Gimbal Question

nacjr · Aug 25, 2015

My understanding is that the Solo controller will start/stop recording on the GoPro, but will it turn on/off the power to the GoPro?

DodgeP · Aug 25, 2015

The GP will be charged by the cable as well. I don't think there will be a need to turn it off. As long as the gimbal is attached I think it will be on powered on and sending a live view back to the mobile device.

artamanji · Aug 25, 2015

Do you know if it is possible to start recording with the gopro via de GoPro App while on flight?

DodgeP · Aug 25, 2015

artamanji said:
Do you know if it is possible to start recording with the gopro via de GoPro App while on flight?

You should not be using the GoPro app while in flight. You may cause interference with the controller.

nacjr · Aug 25, 2015

artamanji said:
Do you know if it is possible to start recording with the gopro via de GoPro App while on flight?

It has been the general concenses around here to turn off the GoPro wifi.

artamanji · Aug 25, 2015

nacjr said:
It has been the general concenses around here to turn off the GoPro wifi.

And a GoPro remote control?

nacjr · Aug 25, 2015

artamanji said:
And a GoPro remote control?

Is that bluetooth?

DodgeP · Aug 25, 2015

artamanji said:
And a GoPro remote control?

Bro.. No GoPro accessories. Most likely once you attach the HDMI cable all controls will be handed over to the controller.

Earldgrayjr · Aug 25, 2015

DodgeP said:
Bro.. No GoPro accessories. Most likely once you attach the HDMI cable all controls will be handed over to the controller.

Actually the HERO port... The HDMI connection (also there) is just video... But yes

For now you will change modes (1080, 4K, Protune, etc.) from the camera, but can start/stop recording from the Solo app.

The remaining control will come on the next app update.

PS: If you turned off the GoPro from the app, you couldn't turn it back on..

FlexFanatic · Aug 25, 2015

3DR's new KB on the Gimbal install states that you'll need to power on the GoPro manually as the gimbal will not do so.

Also, refresh my memory but is the battery required for the GoPro to power on?

FIREGROUNDIMAGES.COM · Aug 25, 2015

FlexFanatic said:
3DR's new KB on the Gimbal install states that you'll need to power on the GoPro manually as the gimbal will not do so.

Also, refresh my memory but is the battery required for the GoPro to power on?

Are we always going to have to power on the GoPro manually? Or will it power up automatically with the new update that is coming?

FlexFanatic · Aug 25, 2015

FIREGROUNDIMAGES.COM said:
Are we always going to have to power on the GoPro manually? Or will it power up automatically with the new update that is coming?

It better. After the drama of not having all of the features via the API I took at look at the API commands that GoPro make available and it stupid simple.

FIREGROUNDIMAGES.COM · Aug 25, 2015

FlexFanatic said:
It better. After the drama of not having all of the features via the API I took at look at the API commands that GoPro make available and it stupid simple.

Good. I hope so as well. Seems pretty 'clunky' of a smart drone to have to turn on the camera like the P1...

SteveReno · Aug 25, 2015

FIREGROUNDIMAGES.COM said:
Good. I hope so as well. Seems pretty 'clunky' of a smart drone to have to turn on the camera like the P1...

What's the problem "turning it on" manually? Even 747 Jetliner has a "ON" switch.

aaa · Aug 25, 2015

FIREGROUNDIMAGES.COM said:
Are we always going to have to power on the GoPro manually? Or will it power up automatically with the new update that is coming?

Just checked my Gopro 4 Black and you dont need the battery in to operate as long as you draw power from the USB port which is sorta cool but maybe the gimbal is setup to use the battery weight.

nacjr · Aug 25, 2015

aaa said:
Just checked my Gopro 4 Black and you dont need the battery in to operate as long as you draw power from the USB port which is sorta cool but maybe the gimbal is setup to use the battery weight.

The usb port is not used when GoPro in mounted in gimbal.

mr_jcraft · Aug 25, 2015

The gimbal plugs into the vertical port on the rear of the gopro and the HDMI port. The gopro will pull power from the drone if turned off and the battery installed. I have only flown with the battery installed however. Currently the gopro must be manually powered on. I have unfortunately had limited time to use the aircraft since the gimbal arrived yesterday, but I bench tested a number of my questions. Shutter release operates in all modes, and I've been able to stream up to 4k. Just waiting on the next software release for full control. Upside, the stabilization is excellent.

nacjr · Aug 25, 2015

mr_jcraft said:
The gimbal plugs into the vertical port on the rear of the gopro and the HDMI port. The gopro will pull power from the drone if turned off and the battery installed. I have only flown with the battery installed however. Currently the gopro must be manually powered on. I have unfortunately had limited time to use the aircraft since the gimbal arrived yesterday, but I bench tested a number of my questions. Shutter release operates in all modes, and I've been able to stream up to 4k. Just waiting on the next software release for full control. Upside, the stabilization is excellent.

What button on the controller fires the shutter?