, but it seems to me that even if it was, the "inner" and "outer" motors on each arm would be always spinning at the same rate, although they are different distances from the COG... I'd think one of the two motors would be...

Even though on paper it's fine, my poor f550 with the stock e300 just sounds like it's struggling to keep up at times... It might be totally psychological, but I suspect I'd feel a lot more confident flying if I slapped a v8 on this sucker...

Thanks kloner, I guess I just mostly want to make sure I'm not looking at any catastrophic problems, I really only expect to be flying under-weight for a couple months, just to feel it out with a go pro before I do the camera upgrade. Do people ever add "dummy weight" to smooth out AP? Is that...

The only whining I've seen about it so far is "the buttons are too small and hard to push"

Just wondering - I've been testing a possible setup on ecalc, and it's hovering at ~30% throttle, and saying that it can support an extra 3000g payload. Is this acceptable for aerial photography? Or does it lead to problems with stability or otherwise? I'm looking to upgrade my F550 with some...

Any pro thoughts on this new guy as a compromise? I'm thinking of extending my f550 to lift it... http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/panasonic-lx100-hands-on/

So I pulled a couple Lipos out after about a month of non-use, and they smell (not too strongly, but noticable) like a sweet acetone kind of smell. From what I've read, that means they are punctured? It's really weird because I've never crashed with them and always handled gingerly - no reason...

I may be biased but Saranac Lake makes a great base-camp. Big enough town for everything you need, but the lake (Lower Saranac) is 90% undeveloped, so you are in the wilderness in minutes. But you'll need a boat for that. Really anywhere in the Adirondacks I'd recommend trying to get on a boat...

I pretty much exclusively shoot 1080 narrow 60fps now. The narrow view is best for getting out in front of the props (I have the aeroxcraft booms but they don't quite cut it in forward flight) and for reducing the fisheye effect. 60 fps for the ability to go slo-mo if you want. You've gotta have...

Shot this in my homeland of the Adirondacks, NY with F550 and gopro. The first time I've ever gotten enough footage to put together a proper vid! The video appears to be in the process of going semi-viral in upstate NY (over 4000 hits in less than 2 days)!

Kinda noobish question but, I've been running an f550 naza v2 with the new e300 system at the default naza gains (125,125,100,100), and it's been running pretty well, just slightly sluggish. I see on other threads most people running f550 at like 170% gains across the board! So I've decided to...