Now I've gone and done it (I need therapy)

[ff22]

I bought a MAV2 pro and the I got the Zoom gimbal. With the propper hex in hand it will take under 5 minutes to swap gimbals...

Not too fiddly or delicate a maneuver?

 

[Yaw65]

yes - whisky
i see new hampshire liquor and wine outlets have the different ages and styles at prices ranging from $44.99 to $499.99, while vt allows the sale of only the 10yo at $48.99. what do you drink?

I drink any Islay malt...any age of Ardbeg or lagavulin or Bowmore......simply the best.! Just go for it but its like drone ...always fly responsibly.

 

[paulatkin73]

Not too fiddly or delicate a maneuver?

Youtube video shows it is easy, only delicate part is to remove plastic part of the body that covers connectors. It locks in and on my m2p is very tight. Guy on a video simply shown undoing 2 screws and his cover was moving - i think he skipped a part prying it out, as i undid those screws and cover still sits solid as a part of the body.

I received my zoom head today and will try a swap soon. I do not think i will use it, i love how 10 bit colors look like on m2p videos, so, it will be only kept as a spare gimbal if i wreck hasselblad one.

 

[77ricco]

Not too fiddly or delicate a maneuver?

Not at all! Only 6 screws(all the same size n lenght). I would only advise to get a magnetized hex tool, thus avoiding losing its screws... they are tiny. I haven't lost any yet but I have already ordered some spare ones.
When you open dji go on your smartphone n connect it to the drone, it already recognizes your gimbal! It will change from mav 2 pro to mav 2 zoom automatically...

 

[Cairnsimages]

So I have a part 107 cert and have 2 other drones.
Was considering purchasing a used Inspire 2, but having been on the I2 forum (as a lurker) I was concerned that this may not be a good idea, for personal reasons.
The price of the I2 meant I could buy 2 new drones for the price of one, so I bit the bullet (after a few beers, why do I do that)

So, today I purchased the M2 Pro and M2Z (scratching head).
Of course I will have to sell my beloved MPP (which takes some great pictures and my P4 which I really love to fly) so for obvious reasons I cannot justify keeping the other birds.

Maybe I need to stop drinking my beer at night!

Great work keep them all, you'd be selling a family member. More birds the merrier - right?

 

[77ricco]

Youtube video shows it is easy, only delicate part is to remove plastic part of the body that covers connectors. It locks in and on my m2p is very tight. Guy on a video simply shown undoing 2 screws and his cover was moving - i think he skipped a part prying it out, as i undid those screws and cover still sits solid as a part of the body.

I received my zoom head today and will try a swap soon. I do not think i will use it, i love how 10 bit colors look like on m2p videos, so, it will be only kept as a spare gimbal if i wreck hasselblad one.

It's easy! The plastic part mentioned needs to be slid towards the front of the drone before pulled.

 

[747P4]

Great work keep them all, you'd be selling a family member. More birds the merrier - right?

Totally in agreement

 

[747P4]

Remember “no flying for 8 hour after your last beer or your blood alcohol is under .04”. [emoji56]

Yep, I am totally aware being a professional pilot too, but thanks for the advice as I like people who are concerned about these things

 

[FatherXmas]

It all depends upon type of jobs you intend to do... I personally now considering very seriously a new m2e with a thermal camera. There is quite a market for that, in real estate remodeling and construction, solar panel maintenance, a lot of things to do with a small convenient portable drone. It is a bit of a window of opportunity while there is not a ton of experienced drone pilots around. It probably will not last long, but, now for a merely $3k you can get a tool that used to cost about of $20k minimum. Or even more.

I bought the M2ED, it came on Thursday of this week. Because of the rain, finally got it in the air today. I'm really impressed. For the price, this thing is extraordinary! It most certainly not be a replacement for a big commercial drone with a FLIR (which is WAY expensive). At ~140'agl, I walked through the woods and could tell something was there, enough to send a ground crew. Plus, I took a peak at several houses in the neighborhood, still debating if I should tell some of them their house have a few heat leaks (including mine).

 

[FatherXmas]

Talk to me about Ginger, please oh please

Don't leave out Mary Ann!

 

[FatherXmas]

Airwolf: The flight-capable Airwolf helicopter was a cosmetically modified Bell 222

About the time Airwolf was on, I was sent to a top secret test site to work on the phone system. I was escorted to the communications room by a MP. On the way in, we passed a cool looking helicopter in the field beside the building. I casually said 'Cool helicopter' - the MP got in my face and yelled, 'You don't see sh#$, you understand me boy!' Well, it WAS a cool looking helicopter.....
And yes, I had Top Secret clearance back then.

 

[747P4]

Don't leave out Mary Ann!

How could I do that

 

[ff22]

Don't leave out Mary Ann!

At my age - Mrs Magoo!

 

[Remote Pilots Australia]

My lord you lot must be as old as I am.

