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    Real Estate in Virginia Beach

    Here is a recent video I put together for some clients in Virginia Beach. Filmed using a Phantom 3 for aerials and a Panasonic GH4/MOVI M5 for handheld shots.
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    Mistletoe drone launched at TGIF - UK

    http://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2014/50/bn-drone-disaster-at-tgifridays-2014-12-12-bk_2014_50.html Looks like the pilot of the incident is David Quinones of SkyCamUSA. Someone should have a talk with him.
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    12kg AUW with 5s setup?

    I find that in some cases higher voltage can produce more heat if paired with the wrong motor and ESC. If the motor is too powerful and has to run at a low throttle percentage, then the ESC is more likely to run hot because the FETs on the ESC are off more and the motor generates more heat in...
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    12kg AUW with 5s setup?

    There is no reason why 5s can't lift 12kg. Since you are running 5s vs. 6s, you would just need to find a motor that is the middle of the road kv. I would suggest 400 - 500 kv and something that will put out 3KG of thrust at that voltage. The T-Motor MN4120 465kv motor would put you in this...
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    Futaba T8FG Super channels 9 thru 14 versus NAZA 8 channels

    I seem to remember having similar issues with channels 13 and 14. I think I had intermittent luck using it to turn on or off the HDMI converter. I ended up unplugging the channel. I do use one of the channels with my shutter release switch. You should be in pretty good shape with 12 channels...
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Here is another house I shot for real estate. This one is located in the historic area of Norfolk, VA.
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Yes, I converted it into X8. I just bought different motor mounts to allow for coax arrangement and used 4 arms. I am using the RC Timer Legacy Gimbal. It isn't perfect by any means, but I am getting jello free shots. I ran both of the videos above through Virtual Dub - Deshaker. It hurts...
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Shot with Tarot 1000 X8 and Panasonic GH2.
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Shot with Tarot 1000 X8 and Panasonic GH2.
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    2014 - best ESC at the moment?

    Adding to the Bryharv situation. Simulating an octo weighing maybe 30lbs. I expect my current draw to be around 100 amps average for hover. Divide that by 8 motors and I arrive at 12.5 amps for my target amp draw. We ran the U7 490kv on 6s, 12.5 amps and 16" prop for 5 minutes. The...
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    FS: 8x Protek 4s 6400 70c Packs for sale

    I have 8x ProTek 6400mah 70C hard case packs. I received them in a package purchase, but I don't have a use for them. They look brand new. I am asking for $75 each. Make me an offer.
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    RC control of GH4

    While I haven't used the shutter release from the link above, I used the same shutter release cable and switch that I use on the GH1, GH2, GH3 with the Gh4. I would expect it to work.
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    What multi airframe for heavy lift use?

    I have used the Tarot 1000 and it is very sturdy. I use it in X8 configuration and have flown it with 30lb. all up weight. I can give it a thumbs up. I owned a hex Carbon Core and I felt like it wasn't sturdy enough for big cameras.
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    GH4 Arial footage

    I happen to own a GH1, GH2, and GH3. The GH4 that we used was pre-production, and we did not use it for stills at all, so I can't really comment on it. Focus peaking is handy. One thing that I wasn't crazy about was the micro HDMI plug. Someone will need to produce a flexible cable for it...
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    GH4 Arial footage

    I was lucky enough to be part of the team that went to Mexico to shoot with the GH4. Bryan brought me along so that we would have two copters, gimbals, batteries...He had a Cinestar 8 and the MOVI for this job. I brought a Tarrot 1000 built as an X8 and a Legacy gimbal from RCTimer. We used...
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    Possibly a silly question about the LIPO 80% rule

    When we are talking about 80% we are referring to the capacity of the battery in mah. So your example of using 4000mah out of 5000mah is the correct line of thinking. That number does not change under load conditions. You are consuming watts and mah as your flight progresses. Your voltage...
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    Need help from radio experts

    gtranquilla and Electo 2, thanks for the replies and info. I agree that the radar and communications will need to be shut down during flight operations. My talking with the contractor indicates that this is fairly normal procedure when servicing is being done. I think that maybe a test flight...
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    Need help from radio experts

    I am in talks with a contractor that installs equipment on NAVY ships and they need photos taken of their installations. The jobs would require me to fly at varying distances from their installation and to take still photos for them. I have already done a demo for them at there building and...
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