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Yes but being I am in the US I can probably run more than 25mW ;) I think I can run 100mW. I am just worried about the 5.8 penetration of the signal as I have a lot of trees to deal with on a lot of my shoots. I have a 1.2 Ghz solution now that works well, but that monitor is slick.

Just out of curiosity why are out converting it, for the fisheye reduction? I have always found it easier just to bring it in to Final Cut native and then make an optimized copy for editing.

That is some sexy footage!

Very clean looking! Just out of curiosity what Tx are you using for the video? Boscam or other?

The nitro one looks a little heavy but it was only the second flight. The electric one looks solid!

the 8 only can carry the same as the 6 and the quad? I do not believe that either. Post #3

Because only the newer DJI hardware does it (that I know of) is only a matter of mass and correction as long as you're not overloaded -1 motor you should still be able to fly. As I stated above it is a matter of hardware I know most controllers cannot handle this. And I would also argue that...

ANY six or eight motor multicopter can fly without one motor with the right hardware it's nothing special. It is nothing more than a mathematical calculation on how much to slow the other motors down. Looks and portability is the only reasons to put one motor over the top of another. And I do...

Well, as far as stability and recovery of an aircraft. I would argue you would have more angles of correction with a non coaxial multirotor and if you have a motor failure you would not have the interference of having to drag lift though a dead motor and prop;) 6 seems like the sweet spot 8...

I know DSLRs are all the rage now but part of me wants to use a video camera to shoot video and this one is only going to be $2k. I would suspect it's about the same weight as a Canon 5D and it shoots 4K video. Footage http://youtu.be/hEYhkvZEVN4 Overview http://youtu.be/tJ-x6ahyNd0 Sent...

I was thinking the same thing while looking at the X8. Why would I need eight motors to carry a GoPro and gimbal? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Come on now that is my beer!!! and I seldom beat the wife.

You're reading it backwards I think if you are pulling 20 amps though a 10 amp controller it won't last long. But a good controller will allow for those > 100% bursts once in a while. Think of it this way If you have all 10 amp ESCs and you are all up weight with all the stuff you want to...

Yes and on that note: I typically will pick combinations others are already using with no issue. I have learned over the years that unless you have a lot of time and money it seldom pays to be first. :)

I was looking at many of the new multicopters and notice a lot of them are coaxial (2 motors on one arm) and was wondering if they somehow solved inefficiency or that you just understand you will get less flight time. Or is there something blatantly obvious I am missing?

Yes but the 4 is going to come out shortly too (this year and I would guess Oct-Nov) [/FONT][/COLOR][/FONT][/COLOR]

Somewhat. You want your Prop, motors and ESCs maximized for your load but taking you big camera rig up with no camera mounted is not "unheard of". We run RC helicopters all the time at 80% (or so) in idle up 1 and 50% (or so) for a hover. I have never smoked a speed controller. Then again I...

Thanks for setting this up Peter... Not sure what your motivation exactly is but... I was glad to see your site was not full of ads or banners.

I have been looking hard at both the 2K and 5D3 but after seeing this video I am just not sure https://vimeo.com/49875510 The reality is either will probably be fantastic but still.

Funny reading this I have had e-helis for years and wanted a Bergen Hexacopter to start filming with. I called Chris and told him what I wanted. He asked something like "oh what kind do you have now?" I was like, "I don't". He said "No! Go buy a cheap 450 550 size get it all figured out and...