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  1. Johnb80

    Need help switching from 1-man to 2-man config with Taranis and Alexmos

    I don't know the specific Tx's involved BUT with my Tx setup I would do the following. Setup the master Tx as you have, all good for 1 man ops. Setup a buddy system so that only the gimbal channels go to the buddy box. On the buddy box, set up a mix from the sticks to the reed channels. Job...
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    Video & Stills

    Canon has a good reputation, I know the 5D can do video and stills and I've been told I can achieve what I'm wanting to do with it I.e. Switch modes whilst airborne. I'm hoping someone will confirm this or otherwise, I am completely open to suggestions. I have pretty much ruled out GoPro because...
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    Video & Stills

    Hi, Thank you to everyone so far for the great advice I have received. I have decided on a Hexacraft platform either hex or oct with a DJI A2 controller. I now need to decide on the gimbal and camera system. The movi M5 has been recommended as the very best but of course it comes at a price but...
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    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    Jeez I'm getting confused now LOL, maybe you are right. Anyway it's academic now my current plan is a Hexacrafter platform. Thanks for your advice. John
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    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    That's a very kind offer, unfortunately at the moment I work in Romania and live at the RC Hotel in Cirfu for the summer. I won't be back in the UK until the end of September. Regards - John
  6. Johnb80

    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    Hi, Hexane after have been fantastic with their very prompt replies and advice, I'm now trying to filter through the mountain of information I have. Thanks everyone for your advice. John
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    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    Thank you, I'll go and have a look. Regards john
  8. Johnb80

    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    Oh dear, I'm going sound a bit rude here, it's actually 20cm or 200mm, does that make a difference? J
  9. Johnb80

    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    Hi, I suppose in some way that's what I've done. I figured that good HD movies and stills would be handled by the Canon 5D at 22 Megapixels, full frame sensor. This can be carried by the Align 690 with the 5D gimbal that they do. I then looked for something that would be more of a daily runabout...
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    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    Hi it's 690 not 670. Thanks for the other info, I'll have a look. Regards - John
  11. Johnb80

    BNUC new airworthiness charge £1900+????

    On their website it actually states this applies to sub 20kg vehicles.
  12. Johnb80

    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    Hi Angus, Thanks for your reply. I will get in touch with Elliot and see what he recommends, thank you. On the subject of photography, I did a Diploma in Photography at the Grimsby Institute about 10 years ago, mainly to learn Photoshop. I have had a life long interest in photography, that...
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    New(ish) Commercial Startup - Any Advice?

    Very quick background, Private Pilots License, BMFA Area Chief Examiner, Flown Helis and Fixed Wing (Mainly fixed wing), Work offshore as an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Pilot. So im wanting to have a go at commercial aerial photography / surveys. I hope my background and skillset will stand...
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