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  1. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well....FINALLY !!!!! The Taranis TX/RX combo package from Alloft has been ordered and shipped !!! Well...it was a LONG time-out !!!...four (4) long months !!! But....I believe worth the wait !!! But....finally I am back on track !!! I will be in the assembly and extremely limited indoor flight...
  2. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well...wouldn't ya know it....limited funds when the first batch of transmitters were available !!! so...waiting on the second shippment....nothing ever goes per the plan !!!
  3. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well...I don't PLAN on crashing !!! BUT...SH!T HAPPENS !!.....I am now further confused !!! I plan on the Naza iOSD to return telemetry....and to integrate with the Naza Controller and Naza GPS.....SO.....what TX/RX to go with ???? The FrSky ???? or a Futaba...or what ??? Since ALL the Naza...
  4. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    MM...I am dead in the water....a very slow rotating gyre !!! Waiting for Aloft to relese their new TX !!!....Besides....This is the Primo " Honey Doo" time of the year....Deck washing/staining, Pool opening and flower planting....Geting ready for Memorial Day !!! VERY little time for cool...
  5. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    OK...I had a 45min talk with Wayne from http://www.alofthobbies.com/ Great person for a newbee to talk with !!! This is the type of service that builds customer loyality !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WILL be getting the http://www.alofthobbies.com/frsky-taranis-x8r-combo.html TX/RX combo. This set-up has the...
  6. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    OK....I have been very busy with work for the last week !!! And now I have some funds for the TX/RX...... What is all the above ????????????? OK......Would you go with their TX/RX combo package from Alloft ?????.....and add the rest of the items above ???? I can see where it would be...
  7. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Received frame from gonitrohobbies and all components from witespy !! Good companies !! Now...to start the build. Put up a few pics later. There are many really good assembly video's on Youtube and on the DJI site. IIDS
  8. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well....Purchased Props, Motors and ESC's from http://witespyquad.gostorego.com and received Naza+GPS today. Outta $$ for now....Spektrum 6xdi will hafta wait a while !! Also got the F450 frame from http://www.ebay.com/itm/360628530754?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Good...
  9. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    And the quest continues. After doing more homework....I have decided to go with these motors: http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/motors/brushless-outrunner-hacker-style-20-28m.html I will also go with the Rapid ESCs from witespyquad. This IS a good site !!! I spoke with Paul this afternoon...
  10. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well....The intro of the HD Dominators dovetails nicely with my projected need. It IS an exciting time indeed ! !! I am glad you find the new icon entertaining !!! The ship pictured is the famous C-57D.....from the All time SciFi CLASSIC: "Forbidden Planet".....and....then....there is "...
  11. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Purchased the Naza + GPS today from Hoverthings. I spoke with Tom there... as I had some questions. I would say..." BUY FROM THEM !!! First....if there are problems....no calls to " Susie" in HK needed !!! Second....they are very friendly and helpful !!! Tom really took time to explain...
  12. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well....Go to www.fpvlab.com for the latest info on the Fatshark Dominator HD goggles. Not much there !! Look under the " Fatshark " area....under " new products for 2013 " Looks like someone from FS keeps this tab up to date....that's good ! Sez the HD should be available June 2013.....we will...
  13. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Thanx again for ALL the detailed insight and guidance.... I greatly value this info....as I am sure it was generated by many hours and dollars spent ! There are many, many ways to get a ship up the air. After doing some homework on the net.....I can see there is a GREAT range of products and...
  14. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Thanx for all the help so far !!! Yes......I think I understand your philosophy !!! Go inexpensive on some things....like the frame.....which will predictably take the abrupt change of inertia... See Hobby King version....reinforced Q450 for $ 12.00 Looks almost exactly like the RCTimer one for...
  15. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    OK....First the Airframe....Yes...I will go with the 450 V2 from RCTimer.....they have replacable arms....for when the " Ship hits the Fan " ( Excess inertia to ground event ) !! And the : 1200kv motors from HobbyKing. 28-26 NTM look really nice....and a very good price !! Thanx.
  16. I in da sky

    Post your best Quadcopter Flight Videos

    WOW !!! This is my inspiration. Thanks !
  17. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    WOW !!! Alot of information there...and I imagine most of it was via a steep and expensive learening curve. OK...I will build it !!!!! First, let me state I very much appreciate ANY help ANY member provides. As I said, the above knowledge was likely aquired at a hefty cost !! I therefore choose...
  18. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    Well ????? Too many questions ??? After some more research.....the GoPro Hero 3 Black will be my camera of choice !! Getting more expensive as I go along !! But....I really do not want to buy....and then say...." O cr@p...I shoulda popped a little more !!! " Yes...I know....it never really ends...
  19. I in da sky

    Where to START !!! ?????

    New to Quadcopters !! Never flown one. Not ready to build.....maybe someday !! Like Spywhite and NAZA combo I have only flown Electric Old Timer planes....slow and gracefull !! The new generation of 5.8 Gz HD electronics are amazing, I want to try a FPV set up. I am thinking the TX...
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