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. Someone asked me if I was afraid of flying over water. I told them that at a certain altitude it doesn't matter if it crashes on land or in the water.

I mounted my iPhone to my F450 to record distortion free video. I also used GPS tracking apps to record route of flight, height above ground. I also used an app called Theodolite that records video with an on screen display of heading, GPS, Horizon, altitude information. I have to land to...

The craft had the batteries already plugged in and I think if they were using GPS that they already recorded Home Position.

That was an S800. I think it happened in Brazil. The pilot (if you could call him that) was pretty notorious for flying at public events. There's an additional video of him on Youtube being escorted out of the stadium by security.

Competition is good. The Chinese have brought the price of this high tech field down to a level that allows many to afford to fly. It was a close call between Hoverfly and DJI before I bought my WKM. The deciding factor for me was the apparent ease of assembly/connections. I had a...

Aerialmediapros flew a DSLR camera on their F550 with arm extensions. My F550 that I converted to a Y6 is just shy of 7 pounds when loaded with batteries and a Sony Action Cam. The F550 frame is pretty robust.

Make sure that you don't cover any small holes in the IMU with tape. I think it blocks the barometric sensor. That could result in altitude changes that you are experiencing. I think the best thing to do is place a cover or a dome over your Naza (if its topside). That will help shield your...

Agreed. If I plan on using IOC, I point my craft in the direction that I intend to fly. The controls are very easy. Right will be right ; left will be left regardless of which direction the craft is facing with IOC activated. Just don't fly your craft behind your Home position otherwise the...

Lets not get too carried away. The States are trying to prevent law enforcement from using drones against citizens. It seems like a lot of states are jumping on the band wagon. No one wants the kind of drone warfare that we see on TV overseas. Our multi-rotors are just an advanced RC toy...

DJI always remove their videos on YouTube when they get out before they can announce its official launch. I guess the word got out before they could authorize its release. It'll be back soon. It's the way of the Jedi... I mean DJI. lol.

I just bought it. Currently it's a dollar. The menu system is really easy. It's easier than reading through the PDF manual. The price is worth not lugging around my 9 year old Windows XP laptop. I just need the blue tooth module.

WTF! Sorry... What the heck!?! You have got to be kiddin' me!

Greater flight times with the flat Hexa. It's feels (at least my last one) more floaty than my Y6. You may need to do a little experimenting with your Y6 to get the right control and maximize you flight time. Some say bigger props on top vs bottom or higher pitched props on bottom etc. I use...

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I'm eagerly awaiting DJI's iPhone/ipad software and Bluetooth module. I'm using an old Window 8 Sony Vaio that's 9 years old. It seems that most of the technical/scientific software is always designed for Windows.

I had a pair of Gemfan full carbon fiber props. My craft flew less than five minutes before a blade separated from the hub. Carbon fiber is brittle. You'll get a stiffer ride too. I think having blades that flex a little is better unless you have some highly tuned ship. I use Graupners...

I use Photoshipone's power distribution board with a capacitor. It's supposed to provide a nice even flow of power. This may help if you get power drops from your lipos.

It's hard to to figure out diagnose problems just from reading the specs of your build alone. You craft is pretty light for the build that you mentioned. Is that the combined weight including the battery? My Y6 F550 is just shy of 7 pounds with batteries and a Sony Action Cam attached. Here...

Since battery life is limited, I would like to power my craft up and let it record its position. Keeping the craft powered I want to move it to another location and use the RTH feature. This way Ivan get one long continuous shot vs. short flights. Does anyone think this will work. It's like...

No. I used Avroto Motor mounts, drilled holes in the arms, and used nuts and bolts along with some thin carbon fiber plates to get the motors in the coax setup. It took some brainstorming and a few trial and error arms to get it right. The top motor is secured to the arm and the bottom motor...