Dji Phantom UAVs
Discussion
RobbieKB said:
That's awesome Mark.
I've been asked to use a drone to photograph an airfield for a company I have worked with before. It's controlled by an app. I might like RC things and photography but all sounds very expensive and unnerving.
That sounds like the Phantom Vision I use. Be careful, to use them in any shape or form commercially becomes a big issue, needing licencing, permission off the CAA etc. I've got architects who would love me to shoot some aerials when I am working for them but until I frame up and take the licence I can't.I've been asked to use a drone to photograph an airfield for a company I have worked with before. It's controlled by an app. I might like RC things and photography but all sounds very expensive and unnerving.
markmullen said:
RobbieKB said:
That's awesome Mark.
I've been asked to use a drone to photograph an airfield for a company I have worked with before. It's controlled by an app. I might like RC things and photography but all sounds very expensive and unnerving.
That sounds like the Phantom Vision I use. Be careful, to use them in any shape or form commercially becomes a big issue, needing licencing, permission off the CAA etc. I've got architects who would love me to shoot some aerials when I am working for them but until I frame up and take the licence I can't.I've been asked to use a drone to photograph an airfield for a company I have worked with before. It's controlled by an app. I might like RC things and photography but all sounds very expensive and unnerving.
gazchap said:
Did you tweak the photo at all? I've never managed to get anything remotely that good out of the GoPro 3 on my Phantom 2.
It was shot in raw, so needs completing to make it a photo, editing took less than a minute, so nothing particularly heavy duty, lens correction to stop it looking fisheye, contrast, a software grad on the sky, into CS6 and some dynamic contrast in Nik Color Efex. Mark that pic is excellent.
I must get a few taken. Weather has been pants though.
I would recommend that everyone reads up on the Air Navigation Order before taking pictures.
Also the FAA have introduced some tough new laws and the CAA might just follow.
I am hoping to take the exam but I've a disability that might go against me.
Must get an order in with Boro for some batteries and screen.
I must get a few taken. Weather has been pants though.
I would recommend that everyone reads up on the Air Navigation Order before taking pictures.
Also the FAA have introduced some tough new laws and the CAA might just follow.
I am hoping to take the exam but I've a disability that might go against me.
Must get an order in with Boro for some batteries and screen.
Iv been doing a bit more research before i make a purchase.
Am I right in thinking that with the standard Phantom 2 vision the only way to use FPV is by using an ios device? And the maximum distance is 300M?
Has anyone tried buying the regular Phantom 2 and installing there own FPV setup? I have been looking at the Immersion and Fatshark 5.8Ghz Txs and monitors on firstpersonview.co.uk, and they can also supply a premade cable that connects directly onto the PCB of the Vision.
This setup will give 1-2km video range and comes in at pretty much the same price as the Phantom 2 Vision. This seems a lot better than the standard setup, but am I missing something?
Am I right in thinking that with the standard Phantom 2 vision the only way to use FPV is by using an ios device? And the maximum distance is 300M?
Has anyone tried buying the regular Phantom 2 and installing there own FPV setup? I have been looking at the Immersion and Fatshark 5.8Ghz Txs and monitors on firstpersonview.co.uk, and they can also supply a premade cable that connects directly onto the PCB of the Vision.
This setup will give 1-2km video range and comes in at pretty much the same price as the Phantom 2 Vision. This seems a lot better than the standard setup, but am I missing something?
You can use Android too I understand though I've never tried it.
A good upgrade if you want more FPV range is the Vision+ RE700 range extender, I've had much better range out of mine with one fitted.
What swayed me is the camera with the vision/+ is capable of shooting in DNG raw, which as a stills photographer appealed.
A good upgrade if you want more FPV range is the Vision+ RE700 range extender, I've had much better range out of mine with one fitted.
What swayed me is the camera with the vision/+ is capable of shooting in DNG raw, which as a stills photographer appealed.
andy798 said:
Iv been doing a bit more research before i make a purchase.
Am I right in thinking that with the standard Phantom 2 vision the only way to use FPV is by using an ios device? And the maximum distance is 300M?
Has anyone tried buying the regular Phantom 2 and installing there own FPV setup? I have been looking at the Immersion and Fatshark 5.8Ghz Txs and monitors on firstpersonview.co.uk, and they can also supply a premade cable that connects directly onto the PCB of the Vision.
This setup will give 1-2km video range and comes in at pretty much the same price as the Phantom 2 Vision. This seems a lot better than the standard setup, but am I missing something?
By far the best Phantom for video is the H3-3D Gimbal'd version for GoPro Hero 3 and Hero 3+ Cameras but it's a bit of an outlay once you add everything up it comes to about £1400 including the GoPro. For stills the V2+ is still they way to go.Am I right in thinking that with the standard Phantom 2 vision the only way to use FPV is by using an ios device? And the maximum distance is 300M?
Has anyone tried buying the regular Phantom 2 and installing there own FPV setup? I have been looking at the Immersion and Fatshark 5.8Ghz Txs and monitors on firstpersonview.co.uk, and they can also supply a premade cable that connects directly onto the PCB of the Vision.
This setup will give 1-2km video range and comes in at pretty much the same price as the Phantom 2 Vision. This seems a lot better than the standard setup, but am I missing something?
markmullen said:
Which tracker have you gone for? I've put a tk102b on mine, not terribly elegant but peace of mind
Mark, I tried the RF-V16 but although it's alot smaller and lighter than the TK102, it's not as reliable. I may try another one just incase I got a bad one as it is much more suitable for the Phantom.Gassing Station | Photography & Video | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff