Recent content by snmpsniffer

60-65º F @ flight time. 70º fully charged inside.

>10% I let it launch, hover then land on its own. I started a stopwatch once it launched. Once it go to 25% is didn't take for it to freakout and decide it was time to land. 25% to landing seemed to go bye the quickest. IDK....

So, I ordered 2 batteries from Amazon just before Christmas. I have only managed to get about 10-13 minutes per battery on the 3 times I have flown. I am just learning so I haven't been doing any smart shots or anything fancy. Yesterday to check I took the solo out and just let it hover. same...

mRo GPS u-Blox Neo-M8N / 3DR SOLO Upgrade

What manual? Just downloaded it..There was not much in the box for the 3DR. I am reading the Hero book. Thanks!!!

GPS Shield.. CHECK!! and thanks for the GP Tips, New to them too. I will scrounge around for a code. Should I start a thread on that or would it be too invasive? I will just search first. The desert footage is great! I hope to get out to the desert next time I am out west and do some shooting.

Sweet! That is kind of what I was thinking as well. Long term support will follow a more open platform. Thanks for the reply!!

Yeah, I am kind of leaning that way. Given that 3DR is getting out of the drone world there are likely to be more developers working on android support and development. Thanks for the reply!!

Hey all, as this is my first drone, I am wondering what is the best direction to go with for the control telemetry unit. I hate to fork out the cash for an iPad but I really just do not want to be jacking around with any compatibility issues. Whatever I end up getting is probably going to be...

Hello All!! Just got my first drone and am really excited to get flying. I am a nerd from way back and can not wait to start shooting some video with this awesome toy!! It is supposed to be my Christmas present so I will not be in the air for a couple weeks yet but I will be playing with the...