Ginger or Mary Ann? ... Duh, Mary Ann of course ... even if Dawn Wells did turn 80 this year lol

Myfanwy, My Daughter's name. Best English representation of the correct pronounciation I can find is "m'-VAN-oi" although I'm about the only one around these parts who can manage it. Most Aussies settle for "Myf" lol She was the Only Myfanwy registered for school in the country that year so obviously not going to make the top 10 names list. Perhaps a better translation is " My fine one" or "My fine small one" ...depends on whether you reference modern or old Cymru.

Onto the important stuff. No not beer or Whiskey, R.P.A.

Currently I have a Phantom 4 Pro V2.0, a Mavic 2 Zoom (couldn't justify a Pro as the camera on the P4P handles the same job) and four Sparks.They are great for antenna and structure inspections where you are in close proximity to hazards and for training the company pilots. Cheap enough that you don't cry too much if you lose one. I only intend to get more. A Matirce is next.

I can't believe I have to say this twice in one day in two threads

Some are good
More is Better
Too many? JUST RIGHT!

Regards
Ari

 

[rlphoto69]

So I have a part 107 cert and have 2 other drones.
Was considering purchasing a used Inspire 2, but having been on the I2 forum (as a lurker) I was concerned that this may not be a good idea, for personal reasons.
The price of the I2 meant I could buy 2 new drones for the price of one, so I bit the bullet (after a few beers, why do I do that)

So, today I purchased the M2 Pro and M2Z (scratching head).
Of course I will have to sell my beloved MPP (which takes some great pictures and my P4 which I really love to fly) so for obvious reasons I cannot justify keeping the other birds.

Maybe I need to stop drinking my beer at night!

It’s like guns, you can never have to many. Many of us, (myself included) have that problem and if it’s new and can afford it, get it!

 

[old man mavic]

Of course there is no logical reason to have 4 drones (just like me)..........HOWEVER, if that is what you want, then by all means keep them all. You work hard for your money so go ahead and reap the benefits of your labor. Life is short and you can't take your money with you to the grave, so I say, just enjoy it all now. Congrats!

only 4 i must be sad then with my collection

 

[JL_Ware]

So I have a part 107 cert and have 2 other drones.
Was considering purchasing a used Inspire 2, but having been on the I2 forum (as a lurker) I was concerned that this may not be a good idea, for personal reasons.
The price of the I2 meant I could buy 2 new drones for the price of one, so I bit the bullet (after a few beers, why do I do that)

So, today I purchased the M2 Pro and M2Z (scratching head).
Of course I will have to sell my beloved MPP (which takes some great pictures and my P4 which I really love to fly) so for obvious reasons I cannot justify keeping the other birds.

Maybe I need to stop drinking my beer at night!

I just recently sold my Mavic Pro, and I'm still having sellers remorse, My Mavic Pro 2 is far superior to my sold Mavic Pro, however, I had no fears of pushing my Mavic Pro beyond 4 miles out, I really don't know if I can trust my Mavic Pro 2 to go out that far, guess I'll just have to give it some time, and take baby steps when it comes to the MP2, I'm keep my P4 however until the P5's arrive

 

[747P4]

I just recently sold my Mavic Pro, and I'm still having sellers remorse, My Mavic Pro 2 is far superior to my sold Mavic Pro, however, I had no fears of pushing my Mavic Pro beyond 4 miles out, I really don't know if I can trust my Mavic Pro 2 to go out that far, guess I'll just have to give it some time, and take baby steps when it comes to the MP2, I'm keep my P4 however until the P5's arrive

It is best practice to get to know the new bird before pushing limits. The P4 is a great machine and I will keep mine for the time being. The MPP and the Pro I had were very good for video and pictures so I have to keep tweaking the settings on the M2Z as I learn this new addition.

Always fly VLOS as best you can.

 

[Gary51m]

So I have a part 107 cert and have 2 other drones.
Was considering purchasing a used Inspire 2, but having been on the I2 forum (as a lurker) I was concerned that this may not be a good idea, for personal reasons.
The price of the I2 meant I could buy 2 new drones for the price of one, so I bit the bullet (after a few beers, why do I do that)

So, today I purchased the M2 Pro and M2Z (scratching head).
Of course I will have to sell my beloved MPP (which takes some great pictures and my P4 which I really love to fly) so for obvious reasons I cannot justify keeping the other birds.

Maybe I need to stop drinking my beer at night!

Wanting to do the 107 cert however, I am not a book person on remembering good sometimes. Just wondering, how hard is this thing. Myself looking at the subjects scares the hell out of me trying it. Thanks

 

[747P4]

Wanting to do the 107 cert however, I am not a book person on remembering good sometimes. Just wondering, how hard is this thing. Myself looking at the subjects scares the **** out of me trying it. Thanks

Quite understandable. Best to either take a class which can be expensive but useful as there is guidance for what to study. The book side of things isn't at all bad if you take your time to split the subjects into parts so that you can understand them fully. I think there are some test questions on the internet so google that for starters. The faa web site has some useful resourses too.
Just thinking of when I had to learn the 747-400. 2 weeks for ground school and procedures then full flight simulator. Start to finsih less than a month! Some system classes for new types of airplane are less than a week