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I had two flying video platforms that were similarly equipped though different frames - one was a modified Parallax Elev-8 and the other was a Tarot 650 Sport. Both had T-Motor Navigator MN3520 400KV motors, 15.5"props and Hobbywing Platinum Pro 30A OPTO Escs. Both had APM 2.6 flight...

The aircraft was a Parallax Elev-8 with a basic flight controller - it was not capable of providing any logs. This was a basic aircraft - no GPS, compass, etc. I later rebuilt it with the APM 2.6 flight controller - by then, I learned not to let it get so far away that I could not determine its...

I just have to share my lost drone story: Back when I built my first quadcopter, I was flying it and let it get too far and lost orientation. I didn't have enough time to figure out which way it was facing as the prevailing breeze blew it behind my house and over the woods behind it. My wife...

If you have seen YouTube videos of Bebop and Disco flights, you have noticed that many of the have flight gauges and flight data overlays. Adding overlays is a somewhat involved process and fraught with issues - almost all of the YouTube tutorials skip important steps. If you would like to...

If it's any consolation, I had the same problem - bad connector that caused an engine failure and devastating crash. My quad was totaled but I had enough spare parts that I rebuilt it and it flies great now! Good luck!

For me, it is hard to tell what went on from the video. Regarding the use of parts from a previously crashed aircraft, I have done that, but I have been leery about using motors, especially if the prop broke, or the motor was stuck by a tree branch while running. If I have the slightest doubt...

My first flights with the Disco:

So, my new toy arrived on Friday, the 13th, and I excitedly unboxed it. Here is the aircraft with the wings put on: The little thingy on the of the nose in front of the Parrot logo is the power switch and also the pitot tube. The camera is fixed and tilt and stabilization is done via software...

This morning, we had some calm air for a change, so I took my Tarot 650 Sport out to the field for an endurance flight test. This is a large copter, weighing around 3KG and powered by a 6000 mAH 6S lipo. I've estimated my expected endurance time, given current draw for mid throttle setting and...

I'm not sure what you're asking as the term "controller" has been used to in the following contexts: Flight Controller, R/C transmitter. IF you are asking about a flight controller, then there are plenty of them out there - all should work, but not all offer the same functionality, so it depends...

You didn't mention if you are watching video from the aircraft via a monitor or googles - if that's the case, you need to be aware of significant latency introduced by the GoPro cameras which can get you into a bind. If I'm shooting video while flying the aircraft manually, I do not bother...

For those who believe that life is flat and not spherical ;)

I SERIOUSLY doubt that the email came from the IRS - they do not send unsolicited emails. I would be VERY wary of any email purportedly being from the IRS claiming that you owe money. They send conventional (snail) mail to you.

Sorry if I came on a little strong... I thought you were serious about your initial remark regarding RTL, and in retrospect, I think you were just being lighthearted.. In my own experiences RTL has saved my bacon (as well as aircraft) several times, and I always make sure that it is one of the...

Here's a video of a short test flight:

I had been flying my Tarot 650 Sport quad with 13"props and decided that since I have T-Motor MN3520 motors, I'd go with 15" x 5 props. I ordered then a LONG time ago and they finally arrived from China. Here is how it looks now: The aircraft weighs 3.1 KG AUP (6000 mAH 6S lipo and a small...

RTH is for sissies? Are you kidding us??? You got your aircraft back, didn't you? What's better - being a "man" and losing your aircraft, or worse - having it crash into someone/something? Sounds like you have no compass display/OSD?? Even so, simply doing a 180 isn't going to help you unless...

No, that's out POTUS.

This is a smoking deal! If I hadn't just dropped $400 for a Parrot Disco I would buy this! somebody is gonna snap it up...

The takeoff looked good. I suspect that there was something wrong with the GPS/compass and when the pilot switched to autopilot, it eh aircraft toilet-bowled into the building. Perhaps he should have first put the aircraft into a Loiter mode, which requires working GPS/compass - it it holds...