Recent content by deluge2

I have only flown Yuneec batteries in my H. But FWIW, I used to drive 1/8th scale RC monster trucks with my daughters. The trucks were brushless 4WD with dual lipos in series. Anyway, Venom is a bargain brand, not a premium brand. We tried them based on the low price. And with surface craft the...

You raise an interesting point. In reviewing the current Amazon configurations, they list 3: 1 - Basic Hexacopter (1 battery, apparently no Wizard Wand, no backpack) for $812.36 2 - Pro Bundle (Basic Hex plus extra battery, Wizard Wand, and Backpack) for $1214.51 3 - w/ RealSense (Pro Bundle...

I'll drink to that! I also need to push the limits a little more as regards flying in the winter months. We've all seen some wonderful photos and videos from winter flights. Just need to be extra conservative regarding battery temps and max energy use during flights.

Thanks for the reply. I don't disagree with anything you've said, but my guess is that passive blocking of RF signals by the CF components of the LG is unlikely to be a significant factor, compared to the many other variables that, as you state, may come into play. This is certainly true when...

Thanks for posting, I completely agree with your thoughts about what might be going on. While I haven't noticed video link glitching specifically when the retract motors are in action, I haven't systematically looked for it yet either. Now that weather on the US East Coast is not so conducive...

I can't understand from this post exactly what the problem is with the landing gear and shielding and/or RF noise. I initially assumed it related to noise generated when the retracts are actuated (lowering or raising the landing gear). But the discussion seems to be related to the CF material...

For the record I made no such assertion regarding bit rate. It is a factor. There are other factors. Period. I can't help what other people may have said...

If 1080p is maxing out the bit rate on the CGO-3+, what happens when you shoot 4K? I haven't done head to head comparisons, but on other small sensor systems, 4K does provide increased detail compared to 1080. But if bit rate were already maxed out, or nearly so, no room at the inn. Certainly...

Please note that I did not say that bit rate was "everything". Or the only thing. But it is an important thing. It's not just about average bit rate, it's about max bit rate too. There may be 4K scenes for which you think less than 60 Mbps is more than adequate. We all have our standards. 'Real'...

Thanks for reviewing your sad experience with the A2. Again. For the hundredth time. My issue is that this grudge holding, which you imply could be solved by DJI just 'making amends' i.e. paying you for your lost time and trouble, colors your views on all subsequent DJI products. You don't own...

Don't know about everyone, but I don't 'think' they will offer a discount, but I do 'hope' they will. They certainly should. I'm not familiar with the earlier models, the YTH is my first Yuneec product, and probably my last. The CGO-3+ has been a real disappointment to many, especially those...

I know you have tremendous experience with 'drones' across the spectrum from our 'toys' to the real thing. But I'm not sure your photo/video expertise is similar. I've been fairly active with photo and video, first film, then digital spanning land, underwater, astro, and most recently multi...

I think you're thinking of 18% grey which is the reference brightness that simple auto exposure is based upon. Basically, the camera *assumes* that every scene is an average scene and an average scene is assumed to be one that looks good when exposed to reproduce 18% grey subject as 18% grey...

Mind sharing what version of the manual that's from and where it can be found? Appears to be newer than the version still present on Yuneec's website (v1.1). Thanks in advance...

True enough, from the Manual: IMPORTANT NOTE: In Follow Me, the aircraft will maintain a constant altitude and cannot detect obstacles. Pilots who change their altitude during flight should be mindful of this. Which does raise the question how will all this work with the YTH-Pro or when a...