Dji Phantom UAVs

[sgrimshaw]

andrewrob said:

Lipos should be storage charged if not used for a bit. Its the same for all of them not just Phantom batteries

Check this out for storage temps too

Interesting ... this would imply that Lipos are best stored in a fridge?

Or am I misinterpreting that information?

[Krikkit]

sgrimshaw said:

andrewrob said:

Lipos should be storage charged if not used for a bit. Its the same for all of them not just Phantom batteries

Check this out for storage temps too

Interesting ... this would imply that Lipos are best stored in a fridge?

Or am I misinterpreting that information?

Bob on. 40% charge and refrigerated.

[Nurburgsingh]

Pvapour said:

my overall picture is that Phantom is still ahead of the game so have bought a standard P3 for £468, not looking to fly more than 1km away and footage viewed on YT will more than do the job for my project, should be here in a week fingers x.

Where did you get yours from? I had a "Slippers and Smellies" delivery from Santa so I need something to cheer me up.

[MX5_Nutter]

This thread needs more pics.. Quick one from todays outing with the P3 (dramatically reduced in size!)

[Emeye]

Nurburgsingh said:

Where did you get yours from? I had a "Slippers and Smellies" delivery from Santa so I need something to cheer me up.

That's exactly why I bought myself a Phantom 2 in January - and as my 40th birthday present....

[Pvapour]

Emeye said:

Nurburgsingh said:

Where did you get yours from? I had a "Slippers and Smellies" delivery from Santa so I need something to cheer me up.

That's exactly why I bought myself a Phantom 2 in January - and as my 40th birthday present....

cant say mine was much different tbh, though i have a business justification for the man maths


though it says China, after ordering I was told they had stock in europe and it'd be with me in 1 week, was dispatched yesterday so we'll see.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231729305664?_trksid=p20...

only the lowly standard but if the image quality is as good as the vision 2 + then i'll be happy enough, if slightly better then a bonus.

[M500 NTH]

Itching to get my Phantom 3 out for a flight, it's been about 2 months now since I last flew it.

[x5x3]

M500 NTH said:

Itching to get my Phantom 3 out for a flight, it's been about 2 months now since I last flew it.

same here

[Mutts]

M500 NTH said:

Itching to get my Phantom 3 out for a flight, it's been about 2 months now since I last flew it.

Not a phantom but a DJI Hexacopter and its been far too long since I last flew. Making do with building a 250 FPV racer 😊

[dudleybloke]

Anyone got an emergency parachute for their drone yet?

[Mr Trophy]

dudleybloke said:

Anyone got an emergency parachute for their drone yet?

That's actually a great shout

[Stupeo]

dudleybloke said:

Anyone got an emergency parachute for their drone yet?

None of the ones I've seen seem to appear to show the rate of descent slowing down drastically enough to guarantee no damage to the phantom. I think I'd rather take my chances

[davidexige]

I'm seriously considering purchasing a Dji Phantom 3, probably the advanced model, however before I do I'm trying to do all my homework, therefore does anyone have any recommendations for any particular forums, Google throws up lots US sites but there doesn't seem to be any UK specific ones. Thanks in advance.

[MX5_Nutter]

http://www.phantompilots.com/ is very good although American

[JonV8V]

Just had an email from jessops regarding a 'new' 4K phantom for 899. Have t worked out what's different as I thought the old one did that?

[MX5_Nutter]

Full specs against the other models are here:
http://www.dji.com/products/compare-phantom

Looks identical to the pro but with a shorter distance Wifi video link instead of lightbridge!? They've used the same camera as the Advance and Pro so not sure why it's called "4K"???

[theboyfold]

JonV8V said:

Just had an email from jessops regarding a 'new' 4K phantom for 899. Have t worked out what's different as I thought the old one did that?

This is the one they have for £899

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/pro...

Or have they offered you the Professional for that price?

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/Dro...

[JonV8V]

theboyfold said:

JonV8V said:

Just had an email from jessops regarding a 'new' 4K phantom for 899. Have t worked out what's different as I thought the old one did that?

This is the one they have for £899

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/pro...

Or have they offered you the Professional for that price?

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/Dro...

Neither of those...

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/pro...


Looks like you trade lightbridge for the 4K camera(?)

Edited by JonV8V on Monday 4th January 21:22

[theboyfold]

JonV8V said:

Neither of those...

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/pro...


Looks like you trade lightbridge for the 4K camera(?)

Edited by JonV8V on Monday 4th January 21:22

Looks like they may have just updated the lineup
DJI's latest drones are made for 4K video pros http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/04/dji-phantom-3-4... via Engadget Android

[Stupeo]

theboyfold said:

Looks like they may have just updated the lineup
DJI's latest drones are made for 4K video pros http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/04/dji-phantom-3-4... via Engadget Android

The Phantom 4K also comes with a slower charger - 57w compared to the 100w with the P3P. They are also limited to 120m high - this can't be changed in the go app.

M