Recent content by RikMac

Hi Bart, I live in a large retirement community with a mowed, grass entrance field of about 5-6 acres, which is where I presently fly. There are, as above, several RC clubs within about 10-20 miles. Last fall and earlier this year, I emailed the contact info but recd. no replies, so that's my...

Hi Bart, There are several RC clubs nearby, however none are with multi-rotor sets and don't seem to want to talk 'our language', and their meetings are few and far between. So… even tho I have checked for clubs a few months ago on AMA, I haven't found any. I'm more than willing to start a club...

Hi Steve, You don't say what brand and type of controller you use. I use a Spektrum DX6i and initially I fly only in Safe Mode, making sure my final light sequence is a solid green. After placing the quad on the ground (usually on a flat cardboard about 2 ft square). Then I move directly back...

Hi Bartman, I'm a 'member' in about 4 different forums (incl. AMA), and enjoy the ability to add, solve, enjoy, educate myself, with all layers of RC multi-groups. I'm starting my 'second childhood' at 81 yr old. Last year, I was planning to do a 'George H.W. Bush skydive on my 80th, howver...

Hi all, Just a quick request: Since starting with quads last year ( '14) I'm looking for RC clubs in my area (lower NH, lower ME, upper MA. Any info with possible contact info is appreciated. And, perhaps if no clubs as above, those who are into quads and into the above area(s), perhaps...

Reply to both; Yes, I took both camera and transmitter off, and yes, I'm using a 5.8ghzTX. However, GPS antenna location was possible culprit. BUT JIC, I did try to cover my bases with shielding, GPS antenna reconfig. etc.

Hi all! What a great group of people who are looking for fun times with our "new" hobby. As a "newby" as of late 2014, I have enjoyed all sorts of forums related to quads of all kinds. I have a Blade 350QX2, Spektrum DX6i, shielded Mobius camera, Blade GB200 gimbal, transmitter, Skyzone goggles...

Hi John, Since my above, I have taken my quad apart, lined the inside lower section with aluminum foil tape. Purchased a new shielded Mobius camera, and shielded my transmitter. Additionally, I re-positioned the GPS antenna and smaller GPS unit from a vertical position on one side of the battery...

Hi John, Since my above, I have taken my quad apart, lined the inside lower section with aluminum foil tape. Purchased a new shielded Mobius camera, and shielded my transmitter. Additionally, I re-positioned the GPS antenna and smaller GPS unit from a vertical position on one side of the battery...

I've had my quad for 5 months and added a GB200 gimbal with Mobius (unshielded) camera. Flying with a Spektrum DX6i radio. Had a few good flights and excellent videos. All flights in Safe mode. Average time to GPS set, about 2 min. NOW THE PROBLEM! ///////////////////////// I want to do FPV...

Hi, I'm looking to join up with or create an RC quad group in lower New Hampshire/lower Maine. I've been flying my Blade 350QX2 for about 6 months, looking to "graduate" to FPV and competitive flying. Please respond to this thread with willingness to connect off-line. THX RicMac

//////////////////////////////////////////////// UPDATE!!! (although rather late): Long story short. Was contacted on phone by a "biggie" at Horizon, Illinois. He said a new 350QX2 RTF has been shipped to me. ALSO… a brand new DX6i radio! He asked if there was anything else he could do for me. I...

I would say it's possible…IF your quads have reasonably good GPS settings. If each quad is placed a reasonable distance apart (say about 10 ft.). Then start them (without motors on) Make sure each has indicated a GPS "lock". That should, hopefully, when starting the motors and arising...

Hi Firefly! Without flying the Blade in all modes, I have checked the lights and what they are supposed to show for each mode. Everything OK. On each flight, I always use either the Return Home switch on my DX6i controller, or turn off the controller. Each time, the quad will land at least three...

8/26/14 Update After I took the quad and DX6i controller back to the hobby shop last week for them to give it (them) a "once-over" I stopped by yesterday and talked with the owner, who is very knowledgable on the subject products and RC. He suggested since both quads did a "flyaway", he wanted...