Recent content by iansmith

Wasn't aware of that. Are they matched sets? I assumed they were all identical.

Well, after a little under a month I've finally wrecked bad enough to have to replace one of my prop blades. I didn't realize they came in pairs! I put the wrong on on at first and was confused why it didn't look right. I tried to land it on a small pile of cinder blocks but it was windy and...

It doesn't take too long, no. But when you want to get your drone up NOW and you have to switch everything on and wait for a good GPS lock then 60 seconds can seem like forever. But I guess I'm just impatient. I just want to throw it into the air and have it's sensors detect it and instantly...

I don't think I'd use the RTH function unless the app crashed and I was unable to restart it and the drone was too far for me to walk close enough to get a visual on. Which should never happen since you aren't supposed to do that. Anyway. Otherwise I'd rather fly it home manually because as a...

I am a new Mini 2 owner but already have found times I want to keep the drone powered on and satellite locked so I can launch immediately. But even with the rotors off the battery drains surprisingly quickly while the drone is awake. Can I leave it plugged in and on, and then just pull the...

One point to note on WD-40 is it is not a lubricant, it's a degreaser and Water Displacer. It's used to unstick things by dissolving old oils and other contaminants. After using it you need to make sure to add the proper type and amount of lubricant. It's why if you use it on a door hinge it...