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    Confusion about 3 versions of NAZA

    I can confirm I have read about 1 thru 3. With regards to 4, I have already heard about the first part regarding Bluetooth capabilities, but had not heard of the GCS datalink capabilities.
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    Well-read Newcomer Questions: FPV / GoPro / Gimbal / Radio & Transmitter

    With the Black edition you have WiFi capability to snap a photo or turn on/off video... *if* you are within the range of it (~50 feet from my experience). So I have gone with the interval method for taking pictures. Actually, half the time I have it in "interval photo + video" mode so that I...
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    Help please, instability when descending..??

    Actually, all helicopters. That's why in "real world" (big people carrying birds) pilots avoid descending straight down if at all possible, and always descend at a slant.
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    What is this new A2M flight controller I'm hearing about?

    Since NAB they dropped the 'M' and simply called it "A2".
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    Water buoy floatation system

    Yeah, I paid $12 for each of mine. But that's great news that it survived! Thanks for the idea on how to recover!
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    Newb to the hobby and need advice! :D

    So then why not make it one and the same? If you aren't controlling the HD camera, why not make it your FPV and recording camera? Again, you can built it how it suits your needs, but I guess I'm not seeing the benefit. Hope someone can help you with the transmission frequencies issue.
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    Newb to the hobby and need advice! :D

    Eddie, I won't be able to help with the frequency compatability since I don't use UHF for that. What I might suggest you reconsider is the need for two camera which then requires to video downlinks. It seems like non-beneficial added weight, but then again that's just me. Unless you have a...
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    First impressions on the F550 and first questions

    Jaysbay, I would recommend fixing your DX-8 transmitter first and get that configured and talking to your receiver. Among other things, you will get that cfg-err if the Naza is not receiving data from the receiver which requires the transmitter being powered on and talking to it. Start with...
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    First impressions on the F550 and first questions

    Fanch, how much mah are you putting back into the battery after flying? The general rule is that up to 80% of the battery capacity is fine. Are you sure you're using the full battery potential?
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    dx8 or futb needed?

    Course lock is when the FC registers the nose orientation at startup, and from then on Forward is that direction regardless of where the nose is pointing. So if you got to a point by simply hold the stick to the right, for example, you know that left stick will bring it back regardless of how...
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    First impressions on the F550 and first questions

    I use 3S 6000mah on my F450+Gimbal+VTx+GoPro, and I get about 15-16 minutes of normal flying (i.e. not pushing the motors very hard). When I finish my F550 setup, I am hoping to still get 10-11 minutes, but probably less if I end up putting my NEX on it.
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    Datalink 900MHz vs 2.4GHz

    Thanks for the info... sadly I haven't seen any comments as to pros and cons or actual factual information as to the difference in the two wavelengths. The issue is that I happen to have both (one I bought, one was a gift), and I haven't activated the waypoint functionality on either (haven't...
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    First impressions on the F550 and first questions

    He is using a MONDO Stinger 5.8GHZ 500mw, wi an HDMI converter for the NEX-7. He uses a MKTR Professional landing gear. I use the DJI 5.8GHz Tx on both my birds.
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    Looking for Entry Level Info

    Think "DJI Phantom with GoPro Zenmuse." I don't have one, it's easy setup and fun to fly. Lots of people use it for learning and entry level AP. Check out RCRUS.com. They have both in stock... for now. That's where I buy my gear from.
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    New Charger needed

    I just recently got a thunder power TP 820 CD for my 6S 8000mah batts. I love that little sucker. A big step up from my Hyperion 720i.
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    Longer flight times

    Timmy, as Jareth hinted at, check to see what your battery voltage is at the end of your flight a verify if you have truly exhausted your batteries (80% rule) or if you voltage warning thresholds are too high.
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    First impressions on the F550 and first questions

    Francois, I am no motor/prop expert, so hopefully some can fill in some more details, but I'll tell you what I understand: 1) with 4S batteries you are pushing the motors ~33% harder than a 3S, and since 10" props have a larger moment thus it stresses the motors too much at the higher RPMs when...
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    Dji s800

    Totally depends on how you want your configuration to look. Some people prefer red in the front (m1 & m2). Some prefer them in the rear (m4 & m5). I have even seen them on the sides (m3 & m6). Keep in mind ESCs/motors are numbered 1 thru 6 starting with front right and going...
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    Datalink 900MHz vs 2.4GHz

    Can some of you give me some ideas on which version is better? I understand one (I think the 900 MHz one) has further range. While the other is better around obstacles.
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    DJI Release Ground Station software v4.0.7

    aWanderer, the ground station / waypoint feature is currently limited to the Wookong, and also requires a datalink module (900MGz or 2.4GHz). And yes, an F450 would work.
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