Just got back from 3 quick test flights. I'm very satisfied with the footage.
Learning a few idiosyncrasies on start up procedure (and shut down) with the Centerpiece (CP)
Today, I did 3- 8 minute flights changing batteries between each. Let my gimbal battery run down a little farther than previously and it was fine. Maybe 3.6 or 3.65 per cell. That was ok.
Footage was 100% usable on all flights with out any post stabilization.
Speaking here of calibration issues I am noticing.
Flight 1 everything as it should be. Calibrated, connected battery to MR. Flew.
Flight 2. Calibration was moving the camera around more than normal, and left the pitch off about 90 degrees. Straightened out pitch, re-calibrated and all was good.
Flight 3. Calibration went pretty normal, except at end, pitch was facing straight up. Fixed pitch, waited for blue light, and re-powered / re-calibrated as it should.
I notice that after landing, when I power down my MR (gimbal still powered up), my radio rx is also powered down, and when I go to disconnect the gimbal, the pitch is slowing rotating and off about 60-90 degrees by the time time I disconnect the wires. Next outing, I'll disconnect or shut off CP first. Guessing that will fix that issue.
Anyway, just thought I'd throw out my findings. Last 2 outings (about 8-10 flights) were all good. Horizon is good most of the time, but there is some drift on occasion.
Get some features on the CP and work out a few bugs and abnormalities, and I'm going to be one happy camper. When I started this hobby 18 months ago, I wanted great video. I think I've arrived. With some bug fixes, new features, and if it can be consistent and withstand the test of time, this is a winner. Couple little if's in there, but it's not a bad start.
