Recent content by Bob N

So I started out with a Phantom 3 Advanced using an nVidia Shield K1 and that worked great. Bought the Mavic Pro and of course it wouldn't fit. So I used my Nexus 6 with 6.0 (maybe 6.1) and that worked great (aside from being a "small" screen. Well last Thursday my phone wanted to update to...

Well, I have 4 batteries and I get about 21 minutes from them. The RC drops down to less than 30%. On the first go I was 92% to start (after IMU and compass cally) and when it went below 16% an alarm went off. Since then I start with 100% on the controller and make through all 4 batteries...

Order 9/28 at about 0430 Eastern. Arrived 11/15. Ordered directly from the DJI website.

So today was my big day with my brand new M1P. I did the system updates to the bird and the controller. All went well. I did the imu calibration. And when I went outside I did the compass calibration. I miss the old compass dance but I really like the "new" way of spinning it in my hand...

My M1P finally arrived! First flight is tomorrow. I've updated the aircraft and the controller and all four batteries are charged. I have 48 hours of flying time with the Phantom 3 Advanced. Looking to have a blast!

Happy days for someone in Tallahassee. Not my zip code but one nearby has a bird (well "DJI goods" anyway) arriving on 11/7. Package is 9.7 lbs.

I fly my P3A every weekend and sometimes after work during the week. I set my take off limits to a ground windspeed of 10 MPH using an anemometer and I also consult UAV Forecast where I have my limits set and it gives me the go/no go info. I also consult with 1800wxbrief.com or Flight Service...

Yes, indeed. Sent from my Nexus 6 using MavicPilots mobile app

I'm sure I'm not alone but I have now crossed over in to the "over 30 days" group. I'm in the Fly More (Plus) group. The plus was only an extra battery and the protection. Protection was more impulse. Ordered mine 2016-09-28 08:34:53 (UTC) which makes it 0430 my time, I believe. Sure...

Whoa, partner. The carbine is the little brother to the Garand. I know because I own both weapons. The Garand is a .30-06 while the carbine fires a .30 M1 carbine round. Totally different weapons. Sent from my Nexus 6 using MavicPilots mobile app

In my world an M1 is a Garand. :) Sent from my Nexus 6 using MavicPilots mobile app

Tracking numbers start as soon as the shipping label is created. Only when the shipper has picked it up is it really meaningful. Sent from my Nexus 6 using MavicPilots mobile app

Apparently nothing for 32317 at this time. I ordered 10/28 0430 (local) Sent from my Nexus 6 using MavicPilots mobile app

Yes, indeed. The hoop is an 8 lb loop sewn inside the 5 ft pad.. It folds up to a convenient size and goes into a bag with a shoulder strap. There is no one solution. Lightweight? Chasing it around. Did that when I experimented with floor mats for a shop. Looked great but the P3A generated so...

I don't fancy the idea of chasing around a "landing pad" with my Mavic in an attempt to land on it. Nor do I want to try and hammer stakes in clay soil. The solution I went for, is not cheap, but so far seems to be of excellent quality. When I ordered the Hoodman Landing Pad, I believe they...