Recent content by ZdroneZ

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    I'm referring to the GPS shield. I have a couple spares.

    I'm referring to the GPS shield. I have a couple spares.
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    Send me your mailing information. I'll gift you 1 . I'll send it in a plain vanilla letter.

    Send me your mailing information. I'll gift you 1 . I'll send it in a plain vanilla letter.
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    Failed in pursuit of a screen Android

    Like mentioned above, I use a Samsung Galaxy Tab A. It does have a "outside" brightness setting. When used with adequate sun visor, I have no problem seeing the screen, even on th rare full sunny days here in central Pennsylvania.
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    Solo 3dr app

    Try the Open Solo update. Just applied to one of my Solos, vast improvement. Just search this site for info.
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    Device Compatibility for Solo

    Should not be a problem.
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    Tracking GPS placement

    Not complete coverage, especially in the mountainous area I live in.
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    Guide to Install & Setup the Green Cube on your Solo.

    Never mind, I found the link.
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    Guide to Install & Setup the Green Cube on your Solo.

    How does one aquire the Green Cube?
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    Tracking GPS placement

    GPS units require cellular service to get the location to you. No service, no find.
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    Parachute system

    The photos are visible on the Web version of this forum.
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    New to me 3DR drone

    You should load the factory app to check for updates and set up your WIFI password ect.
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    Solex question again

    You are buying a license to use on any device registered to your Google Play account.
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    Parachute system

    Both falls were diagnosed as electrical failure. 3DR provided complete replacement including the GoPro for one of the failed units (under the original 3DR warranty policy) , under the new warranty the GoPro is not covered. Haven't noticed a big loss in flight time, using the MA replacement...
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    Parachute system

    Also, once a motor fails the aircraft pretty much does a free fall (I've witnessed first hand, twice!) The Maday computer trips within a second or less, by that time downward momentum will assure full chute deployment.
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    Parachute system

    The system is pretty robust, the spring ejection energy really puts the chute out almost with a bang. The chute is attached with a 1 meter tether so clears the copter safely. As pictured in my post, being mounted on the underside of the craft keeps the ejection path far enough away from the props.