Recent content by Maui Jeff

On the subject of flying off a boat and hand catching. I have a boat and would like to fly my drone from it but have no experience with hand catching. It seems like it could be dangerous if you screw up. The blades will cut, right? Do you where any type of protective gloves? Any other...

Thank you very much! I've been doing it completely wrong - charging my batteries when I get home so that they're ready to go next time. I have noticed the self discharging tho - which seemed excessive. Now I know why!

This is the first I've heard about not storing the batteries fully charged. Please explain.

I'm in Kihei also and agree on Makena Landing! Happy flying!

Good to know. I also live on Maui and have been hesitant to fly in high winds. Buy I took a chance yesterday flying over the ocean to some whales and it was no problem. My confidence is growing!

I've got a crystal sky. Is the smart controller screen as good in terms of resolution and viewing in bright sun? Thanks

I'm one of the idiots who have lost a drone at sea - my own fault as I'd forgotten to take off my radio antenna and then I couldn't get the drone into tri-pod mode for more control. I may try again but wondering if anyone has tried catching the drone with a flat (horizontal) net on a pole? I...

Ah, duh, no. But when I did it works! Embarrassed but happy - thanks very much! Happy flying.

I've been using my mavic with my Iphone with no problems except visibility in bright sunlight so am trying to switch to my new Crystalsky. I ordered the USB to USB C cord as recommended and hooked it up to the controller center rear USB port - also as recommended. The Crystalsky cannot see the...