Sunset and Storm approaching Lake Okeechobee Florida

[Old Dude]

Still learning, I panned too fast. Was a little anxious to get the shot and get back down. Landed just before the rain hit.

 

[Steve Carr]

Panning when taking video is one of the most difficult to do slowly. I also noticed some jello in the video. Your props may need balanced.

 

[Old Dude]

Panning when taking video is one of the most difficult to do slowly. I also noticed some jello in the video. Your props may need balanced.

Where is the best instructions on how to balance the props?

 

[Steve Carr]

It's a bit long. I use a water glass and it works great.

 

[AH-1G]

I do a lot of panning when using video, it took a while to get right. Now this is mostly what I do then pull stills from video

 

[Wingshooter]

I did a storm once. Afterwards I thought I should have flown around instead of just hovering and turning. I was nervous as the wind was approaching in front of this squall front. But got it done.

 

[Old Dude]

It's a bit long. I use a water glass and it works great.

I gather I'll have to order the shaft from Carolina Drones.

 

[Old Dude]

I did a storm once. Afterwards I thought I should have flown around instead of just hovering and turning. I was nervous as the wind was approaching in front of this squall front. But got it done.

The evaporation rising to meet the clouds was interesting to watch. Haven't seen that before.

 

[Steve Carr]

I gather I'll have to order the shaft from Carolina Drones.

Right. I tried both an aluminum shaft and a carbon fiber shaft. The aluminum was not very good. The one below is the one I use.
Precision Prop Balancing ROD for YUNEEC Q500 Units

 

[TimboSlice]

Not bad, Old Dude! Keep practicing. It takes a while to figure out how what you do in the field is going to look back home on the computer and in video. The dark clouds were ominous indeed!

 

[Old Dude]

Panning when taking video is one of the most difficult to do slowly. I also noticed some jello in the video. Your props may need balanced.

Was using some aftermarket props. No more. Still have not come across a balancer to check my props.

 

[TimboSlice]

Was using some aftermarket props. No more. Still have not come across a balancer to check my props.

I got the DuBro 499 - works great. After reading some threads on here - I decided to stay with Yuneec props. For my purpose, they work just fine. Balancing will make some difference to video quality. Perhaps the best thing is to get out there and get some time in. Anyhow....

 

[Steve Carr]

Was using some aftermarket props. No more. Still have not come across a balancer to check my props.

I tried several balancers including the Dubro. None of them worked to my satisfaction. I found the props are really too light to overcome the wheel resistance and they just sit there as if they are in balance.

On a whim I got out my old carbon fiber Q500 balancing rod and it just happens the H props will push over the threads perfectly. That seems to work.