Recent content by bopchoi

Hi, We are an Australian company developing a plug n play brushless gimbal. From reading the various forums we have noticed people seem to have a variety of problems with the gimbals they purchase and then setting them up. It would make a big difference to the product we can deliver if you...

HI John, Thanks for the reply and warnings. I havent read any bad press on the phantoms yet...is that who you were referring to? I do agree that its probably best to spend more thanless. I have found a local manufacturer in Australia, Bask Industries who makes quads that will do all of what the...

Hi Rog, I am sorry to hear you are ill. Please don't feel pressured. The reason I wanted to see your video is because I have been looking at a similar business to yourself and am interested in the results you have been getting. Having said that, post when you are ready. Your posts so far have...

Hi Rog, I am really curious to see the quality of video you can get from your parrot. Could you please post a video? Is it possible to video things to the left or right of the drone even if it is moving forward? I realised the camera is probably fixed. In which case, can the camera face, say...

quick question. I have only found one place on line that has the cc3d in stock. Its going to cost me about $150 to buy and ship it to Australia..do you know anywhere else that has it cheaper and in stock?

Also camera is a gopro type initially but may move to a small point and shoot later

That's great feed back MM. Thanks a bunch. I had basically made a list of things that people had used to build their own. I want a frame that won't bend easily and can be used to carry heavier payloads if needed. Also I will be using it to impress clients, hopefully. This frame has everything...

HI MM, thanks again. I have been doing a ton of research lately and this is what I think my first quad will be Turnigy H.A.L. Mainly because there is a ton of info on how to set it up and it seems pretty solid Flight controller: KK2.o or open source.. Motors: Ntm Prop drive series 35-30 1100kv...

Thanks again mm I have a question about frames If I bought a frame such as the QAV 500, am I then limited on what will connect to it or can be fixed to it? Or is it a little like a bike frame? The components I put on it are up to me and most will fit or can be adapted. Also landing gear and...

Is it actually possible for civil aviation authorities to police the use of drones for commercial use? Unless they go through the phone book and ring you, surely they would not even notice a small operator?

Thanks for that Roger. Am I understanding correctly that there is FPV on the drone and that the video is ok but the quality improves if you also record the vision onto a USB drive? Although I am Planning on building one, I might need something in a hurry so it's good to know if the parrot gives...

Ok so having decided that I will build copters from now on, can someone please tell how to choose a controller? Do I approach them in the same way as flying? That is starting small and building up Hope someone can help Cheers

Hi Roger, I am curious to know if the parrot drone is proving to be up to the job? I have considered buying one to help get an AP business started but wasn't sure how good the video and photos are from it.

Thanks mm Funny since I made my post I had come similar conclusions to those you have pointed out to me. If I am to run an ap business then it makes sense to know how to build, maintain, modify and repair the copters myself. Like when you started I know 6 tenths of F&@$ all about electronics...

Hi, I am a newbie to RC anything. Never flown, driven or sailed a thing. I am also a photographer and am wanting to marry the two into an aerial photography business. Where I am getting stuck is working out if it is better to buy a ready to fly quadcopter such as the Phantom or try to build...