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    MK Power Boards in a HL Frame

    Hi BorisS, I agree...The Aerodrive doesn't seem to be able to cope with a lot more than the Herc II With the number of larger MRs with higher lifting capability becoming more prevalent whoever makes a strong reliable Power Board to handle higher current loads will do well as there is really...
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    Anyone have a 100% reliable 5.8Ghz video downlink ?

    Hi RCNut, Thanks for the reply. Yes I was planning to use the std vertical whip aerial which is supplied with the TX but will replace it with something better if you think it's a good idea. Thanks again for the quick reply. Regards, Lance
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    MK Power Boards in a HL Frame

    I seems they were confident the board was able to handle the current until it went out into the field and they started failing. Once that happened they realised it was not up to the task. I have received a couple of emails regarding this ......here is one from Sebastian Seidel which seems to sum...
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    Planned Skyjib8 Build Specs

    It has been an interesting few days and it looks as tho Lanzar knows what he is talking about when it comes to the HercII power boards. I posted the latest on that subject in the power board thread I started a few weeks back. I have all 8 motors now and just about everything else to get the...
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    MK Power Boards in a HL Frame

    I thought I'd put up an update on the Power Board debacle..... After being assured the HercII boards would handle up to 100A spikes if used with the heatsink and are 6S capable I decided to get one er 2, to drive the 8 AXI4120/20 motors. I received an email this morning stating the HercII...
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    Anyone have a 100% reliable 5.8Ghz video downlink ?

    RCNut, I hope you can answer this for me. I have just built an antenna tracker and have a 5.8G 14db patch antenna mounted to it and have it coupled up to an Immersion dual receiver. What would be the best antenna to use for the second (backup) socket.......Would a clover leaf be a good choice...
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    I'm sure it could but all of what I have seen were caused by vibrations and was rectified by better vibration damping. Regards, Lance
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    Struggling to decide best route into aerial photography in the UK

    Good point Ross......It will be interesting to see how you get on there with this. I know here, no Company would risk engaging someone who didn't have the Appropriate Qualifications and Legal Coverage. Regards, Lance
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    In a single word.....VIBRATIONS......
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    Struggling to decide best route into aerial photography in the UK

    I can only speak from the Australian Perspective on this as I have been researching it also. Made a few calls to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and this is basically what it condensed down to. There are 3 types of flying of R/C or UAV aircraft 1/ Recreation Modelers who fly to the...
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Jelo = Jelly or wobbly bits ;)
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Hey Juz, That was great......I'm becoming a big fan of your work :) Regards, Lance
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    New PhotoHigher Gimbal??

    Has anyone heard anything about a new PH Gimbal?? Thanks, Lance
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    Planned Skyjib8 Build Specs

    Hey Lanzar, Thanks for the reply. I have emailed Andreas and he assures me the Hercules II is capable of 100A with adequate cooling which I have. I am also running it on 6S to liven it up and keep the amps down. I guess only time will tell once I get it in the air and start testing it but at the...
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    Planned Skyjib8 Build Specs

    Interesting...Is there any reading material on the new DJI gimbal??
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    Planned Skyjib8 Build Specs

    Thanks Ross, Yeah I bet it would be if you were sawing them!!! I have a small grinder fitted with a 1mm thick cut off wheel.......Each shaft took approx 30 secs to cut off and dress. Done as much as I can now until I receive more parts.......The wait is going to kill me!!! ;) It'll give me...
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Jeff, Where do you find time to take all these fantastic clips!!! Don't you have a real job ;) Regards, Lance
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    Show what you filmed - Post Your Video Here

    Hey Juz, That is a great clip and I really like your location....Where abouts are you?? Regards, Lance
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    Planned Skyjib8 Build Specs

    That's great to hear Ross......I have all my FPV on order and am waiting on it to arrive. The only thing I can't find it the TX but they say it'll be available in a couple of weeks. I have decided to go with an antenna tracker and have a beaut little unit coming from ServoCity....... I screwed...
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