Don's DJI Phantom 2 & 3 Fun

Been watching videos and reading up on my latest purchase before it gets here. Thought I would share some of the more interesting ones.

The camera shoots full HD video at 1080p 30/60i and takes 14 megapixel still photos. The still photos can be in JPG or ADOBE DNG RAW. This was a surprise to me but a very good surprise. A lens profile released by Adobe for DJI Phantom 2 Vision's camera can be used to remove lens distortion. Again, a surprise. The camera also accepts 46mm filters so I have to figure out what filters will work for this. I am thinking CPL but how would I set it when I will not be on the camera when it is shooting.

Also another great feature of this drone is that you can preset the flight path with up to 16 waypoints before you take off using the app on your phone and google maps. IT will then take off and fly the route including elevations while you just control the camera controls. When it gets through the flight plan it comes back and lands itself. Pretty cool. And if you are flying manual controls and you try to fly it past the controls max distance it will turn around and fly back to you and land. Even if you have moved from where you started. If you are in manual mode and you let go of the controls it will stop and hover where it is.

I will be adding videos and photos as I make them. I think this is going to be fun. [h=1][/h]
 

TedG954

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re: Don's DJI Phantom 2 & 3 Fun

I can't wait to see your results. You should be able to do some pretty amazing things. Good luck.
 

Blacktop

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re: Don's DJI Phantom 2 & 3 Fun

Is there a way to see in real time what your shooting? Like a remote viewfinder sort of thing?
 
re: Don's DJI Phantom 2 & 3 Fun

Is there a way to see in real time what your shooting? Like a remote viewfinder sort of thing?

Yes, It has real time streaming to your iPhone which is mounted to the remote control panel you are holding. It was extended WiFi built into the controller that is good up to 900 meters. So you see where you are flying and what you are shooting. With this setup you can only rotate the camera up and down and not side to side. That option cost about $1,000 more I think. For that much I can rotate the drone.
 

480sparky

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re: Don's DJI Phantom 2 & 3 Fun

Make sure you install all the updates before you do your first CSC and calibrate the transmitter!

The filters do not thread on. I don't know how, but I assume it's more of a slip-fitter system. I have yet to see the need for filters. As for CPL, as soon as you make a turn your filter is installed 'incorrectly'.

Have you downloaded the apps to your phone as well as desktop/laptop?

They ARE fun, but you'll attract a lot of questions.

 

480sparky

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re: Don's DJI Phantom 2 & 3 Fun

........... For that much I can rotate the drone.​

It's called yaw.


Just checked and my Drone is at the local UPS office. Will be delivered tomorrow.

Can you tell I am excited?

Well?
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re: Don's DJI Phantom 2 & 3 Fun

Did you shoot this video? Very nice

Make sure you install all the updates before you do your first CSC and calibrate the transmitter!

The filters do not thread on. I don't know how, but I assume it's more of a slip-fitter system. I have yet to see the need for filters. As for CPL, as soon as you make a turn your filter is installed 'incorrectly'.

Have you downloaded the apps to your phone as well as desktop/laptop?

They ARE fun, but you'll attract a lot of questions.

 
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