R/C T380 Quadcopter

[Zoots]

New DJI Inspire 1 launches today.

http://www.stuff.tv/dji/dji-s-4k-cam...?viewid=131643

[Zoots]

http://petapixel.com/2014/11/12/dji-...agery-4k-12mp/

"Pricing will sit at $2,899 for the drone and one remote control and $3,399 with two controllers."

'kinell..

[WRATH OF BOD]

review of the Phantom 4k
fantastic bit of kit. expensive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKht76-zRBI

[_Belial]

Yeah it sure does look spectacular, gonna grab one after Christmas.

[Realist]

Had my first flight yesterday with the GDI Phantom 2 did do very well.



Sorry about video quality the software I used to convert was shit.

[_Belial]

Damn mate that's some bad luck, did you calibrate the compass before taking off? and do a full IMU calibration from the software?

[Realist]

I did check all settings via the assistant software and all checked out plus did a compass calibration and did a fly home test just in case.

What baffles me is when I first had it I went behind my house on a little patch of green and tried it and it dropped to the ground and yesterday it did the same, why no idea?

[Zoots]

You went very high there. Sure you didn't go out of range? I'd have pulled back on the sticks to kill the props the first time it came down. It didn't look too bad of a splash - hope there's no damage.

For the vid, just import the fucker into Windows movie maker, add your fade in's/out's and save it as recommended. Upload to YT and it'll look bob on.

[WRATH OF BOD]

You went very high there. Sure you didn't go out of range? I'd have pulled back on the sticks to kill the props the first time it came down.

tha phantom can go about 3km without batting an eye so i dont think that was the problem.

[WRATH OF BOD]

I did check all settings via the assistant software and all checked out plus did a compass calibration and did a fly home test just in case.

What baffles me is when I first had it I went behind my house on a little patch of green and tried it and it dropped to the ground and yesterday it did the same, why no idea?

the prop guards can cause turbulence and make it drop or so i have read on tinterweb

[Realist]

I do have prop guards but not fitted them because they can cause problems but reading up on this and it maybe a battery fault when its under load the current drops and causes the drone to drop.

This has been known because the batteries get over charged and bulge.

If its the cause and the problem no ideas just reading on this on the DJIGuys forums.

[Soulassassin]

Have you updated everything? Firmware, app, battery firmware, pc apps.
Which mode were you flying in, naza or vision, if naza which setting?

[Realist]

I fly in GPS as a newbie and all firmware as been updated.

[Mobileman]

anyone tried one of these cheerson cx-20 mate was looking at one but seem like a dji ripoff ? anyone with experience of one ?

[WRATH OF BOD]

i have just bought & had delivered today a Syma XC51 Upgrade Version Only £42 delivered with HD 2mp Camera, flight times 6-10 mins, only 30-40 mtr range BUT i small simple mod can extend
this to 150-175 mtrs.
will be putting a video up over the weekend i hope.
spare parts available
come ready to fly with 2.4 controler
just add 4 AA batterys.
ideal to try if you dont want to spend on a fortune on a phantom(will help teach you to fly)
this is a demo on the tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YElFsdDFiXQ

[_Belial]

I got one of those ready for my son as a stocking filler for Christmas, can't go wrong for the price.

[WRATH OF BOD]

i didnt manage to get out over the weekend as the 1st flight one of the props flew off loosing the mounting screw, so make sure you tighten them up before 1st flight.
found this video, shot with dslr & CX5-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKybgS03A3U

[gazzfoth]

[QUOTE=WRATH OF BOD;3784193]i have just bought & had delivered today a Syma XC51 Upgrade Version Only £42 delivered with HD 2mp Camera, flight times 6-10 mins, only 30-40 mtr range BUT i small simple mod can extend
this to 150-175 mtrs.

Where did you get it for £42 mate? Can only find it for £55 +

[WRATH OF BOD]

here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1414842169...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
but i see what you mean, gone up to £55
cheapest on fleebay here £47
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Syma-X5C-E...item3cedd4625c
dont use the prop guards if you get one, they are crap and a twat to fit.

[gazzfoth]

Ah Cheers. I've messaged the same seller wondering if it is the x5c-1 because it doesn't look like it on the box shown, looks like the model previous