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Recent content by Wes Watkins

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    Flying close to powerlines and cell towers?

    I've inspected hundreds of cell towers, getting extremely close in most cases. Truthfully, I haven't ever flown my H for inspection purposes because the camera isn't as high resolution as what the data companies require. I really wouldn't get it near a cell or radio tower. Especially a Verizon...
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    Recovery GPS like Trackimo etc..

    It's actually quite easy to get on and off. I just use Velcro and it holds great. At least 50 flights with it and the Velcro still holds strong, believe it or not!
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    Yuneec Sucks, Everything About Them Sucks

    I too just about gave up on both of my H's. I had one that flew away and Yuneec fixed it, and the other one was dead in its tracks right out of the box. They "supposedly" fixed that one... I've posted my sob story many times on this forum so I won't get back into it. Bottom line is the brand new...
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    Important TyphoonH_Ver2.24_A.bin

    I guess that answers my question. I wasn't sure if skipping over the "faulty" firmware upgrade to the next would be ok because I like the new features if that firmware, but it's not worth the risk. I'll just wait another week for the next firmware update, as I'm sure will be the case
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    Important TyphoonH_Ver2.24_A.bin

    Thanks, that's what I was thinking. It sucks that everyone is holding off on Yuneec updates because they're scared like I am. Just like the other thread was stating, per faa rules I have to have the latest firmware version installed but if I do I may have no H to fly. Yes I have other birds to...
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    Important TyphoonH_Ver2.24_A.bin

    I have 2 H's, one that still has problems and have had since day one. I have the latest firmware on the problem one and the latest firmware fixed nothing. Same problems. My second one had the older July update and flies fine. I had a fly away in early August and Yuneec fixed it (supposedly) by...
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    Flying with GPS off, full manual mode

    I have experienced in the past when doing real estate photography in heavily wooded areas it was always best to fly without GPS due to satellite drag (too much HDOP, horizontal dilution of precision) even when initially taking off with satellite lock. From my experience with many different...
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    Compass Warning! Whats going on?

    I noticed that too. Sometimes I had to rotate it 3 times on one axis to stop the flashing LEDs. I thought that was strange
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    New camera - CGOET is coming soon... RGB low light & infrared cam

    I think I will try that on my other H and compare the two. I would have to agree that if the lenses are out of focus from the factory, and you buy another lens and focus it perfectly, of course the new lens will look better.
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    New camera - CGOET is coming soon... RGB low light & infrared cam

    A bit off subject, but has anyone tried the cgo3+ camera lens mod from Carolina Dronz? Much higher resolution, I'm not a camera expert but I guess it's supposed to be 16 megapixels from what I understand. Here is a shot after the camera mod for one of my clients (yes, Photoshopped for color but...
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    Compass Warning! Whats going on?

    Update to my video... It ends up that Yuneec shipped me a USED defective compass. On a hunch I drove to Carolina Dronz (Frank is awesome by the way!!) and bought a new compass with top shell. About 4 total hours of driving on labor day but it was worth it. I put the new compass and shell on...
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    Compass Warning! Whats going on?

    Sorry, I've been out for a few days... It was wanting to wander off but I was keeping it as still as possible... not only for the video but so my wife didn't take a prop to the head while holding the GoPro! I think it's just freaky not knowing if the warning is true or not.
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    Compass Warning! Whats going on?

    Sounds all too familiar with my H #1. Identical symptom, distance, and damage
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    Compass Warning! Whats going on?

    I started it north every time also to test it
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    Compass Warning! Whats going on?

    I tried calibrating another 15 times while it was facing north in the middle of a field with my cell phone off, made no difference. At least you got yours working