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    F550 props l/h thread issue

    I recently bought a new version of the F550 but the self tightening props have 3 left hand thread motors and 3 right hand. (2212/920KV) This means as far as know, that I'm now restricted to using only DJI props When I asked my provider if they issued separate left hand thread nuts so I can use...
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    F550 and Aurora9X Wiring quandry

    I'm relatively new to all this but I just bought a DJI 550 after losing my F450 in a fly away which came back 5 weeks later (but that's another story posted here) and want to use my Hitec Aurora 9x transmitter coupled with an Hitec Optima 9 receiver and Naza M Lite system. However, while I can...
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    How to do flips and rolls query

    As a relative newbie flying in GPS mode with my DJI F450 with naza M lite, I've restricted myself to flying in GPS mode. However, I'm now ready to go a bit further and want to know how to do flips and rolls. I realize I need to be in manual mode to achieve this but I'm wondering if anyone knows...
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    My Flyaway Came Home 5 weeks later

    On Easter Saturday I cried as my DJI 450 flew away into oblivion to never be seen again..or so I thought. I'd been flying just on dusk amidst a heavily treed area just near where I live. Visibility was getting low so I decided it was time to quit so I started to bring my 450 back towards me...
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    What's the difference between atti mode and Manual?

    I've been constanlly flying in GPS mode as a beginner for a month or so and now ready to be a bit more daring. I have an DJI F450 with Naza M Lite fitted and it's getting a little boring flying around in the limited GPS mode so I swtched it to Atti mode but it didn't seem to make a lot of...
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    Flashing lights suggestions required for poor eyesight.

    Hi I'm pretty new to this sort of thing but bought and assembled a quad copter a couple of months ago.My problem is that my eyes aren't as good as they once were and I have problems with distance site and orientation. When my bird is up against a blue sky background, I'm having difficulty...
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    What's the best battery for a 450

    This might sound like a dumb question but being new to all this has me a little confused. At the moment I'm using a 11.1 V 4000mAh Lipo battery which is fine but I'm thinking about going up a step for more flying time. So, my question concerns the voltage. Do I need to stick to 11.1 Volt...
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    What's the besr battery charger for a F450?

    I'm new to all this stuff but enjoying it immensely. However, I've recently bought a DJI F450 and successfully got it flying but the battery charger I already had (from Ebay) doesn't seem to be adequate to charge a new battery I just bought. (Turnigy 30-40C 3 cell 11.1V 4000mAh). I also already...
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    Best batteries for DJI 450 query

    Being a rank newby to the hobby, I just bought and assembled a 450 but need some advice on which batteries to buy as spares. I know that 3S-4S min of 2200 mAh are recommended but being ignorant of such things, it doesn't mean much to me. Would somebody be kind enough to offer an explanation and...
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