Newbie questions

[MsDrone]

2nd day flying MA2 today, still trying to figure things out of course. For videos I’m wondering how to get the screen specs on the video (altitude, distance, speed, etc). I see it on YouTube videos but can’t figure out how to do it, and I can’t find it in a search.

I think I did figure out my 2nd question from searching here and on google, but maybe someone can confirm. I’m flying with prop guards on for now, and max speed I could get to was just under 29 mph. Do the prop guards decrease the speed that much?

Thanks for any answers.

 

[Meta4]

Do prop guards decrease the speed that much?

Prop guards add significantly to wind resistance and reduce your top speed.
They also act like sails and catch the wind.

 

[ElkySS]

I haven't tried this yet and to use it you have to also have aftereffects. It looks like telemetry data is in a separate file that you have to import add manually. Kinda a pain.

DJI Telemetry Overlay

Extract telemety data from your DJI drone (Mavic, Mini, FPV, Avata, Phantom, Inspire, Matrice) and convert it to other formats. For example, create a dashboard with gauges in After Effects

djitelemetryoverlay.com

 

[ElkySS]

This looks like another process.

Telemetry Template for DJI (Adobe AE) FAQ | DJI video caption data in Adobe After Effects

How to use DJI flight logs in After Effects?. Most DJI drones record flight logs as subtitle data. Learn to import it in After Effects to create custom overlays

goprotelemetryextractor.com

 

[fly_idaho]

max speed I could get to was just under 29 mph.?

As previously stated, prop guards will add considerable wind resistance.

Also did you confirm what mode you are operating in? In normal with low/no wind, I see about 22MPH. In sport mode I get around 38-40. Your MPH will be dependent on tail/head wind, which can be significantly different at varying altitudes.

I would consider 29-30 MPH more than adequate with prop guards. If you're really concerned with crashing, don't fly near obstacles or fly at lower speed (use tripod mode).

 

[hiflyer201]

ditch those prop guards as soon as you're reasonably comfortable. I don't think they are going to do much good at 29 Mph anyway.

 

[MsDrone]

Prop guards add significantly to wind resistance and reduce your top speed.
They also act like sails and catch the wind.

Thank you, that confirms what I thought.

 

[MsDrone]

I haven't tried this yet and to use it you have to also have aftereffects. It looks like telemetry data is in a separate file that you have to import add manually. Kinda a pain.

DJI Telemetry Overlay

Extract telemety data from your DJI drone (Mavic, Mini, FPV, Avata, Phantom, Inspire, Matrice) and convert it to other formats. For example, create a dashboard with gauges in After Effects

djitelemetryoverlay.com

This looks like another process.

Telemetry Template for DJI (Adobe AE) FAQ | DJI video caption data in Adobe After Effects

How to use DJI flight logs in After Effects?. Most DJI drones record flight logs as subtitle data. Learn to import it in After Effects to create custom overlays

goprotelemetryextractor.com

Thank you, that’s great. I will check both out, although probably beyond me right now. New word for my vocab anyway, telemetry!

 

[MsDrone]

As previously stated, prop guards will add considerable wind resistance.

Also did you confirm what mode you are operating in? In normal with low/no wind, I see about 22MPH. In sport mode I get around 38-40. Your MPH will be dependent on tail/head wind, which can be significantly different at varying altitudes.

I would consider 29-30 MPH more than adequate with prop guards. If you're really concerned with crashing, don't fly near obstacles or fly at lower speed (use tripod mode).

Thanks. I did confirm the mode, and also double checked on changing the battery as I had read it resets to normal even if it shows sport. I haven’t figured out how to check wind speed yet, that’s a work in progress (I just have a general idea based on the wind flag up at the flying field). But I will keep that in mind for future speed tests, fly with the wind. For now I’m flying in a huge field, so wanted to test speed up the middle of the field.

 

[MsDrone]

ditch those prop guards as soon as you're reasonably comfortable. I don't think they are going to do much good at 29 Mph anyway.

Thanks. I figured for the extra $22 Cdn I’d be more comfortable to start with, not planning on keeping them on forever. Good point on noting they don’t do much good at 29 mph anyway! Next time I’m at the field I will try out speed without the prop guards on, see how that goes.

 

[snapdog]

You record your flight with the screen record function of your device. I fly with an Apple Mini iPad. I think that was what you were referring to?

 

[MsDrone]

You record your flight with the screen record function of your device. I fly with an Apple Mini iPad. I think that was what you were referring to?

Thank you! I did not have that feature turned on in the control centre of my iPhone, now I do, and it will very easily and simply do what I want.

 

[buddb55]

Dashware is another option of getting your information into your video. DashWare - Telemetry Data Overlay on Your Videos

 

[MsDrone]

Dashware is another option of getting your information into your video. DashWare - Telemetry Data Overlay on Your Videos

Wow another option! What a great Forum, thanks for all the suggestions!!