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I keep reading about a bad batch of DJI motors as being the cause for the flips. Also loose esc connections and prop failures. I use Avroto 2814/11s motors, with 10 inch APC or the 11 inch Graupners (on my Y6). Both run 6000 may 3s lipos. The motors and esc are cool after a flight. They...

No. I use Gentled to trigger the camera via infrared and Horyzon (destroyed after a prop break induced crash) to see what I'm filming/shooting.

DJI F550 prop loss and nice save video: Youtube http://youtu.be/qrMuROJIJLY I found this video and think it has to be one of the best piloting skills during a failure that I've seen so far. As I find 'em I'll post them. The saves are a testament to skill as well as stunts.

I'm more concerned about the mechanical things that break: like props. I haven't had any WKM related crashes or incidents where my craft could have crashed from using the WKM. It even survived a brutal crash when a fancy carbon fiber prop broke on my flat hexa. I've updated my firmware a few...

I was able to lift a Sony Nex 5n using: DIY Xaircraft flat hexa frame Avroto motors, 30 amp esc Helibest 2 axis camera gimbal (cnchelicopter.com) Foxtech Horyzon FPV camera 200 mw 5.8 video/audio transmitter and 1 x 6000 3s mah lipo battery APC 10x4.7 props DJI WKM I had a flight...

Does longer arms relative to prop size increase control? I'm thinking about lowering the gains on my WKM for smoother flight. Right now it snaps to hover when I release the sticks. I want my Y6 to ease into the transition. I bought extension for my F550, but haven't used them. I have 11x5...

I had 2814/11s motors on my DJI F450. I used 10x4.7 APC props with a 6000 mah battery. I didn't use extensions. You'll need them if you go 11 inch or higher. My craft flew perfect. I had to test the WKM after a prop break induced crash totaled my flat hexa. The WKM and 4 out of six motors...

I found this video on Youtube of Niagara Falls: http://youtu.be/jMHr6LQhTRE

You will like the landing gear. The assembly was very easy. Almost too easy. lol! It's pretty strong. The only small gripe is the plastic screws that attach the landing gear to the frame. You can use them, just don't strip them putting it on. You may want to switch out to metal screws...

Sorry for the confusion. I had APC props on my craft and switched to Gemfan full carbon fiber ones thinking that the carbon fiber would be better. The carbon fiber prop broke with less than five minutes total flight time. It made me wish that I stuck with the APCs since I had no issues what...

I don't think that the FAA is actively looking for violators. I do believe they inquire and investigate entities (people) when complaints come in. Regulations are laws and subjected to being fined or worse. So who are the haters?

That's pretty wild. I was using Intelligent Orientation Control and had no problems until I flew the craft behind it's launch point (home position) and then turned to face the craft which was behind me. The right and left controls were reversed I think. I was trying to keep my craft from...

If it's not broke, don't fix it. Most multi rotor crashes are a result of prop failures. I thought that I was going to improve my craft by changing from APC to full carbon fiber props. Less than five minutes total into a second flight and the prop snapped off at the hub sending my craft to...

I use Scotch 5lb mount tape. It's strong enough to secure ceramic plates to walls. It keeps my WKM nice and snug. Because of the plastic materiel used on the WKM it also makes it easy to remove when needed. It's strong. Just watch what surfaces you put it on so that you won't crud up your...

I didn't see any stated difference in the new firmware. What crashes are people talking about? Is it the flip over issue?

Everything is illegal in the United States. lol! Here's a video that may bring some humor: Youtube: http://youtu.be/2DiathA-_Es

I think it's just something to do with the craft descending into it's own rotor wash. My flat hexa did the same thing at times. If I was in slow forward flight during descent it would wouldn't happen. It would happen sometimes during a straight descent. Now my craft would wobble during...

I find the bullet connectors to be pretty tight initially. After a broken prop induced crash I rebuilt a quad to test my WKM system. I found that plugging and unplugging the bullet connectors only made for weaker connections. I like the idea of soldering the motor wires to the esc. especially...

Is it necessary to have the data link to program GPS waypoint?

This is interesting. Eliminating as many possibilities as conceivably possible to prevent crashes is what we should all do. I do like the plug and play aspect of DJI. It makes for quick builds. I found that the bullet connectors were tight on my builds. Soldering the connections just...