Hello Fellow Yuneec Pilot!
Join our free Yuneec community and remove this annoying banner!
Sign up

Recent content by Red Baron

  1. R

    "Puffed" batteries - disposal source

    After acknowledging that swollen/puffed batteries can be a serious danger, I learned today that "Batteries Plus Bulbs" will take our old LIPO batteries and recycle them for us. BPB appears to be a national operation with local franchises. No questions asked; not even how low the charge level...
  2. R

    Yuneec Chapter 11 stuck with NFZ

    Spot on; perfect.
  3. R

    Yuneec Chapter 11 stuck with NFZ

    As a professional commercial loan workout guy speaking here, the bankruptcy/receivership comparisons are accurate. BUT, please note that neither legal process benefits you the consumer. Banks and other secured creditors prefer receiverships because they/we maximize recovery of outstanding...
  4. R

    Is Yuneec on the brink of extinction?

    As noted above, Yuneec's service problems started almost a year before Covid-19 was an issue. Many companies come and go; I have nothing negative to say about Yuneec. Back in 2018, I had a disastrous crash soon after I purchased their Typhoon H Pro. The hulk was fully repaired at no cost to...
  5. R

    Is Yuneec on the brink of extinction?

    Cabinfourus, You just offered quite a few opinions. I am hoping that you could provide us with supporting facts. Do you have some source or news report that could support your opinion that Yuneec is leaving us due to the US government? Our "lovely government thinks the Chinese are using...
  6. R

    Typhoon H props

    I will NEVER again use after-market props for my drones. It was my experience that the Typhoon H did not have the same air stability using after-market. Threw them away. Never again.
  7. R

    Photo Software for Christmas

    At my ripe old age of 74, I find that Photoshop Elements is reasonably easy to use. It has all the basic stuff (cropping, straightening, brightening, "enhancing"). And, it has more stuff than I will ever use. I see at least one retailer selling the new 2020 version (download) for $70. At...
  8. R

    new mantis G 699$

    PatR - I agree; the newer Mavic 2 has approx. 19.9megapixel resolution, although at a higher cost. I also love my Typhoon H Pro with its large screen monitor. I speak highly regarding Yuneec's repair service to me, and your valuable suggestions recently. However, the new model appears to be...
  9. R

    new mantis G 699$

    Whoa Kemosabe !! Here are my two cents: Is there a TV monitoring screen? No mention of it in the print ad. Also, no mention of Megapixel resolution for photos. Sure looks like 12mp for the 4X3 format and only 8mp for the 16X9 format. Perhaps I'm wrong about my observations, BUT this new...
  10. R

    Speed dial issue

    QUESTION: How do you spell "genius"? ANSWERS: Eagle's Eye Video PatR Doom Meister Closely followed the guidance and encouragement of these fine people today. Doubted their words every minute but trusted their judgment. After reassembling, the Hardware Monitor showed all systems were go. I had...
  11. R

    UFO's spotted and it wasn't a drone.

    Chinese or Russian drones? Pick one.
  12. R

    Speed dial issue

    Thank you PatR for your interest. My 2-year old PC still does not recognize the ST16, but I just learned that my older laptop does. This opens the door to the full reset option. As an FYI last year, my Typhoon Pro crashed after a power failure. Looking back, I suspect a poorly-seated (OP error)...
  13. R

    Speed dial issue

    Quick update on my speed dial issues: 1) Used an air spray to clean the right-side pot from the outside rear of the unit - no change at all 2) Bought a set of hex screwdrivers to disassemble the unit - Found and removed 7 screws - Still unable to disassemble the ST-16 for further air-spraying...
  14. R

    Speed dial issue

    Follow-up to suggestions: Bought air can and learned quickly that one of my stick control hole covers had disappeared. Spraying into the holes had minimal effect. In flight however, my H Pro went forward (had been left previously) as I turned the speed dial. During a test on ground, I noted the...
  15. R

    Speed dial issue

    Thank you. That will be my task tomorrow.