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    IOSD MKII + H4-3D..

    Heya everyone, I am trying to setup FPV on my s900... starting with a small camera and gimble for now, I have the H4-3D and a her04 black ( $106.61 on Quibids ).. I know its not a common setup for a S900, but i am having issues getting it setup. Was wondering if there is anyone who knows a...
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    I am planning on building another smaller unit.I might look at getting the one you mention. Does look like good practice. I just want to finish this one 1st... I am about to start adjusting my gains. Flying at default so far.. Still need a camera & gimble.. Im enjoying myself so far. And look...
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    Im taking it slow. I am so worried about breaking this one, I am being very careful... I think i will build a quad for a fun machine. This one is a lot of money up in the air. but im getting used to it. Crash count still at 0
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    Got my battery and took flight today. No crashes yet.. was worried with a 16000 mah battery with no counterweight on other side was way out of balance. but flew pretty nice.. All I did was hover and hold position landing and taking off. After 10 mins of flying I put it away untill tomorrow. Now...
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    I finally got dropbox installed on computer and can put up pics. Now, its pretty standard S900 I'm guessing but i am curious as to what to do with the antenna cables hanging from the A2.. I have all I need to fly setup now except batteries.. and a charger... I was thinking a 16000 mah battery...
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    It's going good. I have pics. Just need to find a place to host.. Headed to my shop.in a few mins. Will put up the pics..
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    I appriciate the info. I look foward to posting a build as I go pics. I'm sure I will make mistakes that you pros can help me catch. Excited to start.. That little copter looks like fun. Might get one for practice with fpv till I setup the large one.. Thanks again. All info is appriciated
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    I figured on building this one slowly after the initial setup, doing fpv, gimble, dslr.. etc.. I think i might build a quad beater for training before I try doing anything to crazy. But the s900 is coming. Had already put the deposit in.. shold be here friday or saturday.. who knows.. maybe...
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    I intend to do weekend flying and photography as a hobby. I work with large yachts currently and have an "in" with a few captains. I would imagine there is money to be made doing aerial photography for these boats while underway.. I have not flown anything large yet.... I am thinking that will...
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    So, I got ahold of a DCI dealer who was able to get me what i needed.. and got talked into a S900 with A2, with 4114 pro motors.. I think i got a good price at $2050.00.. I might still someday make a f550.. but for now this is the direction i am going...now i just need everything else... any...
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    Im not sure, but now that I am looking.. looks like a DJI Power Distribution Board comes with the e600 set.. One less thing to get.
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    My 1st build. (F550 custom)

    Okay, as promised.. I have put together a "shopping list"... I would appriciate any feedback and comments.. I have not placed an order yet.. so there is time to change and add items.. I dont have a FPV listed, as I am not sure what to get there. I have seen a few that work with Ipad, but I'm an...
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    Kit VS. Phantom Vision 2+

    Ebay has a set of 6 for 95 dollars. plus 5 dollars shipping. seemed decent. I am still listing things out. Had to work till 10pm last night so didnt get anything done. Hopefull today i will have my list set up.... For now, back to work. Peter
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    Kit VS. Phantom Vision 2+

    I will post my entire order for the build, Once complete. And I would appriciate any feedback from you pros. I'm a painter by trade, and was planning on making a body to cover up the center and part way along the arms. Will probably have questions once I start that process too. I plan on...
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    Kit VS. Phantom Vision 2+

    I think I'm kinda planning a f550 kit with the 50mm longer aluminum arms.. wanted to put e600's in. Been reading it should improve flight time. Still looking into flight controller and gps. There is a combo kit for 300 dollars but not Sure of quality. So, kinda doing a f550.. but starting with...
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    Who here is from FL?

    I am in Plantation. Just getting started in hobby, hopefully soon ill have a f550 up and running. just gotta order the parts. Peter
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    Kit VS. Phantom Vision 2+

    I replied on my phone earlier. Autocorrect fixed f550 to ft 50.. Again, thank you all for the information. Getting my orders in now. hopefully in a week or 2 i should be flying. Ill worry about a camera once I have finished. Peter
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    Kit VS. Phantom Vision 2+

    Thank you. This information has been helpful. I think i am going to go with the ft 50 for my 1st build. Looking foward to getting started. Will put up pics when I am finished. Thanks again, Peter
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    Kit VS. Phantom Vision 2+

    Price wasn't my big concern. I dont mind hobby king if their kits are of good quality. The massed produced ready to fly was what I was trying to steer cleAR of. If Im building my own machine. I was thinking I could make a higher quality for same budget. . Has anyone here had any major issues...
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    Kit VS. Phantom Vision 2+

    I am new to the hobby, and wanted a project.. I went to one of my local hobby shops in hopes to purchace a kit for a decent multi-rotor.. After talking to the guy, he was saying for me to build a comparable unit would cost me over $2500.00.. Or i could pay them $1300.00 for their DJI Phantom...
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