Boris, they did that to lock you into buying their props. Which was a crazy idea when they had no stock. They are just far too labour intensive If they had designed a good quality carbon reinforced injection molding then they could have had a bite out of the non DJI cherry's
S800 alternative props
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The first time I tried to remove a DJI Carbon prop I found that the screws had been over tightened at the factory rounding out the allen key drive, so they would not come off without some careful work with a small Dremmel wheel to cut a screwdriver slot. Imagine that problem at the flying site.
This morning I tested the 14x4.7 APC's on the S800 and got 17mins duration with a fully loaded model with Zen fitted including the standard heavier zoom lens. It was set to GPS mode and I left the TX on the ground for most of the flight. Then I saw a red flicker so I landed. So with the help of some guys at the club, we then decided to try and shoot some video to show the vibration on the arms and got another 2 mins. before seeing the red light again. The battery (11amp. Maxi.) level when I started to recharge it was 22.2 volts so I could have gone longer but I like to look after those little gems. They are expensive.
This shows me that those APC's are quieter, more efficient and run longer. They also offer proof that the carbon blades are the primary cause of this flexing in the arms and high vibration levels.
They are about 14 usd for the APC pair and the DJI Carbon are about 75 usd. aprox. The wind was quite gusty and my feeling was that it was typically a lot more stable than on the DJI props. I don't think you guys who bough my adapters will be too unhappy with your investment......
Most of the movement that you see is me on the sticks.
We still have 4 more props. to try....
This shows me that those APC's are quieter, more efficient and run longer. They also offer proof that the carbon blades are the primary cause of this flexing in the arms and high vibration levels.
They are about 14 usd for the APC pair and the DJI Carbon are about 75 usd. aprox. The wind was quite gusty and my feeling was that it was typically a lot more stable than on the DJI props. I don't think you guys who bough my adapters will be too unhappy with your investment......
We still have 4 more props. to try....
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BorisS
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very nice ! just staying in vienna and not going on vacation because i am waiting for the mounts
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BorisS
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Yes its the camera, for some reason this camera overheats in the Cyprus sun after about ten mins. my next camera will be a Canon M in White.....
Guys, Don't forget that the shaft is 6 mm. so if you want to try 8 mm props then don't forget to order the inserts.
Guys, Don't forget that the shaft is 6 mm. so if you want to try 8 mm props then don't forget to order the inserts.
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ChrisViperM
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I just quickly glanced through the specs of the Canon EOS M and that boy looks pretty promising....45 bit at RAW format, RemoteCapture-Software(for PC), 22,3 x 14,9 mm C-MOS Chip with 18.000.000 pixels....and the price is below Lumix GH2.
PS: If it's too hot until you get your new camera, you can always use this: :tennis:
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PS: If it's too hot until you get your new camera, you can always use this: :tennis:
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Last week I left the S800 by my car and the sun came around and started to heat it up whilst we stopped for a beer. After half an hour it was so hot I could hardly touch it. Much hotter than the motors or the ESC's get after a long run. I now always have a silver sun reflector over it. Black is not the best color in hot countries. Something to consider with carbon models.