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Just picked up a DJI Phantom
Posted on 5/18/16 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 5/18/16 at 12:13 pm
What are some of the go to accessories other than case and extra batteries?
Plan to film some fishing videos once I get comfortable enough to fly over water.
Plan to film some fishing videos once I get comfortable enough to fly over water.
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Posted on 5/18/16 at 1:00 pm to CP3
Which model did you get? I had a II plus, but which model you have will matter regarding accessory needs.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 1:36 pm to LSUnation78
Ah meant to include that in title. Phantom 3 Professional
Posted on 5/18/16 at 1:49 pm to CP3
https://flylitchi.com/
This app supposedly gives the Phantom 3 some of the features of the Phantom 4. Haven't tried it myself, but I've read a few positive reviews.
This app supposedly gives the Phantom 3 some of the features of the Phantom 4. Haven't tried it myself, but I've read a few positive reviews.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 2:36 pm to CP3
Yea, there isn't much I'd recommend that you should grab.
Its always nice to keep a spare set of props around in addition to extra batteries.
Also kind of depends on how DIY you want to get. If you don't really want to get too far into DIY, I would just figure out what device you will be using for FPV... phone, tablet, etc. Get a visor that fits whatever device that is. It is kinda hard to see the screens on a bright day without it. EDIT: Something like... 7" LCD hood
IF you do want to venture down into the DIY, there are some really cool things you can look into. One of the things I was working on before I had to put my hobby on the back burner, was setting it up to transmit video and telemetry to a set of HD FPV goggles.
After looking for some of the kits I used to DIY my phantom... it appears that you can buy plug n play kits now.
Goggles
Some people suggested the prop guards, but I found they made the drone a little less stable than without.
Its always nice to keep a spare set of props around in addition to extra batteries.
Also kind of depends on how DIY you want to get. If you don't really want to get too far into DIY, I would just figure out what device you will be using for FPV... phone, tablet, etc. Get a visor that fits whatever device that is. It is kinda hard to see the screens on a bright day without it. EDIT: Something like... 7" LCD hood
IF you do want to venture down into the DIY, there are some really cool things you can look into. One of the things I was working on before I had to put my hobby on the back burner, was setting it up to transmit video and telemetry to a set of HD FPV goggles.
After looking for some of the kits I used to DIY my phantom... it appears that you can buy plug n play kits now.
Goggles
Some people suggested the prop guards, but I found they made the drone a little less stable than without.
This post was edited on 5/18/16 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 5/18/16 at 3:25 pm to CP3
i have the OG phantom. after making 2 videos i realized id rather be fishing than fimling other people fish just to spend 8-20 hours video editing me not fishing.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 3:49 pm to CarRamrod
Meh. More for overnight tuna trips with 5+ people.
Plenty of downtime to get some cool shots of rigs, boat etc
Plenty of downtime to get some cool shots of rigs, boat etc
Posted on 5/18/16 at 3:51 pm to CP3
oohh i understand. I still WANT to make more videos. but every time i go out, i say frick this i want to fish. 
This post was edited on 5/18/16 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 5/18/16 at 4:51 pm to CP3
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Phantom 3 Professional
So jelly. Been looking at these things for a year. Just cant make myself pull the trigger.
It would make me a much better deer hunter.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 5:16 pm to SportTiger1
I've been eyeing it for a while. Just had to say screw it and pull the trigger.
I don't regret it so far.
This post was edited on 5/18/16 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 5/18/16 at 9:17 pm to CP3
Picked up a phantom 3 standard in January for 699.00 at best buy. 2 or 3 weeks later they dropped to 499.00. I was pissed.
As far as accessories, get some black carbon fiber props (seems to make it quieter), and a gimbal guard, also carbon fiber. Search on amazon. I had to buy the props from dji directly.
As far as accessories, get some black carbon fiber props (seems to make it quieter), and a gimbal guard, also carbon fiber. Search on amazon. I had to buy the props from dji directly.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 9:38 am to Mope
quote:makes it more stable. but becareful i sliced my finger nail in half hitting one.
As far as accessories, get some black carbon fiber props (seems to make it quieter)
Posted on 5/19/16 at 10:24 am to Mope
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As far as accessories, get some black carbon fiber props (seems to make it quieter), and a gimbal guard, also carbon fiber.
I'll definitely look into the carbon fiber blades. I did notice the gimbal gets overloaded when landing in tall grass sometimes. Wasn't too happy about that so I'm gonna go ahead and grab a guard for it.
This post was edited on 5/19/16 at 10:31 am
Posted on 5/19/16 at 11:36 am to CP3
Got a Phantom 4
Posted on 5/19/16 at 11:42 am to CP3
quote:it will reduce the vibrations in the video when you accelerate. Those made a bigger difference than the anti vibration mount for the gimbal.
I'll definitely look into the carbon fiber blades.
does teh gimbal come standard on the new models? is it brushless?
Posted on 5/19/16 at 12:18 pm to meauxjeaux2
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Got a Phantom 4
Just got one too...I was amazed at how little interaction it needs...Practically flies itself
Posted on 5/19/16 at 1:36 pm to meauxjeaux2
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Got a Phantom 4
I didn't feel like dropping $1500.
I got my Phantom 3 Pro price matched for $699 (normally $999). That's why I pulled the trigger.
Posted on 5/19/16 at 2:00 pm to CP3
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I didn't feel like dropping $1500.
The active track and other addons in the app, made it worth the upgrade
Posted on 5/19/16 at 2:08 pm to RecordSetter
I do like how it has collision avoidance, but there are ways to add object tracking to the Phantom 3 that are pretty easy to set up (from what I have been told)
This post was edited on 5/19/16 at 2:09 pm
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