Recent content by DroneTone

For those waiting for a better computer to run H.265 videos on, (either due to waiting for a manufacturer's new design or the cost of upgrading), try loading it onto your late-model flat-screen TV if you have one available. I loaded H.265 videos onto a USB 3.0 stick and plugged it into my Sony...

My opinion is that the Waypoint function is not implemented very well by DJI. I find using the Litchi app is much easier and more productive than using DJI GO4. Being able to pre-plan and layout a Waypoint flight in advance by using their website maps to be much easier. This includes...

Been flying in Massachusetts a few winters now using a Phantom 3 Pro, Mavic Pro and now a Mavic 2 Pro and frequently on very cold days. I've had no issues with flight handling, range or photo quality due to cold temps. 1. Just keep your batteries warm before using them. Know that the battery...

Mavic Pro: 487 miles. Mavic 2 Pro: 71 miles. Phantom 3 Professional: 335 miles. Little to no maintenance most of the time. Had one Phantom that got arm cracks in the shell, still under warranty, DJI replaced the shell for free. Had one set of Mavic props bent out of shape due to taking in and...

My guess is that if there are high winds, (as you mentioned), the aircraft will have to tilt into the wind in order to hold it's position. Along with the aircraft body the avoidance sensors will also be tilted in a direction that cannot provide adequate obstacle sensing. This is what warning...

Looking for benefits of using one format over another. I know H.265 is newer and supposed to use better compression algorithms and be smaller in size than H.264. However, H.265 stutters badly on Mac Mini and barely keeps up on my iMac. H.264 didn't have (as much) difficulty running raw videos...

I dislike carrying extra gear and a complex setup. I just slide the iPad Mini 4 into the controller arms. It's portable, simple. If it is too bright out and the iPad Mini is hard o see, I use my DJI goggles... The only reason I would use a tablet holder is to use a larger size iPad for better...

To update the Goggles to the latest firmware, make sure you download the version of DJI Assistant directly from the Goggles Downloads area of the DJI website, (not just any DJI Mavic download area, –but the Goggles Downloads area). Unfortunately, my sense is that not all versions of DJI...

You need to have the latest Firmware installed on the goggles. To update the Goggles firmware, download the version of DJI Assistant from the Goggles Downloads area of the DJI website, (not just any DJI download area, the Goggles Downloads area). Unfortunately, my sense is that not all versions...

That could be right, the goggles are set for younger eyes. Being older but with fairly good vision, I still need 2 diopter to bring the screen comfortably into focus. Without them strains my eyes over the 15 minute or so viewing interval.

Check out: Focus-Fixers.com. They make lens inserts which snap into place, specifically designed for DJI Goggles (RE and Original). You can get any diopter strength you chose. I have a set on my original goggles and they work well.

Firmware v01.03.0700 modded, GO App 4.0.8

Absolutely!

In the brutal cold his past week in Boston, I would definitely fly only from inside the car, with the heat on. It's just not fun when it's below 0° F and not worth it freezing my butt....

I bought a pair and they work well. Not good enough for serious cold (below 20° F or -7°C), but good at temps above that and certainly better than nothing when it's colder. While the screen touch response only works about 75-85% of the time for me, it's still enough to make it effective in use...