Recent content by Kevin Kirby

This might be a stupid question, but if I'm using goggles to fly FPV, how can I be sure to maintain the LOS rule? There is the obvious, that goggles obstruct ALL of my view, of everything. If LOS rule just means there can be no obstructions between you and the drone but you don't literally have...

2. Like all insurance, its only worth it if you need to use it. I didn't buy it, I've had my spark 6 months, and have not broken the drone. (Knock on wood)! 3. If you abide by the LOS rule, range will never be a problem. If you need a number, 1 kilometer is a solid answer. I think you would have...

I have taken some video in sport mode and it is true the gimbal can't always keep up. However, what I've noticed is it does okay if your speed is relatively constant. The problem only occurs with jackrabbit stops and starts, snap turns at full throttle, and gusts of wind over 20. Smooth is the...

I think using your vise like a press to drive the propeller shaft up through the stator was a much better idea than a hammer. However, others should take great care because the jaw of the vise is pressing on the motor housing rather than directly on the stator, and over tightening could damage...

Not sure what your total expense was, but my solution works great for about $100. I've got a charging station that charges 4 batteries plus 2 USB ports for $60. I use a 480 watt inverter to power it from the car $40. Charge time for the spark batteries is about 90 minutes so I can fly almost...

I agree completely. I returned from a flight over water, only to realize one of my props had a large crack/tear in it. It was more than 50% through the blade! I had flown into a branch on the previous flight but did not crash. I am so lucky the stress of the subsequent flight did not break it...

I use this as well. Its slightly less backpack friendly, but ideal for me. It holds everything securely, is waterproof, and has a handle.

I have had to update the firmware on all the batteries I've bought. Charge the battery and use it, and the system will check firmware automatically and prompt you to update. Just click yes and it only takes a few seconds. Incidentally, if you click no, you can still fly, but that update request...

I bought a Spark Fly More yesterday, at Microcenter... It was $499

Hi everyone. I'm the proud owner of a Spark, and I love it! So, my brother is turning 50 next week, and I want to get him a drone. But before I order a Spark, I wanted to ask if it would make sense to pay a little more, and get him the Mavic Air? I have read about a few of the differences, but...

Thank you.

Here is a pic showing it found satellites.

I am still not able to get this darn thing to work with the app on my phone. I was able to get it to work on my iPad however, so I have been flying it in the house (and outside in the backyard). My question is, can anyone tell me why it won't use the GPS? It will show that it has 8 or 9...

I don't see any textbox to type the QR code on the app. Its the DJI GO 4, and my options are Activate Aircraft, Connect to Aircraft, and Enter Camera View. The first is the QR code reader only. The second allows me to connect to the drone vs drone with RC, via Wi-Fi. There is also an option to...

I see that now. This forum is very helpful. So I've downloaded the app, but can't get the vehicle registered. I've tried scanning the QR code but get an error. I've connected to it via Wi-Fi, but it fails to recognize that in the registration phase. This is so frustrating!