Recent content by ArranEye

I'm intrigued. That is some steel structure and I would have expected it to have caused compass errors. Did you launch from the top of the tower or the base?

Something no one has mentioned is the opportunity to "zoom" in up to two times on 4k footage scaled onto an HD timeline. This can give you significantly tighter shots at HD resolution, and you can zoom and pan during post-production.

Having not flown my MP for a couple of months, I thought it wise to power it up and check it thoroughly before yesterday's photo shoot. While adjusting the camera settings I saw a warning that the main circuit board was overheating. I realised the fan was not running, so immediately powered down...

Reading this thread it is apparent to me there are discrepancies between different MPs. I've worked in the broadcast TV and video industry since 1969 (admittedly the early days were in monochrome!). I've never tweaked my MP camera settings, yet have been delighted with both video and stills from...

I'm a birdbrain.

As others have also said, the only problems I've experienced have been due to my own errors. I think the MP is a fantastic piece of technology. What other box of tricks can be positioned so finely in free space and record stable, quality images?

Thanks for that Rydfree. Hidden depths of subtlety!

Yes, I did wonder about that, but strangely, it was only on the return path (at the position of the "kink" on the outward leg) that I reduced altitude. What do you mean by 'add some expo to the sticks'?

Yesterday I reversed my Mavic into a tree. Of course this was my fault. After footling about for some time shooting a POI, I flew forwards along a rocky stream, recording a video tracking shot, then simply reversed to bring the MP back for a second attempt. However the MP drifted slightly and...

Wow, that's remarkable - and a great demonstration of the Mavic's weather-proofing!

What a fabulous location!

Welcome Colin, I share your enthusiasm for the MP, which continues to delight me every time I take it out. You will find this forum a goldmine of really useful information and enthusiasts, who go to incredible lengths to help us all in an entirely selfless manner. Get out into the countryside...

Beautifully executed shots Piranha. You've set a very high bar there for the rest of us.

Lovely video - and you saved the best shot for last! It was interesting to see hand-built sheaves - presumably Norfolk reed for thatching?

Stunning photo. Well done capturing it when all the lights were on!