Recent content by Bill Golson

One of the reasons for the new FAA regs is the danger for police etc. triggering an explosive device when opening the battery compartment to find the FAA Reg #. The only danger that I can imagine is finding another dead and useless DJI battery -- useless before its time and DJI will be glad to...

Anyone planning to participate in the TSE event. I'm planning to be near the centerline -- P4 up about 200 feet pointed at the land -- not at the sky. Thinking the light changing on land would be interesting. The camera on the P4 is not equipped to handle the extreme contrast. Also, the sun...

Whatever works for you RTinTN. I'm cheap too with lots of free time to poke around. UW

Another GPS carrier design Just a quick prototype for connecting a Trackimo to my Phantom 4, 2016. Thinking of using fishing line to create a short tether to help keep both quadcopter and passenger close together. The photo shows the Trackimo screwed (use the ‘belt’ accessory from...

Guess this is what happens when a newer DJI quad model comes out. Actually, the Phantom 4 has lasted longer than I thought it would. That said -- still love my P3s/P4.

Everybody seems to want horizontal distance and speed -- and yet the two are contrary to what the FAA rules require -- can you see your quadcopter and can you fly at a speed that is safe for everyone. I get it -- flying far and fast is fun but the rules are concerned with safety. If fun can't...

I do have a Android cell phone -- but would have to buy a android tablet to use your cool sounding software. One main reason many flock to the DJI products is their continued support of IOS. Hope you change your mind. Think IOS and make more profit.

Looks like they're now $70. Plano Molding AW XL Pistol Case w/ Deluxe Latches - 20.75"x16.5"x9.25" DOS108031 w/ Free Shipping

Hey Geeno -- $60 bought this case -- weather proof -- plenty of latches -- rigid and ribbed -- comfy handle. I'd have to say it provides the same protection as a $200 plus Pro case. Put that savings to other P4 stuff like more batteries. etc.

If you want a hard case and don't mind doing the cutouts this is an affordable choice: Plano Molding Large Weatherproof Pistol Case - 18.4in x14.25in x8in -- comes with solid thick foam. About $60. I bought two for my P3s/P4. Will upload pix if interested. Case closed.

That's a real improvement -- I've yet to test my p4s limit with the added antenna boost. The R/C club field I fly at is bordered by trees that block line of sight beyond 1,200 ft. Safe flying.

I've not done any comparative testing -- just followed the vast numbers of positive testimonials for windsurfer use. Believe it started when tech's began using Pringles potato chip cans (inside is foil covered) to make quick work of boosting various server device antenna's. One guy boosted his...

I used one of the many parabolic curve templates -- does it look wrong? Any help would be appreciated.

Made these with copper foil on aluminum -- they fold up for easy packing. Have not done extensive testing -- but seem to work ok. The printed frame ones you can buy look heavy. You can learn a lot buy rolling your own. Kinda brings some of the hands-own traditions of RC modeling into the...

Yea -- guess the processor is doing most of the heating -- tho it does have a fan.