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Thank you, for you input. Really helpful and very welcome. I'm based in the lower east side. My rig can support props up to 17". The only concern I had with the E800 props was that they were the quick release push fit design. The kit is yet to arrive, I'd be keen to know if the quick release...

Apologies if this is covered in another thread. Please lead me there if it is... I've been looking for a cost effective package to put on my DIY hex build. I have 4 x 4S 5400 mah Lipos. I've just purchased the E800 tuned propulsion system and two additional 6S 6000 mah Lipos. The lipo...

I didn't have much luck with this post in the FPV area. I'm hoping that it's sufficiently 'do-it-yourself' electronics to be worthy of this area of the forum instead: During a recent 'upgrade' I managed to create a short that burnt out the FPV transmitter on my craft. I have the GAUI GV-100...

During a recent 'upgrade' I managed to create a short that burnt out the FPV transmitter on my craft. I have the GAUI GV-100 Vision 5.8GHz Tx/Rx: http://www.rc-drones.com/GAU-GV-100-Vision-system.php I'm hoping to replace the transmitter with this...

Mission accomplished... I went with the Buck regulator suggestion and bought two of these: http://www.amazon.com/RioRand-LM2596-Converter-Module-1-23V-30V/dp/B008BHAOQO I connected each one up to one of my 4S batteries, tuned the output voltage by turning the brass screw on the top of each...

Thanks all, some great advice here. I appreciate everyone taking the time to add their input. With the buck regulator suggestion, is it best to run two of these? One for the FPV transmitter and one for the gimbal? How easy is it to alter the output voltage? Am I right in thinking I won't need...

Thanks Silverburn, great advice. Are you running a 4S into the Polaris as well? It mentions in the write up that output voltage changes with input voltage. Are you using these ferites or did you go for something smaller: http://www.gryphon-mall.com/product.php?id_product=67

I think I've found a solution to the long winded query I posted above: http://www.cnchelicopter.com/servlet/the-2681/xmhobbies-AKE-Super-PMU/Detail This UBEC appears to support an output range from a 4S supply that will provide both my FPV transmitter and my Tarrot gimbal. If anyone has a...

Greetings all, I've added a new Tarrot T-2D brushless gimbal to my DJI F550. Until recently my previous servo gimbal was powered via a 5V BEC off the main distribution board. The heavier weight of the Tarrot over my light servo gimbal has lowered my flight time from 12 minutes to 8. Mainly due...

Calling suppliers, builders, UAV specialists... We want to send you our DJI 550 and get you to fit and tune a suitable gimbal for our Go Pro Hero 3, an FPV system and some navigation lights to our 550. We have cash to spend. The only catch is that we need it back by Thursday April 25th. Any...

Again, more great advice helloman1976, thanks. My testing was a little more rudimentary by comparison: http://vimeo.com/moonshinemedia/review/62075052/a7d9a1d507 In the video I flew the 550 with the non-functioning X468XT landing gear and camera mount attached as well as a GoPro Hero3 in it's...

Thanks helloman1976, it did infact turn out to be the low-voltage warning. I calibrated the consumption warning to the fully charged state indicated on my Hyperion charger. 16.8v. When consumption dropped below 15.4 the drone landed. (At about 6mins). I turned off the warning in the assistant...

Thanks for the interest and feedback guys. Just to clarify, the X468XT, landing gear, servos and go-pro have all been on the 550 since it was delivered. It was supplied without the BEC and connectors to the MC. I should have detailed it better in my original post but the troubleshooting step...

I'm very new to the world of multi-rotors but eager to learn. Any input, theories or advice here would be greatly appreciated I bought a custom built F550 in December. Lots of fun until I noticed on a flight last week and one this week that the flight time we were getting from our 4S Lipoly...

Another new kid from the school down the road that didn't want to move to the area. Hopes to make friends but is keeping up the persona of a steely eyed U-Boat commander until he's broken the ice with the older kids. Just don't ask him to go up on the roof or dare him to let the tires down on...