Rocky's Quadcopter "Stuff"
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RockyNH_RIP
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Congrats Steve!!! Hope that you have lots of fun with it... If you review some of my vids you will see the "cautious" approach I took to get familiar. I am waiting now for an opportunity to head down to Skidaway Island and get some video out over the Tidal Marshes...
Pat in GA
Ruidoso Bill
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I wish the wind would stop here, gusting up to 60 mph lately so just flying the "Simulator", getting bored with it.
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RockyNH_RIP
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We have been getting rain, thunderstorms and today was tornado watches... Mine has been parked too!
Pat in GA
RockyNH_RIP
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RockyNH_RIP
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Lately been real busy and have a couple locations I want to fly (and video) but when I could go, weather was not cooperating or like yesterday, just too windy.
I got a notice there was an update to the GO app (and a firmware update) so I downloaded it last night. Did the install earlier today and while the winds were getting stronger, I still took it out front for a quick "test" to see that it flew correctly after the update. All seemed fine, though I did not (and should have) tested RTH feature. Guess next time I am out....
Here is the short video...
Pat
I got a notice there was an update to the GO app (and a firmware update) so I downloaded it last night. Did the install earlier today and while the winds were getting stronger, I still took it out front for a quick "test" to see that it flew correctly after the update. All seemed fine, though I did not (and should have) tested RTH feature. Guess next time I am out....
Here is the short video...
Pat
Ruidoso Bill
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Man I am so Excited! Actually put it up in the air just now. Took some stills but didn't shoot video, don't know why. Got it back on the charger for now. Just ordered two more batteries, what is your experience of the drone battery life compared to the controller battery life? just thinking if the I have extra drone batteries but the controller is crapping out still an issue.
A little windy, slight occasional drizzle, oh my this is fun.
I just booked a gig for may to shoot all the fairways from tee box to green of a new golf course. Not til may 9th so I still have time to practice, lol.
A little windy, slight occasional drizzle, oh my this is fun.
I just booked a gig for may to shoot all the fairways from tee box to green of a new golf course. Not til may 9th so I still have time to practice, lol.
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RockyNH_RIP
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Good Start Bill and glad that you got to fly!! You need to do some vids for sure, it is fun.
Batteries, the controller on full charge (I think) is supposed to be about 1 1/2 hours. Each Battery will be between 20 and 25 depending on wind and speed. The longest single flight that I had was around 21 minutes, usually much less.
I have 3 batteries and rotate between them.
Pat
Ruidoso Bill
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Thanks for the info, while it was hovering I went to the menu and selected the movie setting but no joy when I pressed record, I know I am doing something wrong. BTW I did crash the Syma several dozen times prior to making the leap. Those little buggers are indestructable. I did use the auto take off mode and flew it around a little from there. Two different locals so recalibrated the compass twice. All one needs to do is crash one in a river and you will become more than cautious. lol
Ruidoso Bill
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One more question, do you think an inverter and the regular charger is best or buy one of the cigarette lighter attachment charger is best?
I am already thinking how long does it take to video 18 holes?
I am already thinking how long does it take to video 18 holes?
RockyNH_RIP
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Bill, sorry, cannot help you on the charger.... You should have a solid hour if you have 3 batteries. I do not know the rating on the attachment charger so would suspect the inverter may be "quicker"
I would do a test shoot of a single hole.... average length or slightly more, 330 to 400 yards. Video as you would, set up... take off ... film all you want (straight down fairway, around obstacles, around pin and green) and then land. Check the et and the percentage of battery usage and then multiply by 18. Remember too that the Low Battery setting will LAND (usually around 10%)
Pat
Ruidoso Bill
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Thanks Rocky for all the advice, I value you what you have to say about drones and the suggestions you provide, much appreciated.
RockyNH_RIP
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Thanks, just a regular guy having fun Bill.. when you do a single hole test, I would love to see the results!
Pat
RockyNH_RIP
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Thanks, they have not seemed bothered yet but I also try not to get too close so as not to scare them...
pat in GA
Ruidoso Bill
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Ruidoso Bill
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I am wondering if the programed flight path would be applicable here, how to do that is the question.
RockyNH_RIP
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Good start Bill, yes, rotate slow during video!!
There is an adjustment in the app to slow or speed up the response. I slowed mine some to try and smooth it out for video.Now you need to get an open area where you can get some elevation!!
Pat in GA
RockyNH_RIP
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Bill, if you mean for the golf course, you could.... Not sure how practical it is though for that application. You put it in waypoint mode with the app and then fly the route you want, marking any and all points such as corners etc. Then you save it and can refly exact any time you want. (great for say flying a route and video exactly the same to show differences over time such as different season!!
Likely the best is study each hole, fly and photo all the highlights in as many flights/passes that you need. More is better!! You can always edit it.
Maybe try Youtube and see if anyone has videoed a golf course for ideas!??
Pat