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Yeah I figured the All Day pack will cover more options than the Bright Day one, I'm just gonna slap the ND8 on and run with it. It's going to be sunny where I am going but I don't want to lose shots picking the wrong lens.
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That's the one I ordered, from here: https://caelusdrones.co.uk/product/freewell-mini-3-all-day-6-pack/ Who are the sellers on Amazon, ordered direct hoping I'd get it a bit quicker! Yeah I don't plan to use obstacle avoidance much, I enjoy flying it manually more for the shots I want.
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As requested, here's my first video testing it on weekend. I've got 3 days before I go to Canada so hopefully got enough practice in. I forgot to set it to record at 60fps from 30fps so changed that now (the first clip might not be so smooth as it's 30fps slowed down to 75%). Also changed the object detection mode to avoid instead of brake, I tested it out flying at a few trees which was fun but scary haha. Done no colour editing on Davinci but I'll save that for when I get back. I've ordered some Freewell All Day lenses also... @m4inbrain I don't have much time to try lens out, is there one you'd just say use all the time? Probably just need a touch of motion blur. I'd be using auto as again don't have so much time to be buggering stuff up.
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I thought the photos are excellent, maybe people are expecting too much for a small drone. I'm not sold on this case but it ticks a few boxes for me, ideally I'd like something as compact but doesn't feel like I'm stuffing things in like a Christmas dinner. and yeah tell me about it, I've spent loads recently, just bought a Galaxy S22 Ultra. The drone put my phone camera to shame and I like the idea of making a bit of a video of things on ground/air when on holiday.
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I received the Fly More kit before the weekend. The case is okay, it's tight with the controller in (I don't actually think it's designed to fit but I made it!) but it's compact and offers some protection so exactly what I need, even if on the small side, it's probably not much bigger than some big binocular cases from the old days. The extra batteries and the 3 slot charger are fantastic, I wasn't sure I needed them but I used all 3 batteries up in one session just because they were available to me. The charger makes it a lot more straight forward too, stick them all in and you don't need to remind yourself to switch them around or anything. Easy job! Would recommend for sure. I'll hold out for the Polar Pro filters. Did some decent flights on weekend and tried a few modes, impressed with quality. The 48mp photos come out good.
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Where did you get the filters from @m4inbrain? Heliguy are getting the Fly More kit in today so going to order one when they do. Think it works well for me, although unsure on case but will see how it is.
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I have a decent battery bank, I've emailed heliguy to see when stock is due for more batteries or Fly More kit. Might have to just bite the bullet and get one from an eBay scalper. Tested out a few more modes like active tracking and stuff today, still gearing up for a proper flight.
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Did another flight today. Changed the controls to Mode 1 as I found this more natural (probably from playing computer games). I can't find any batteries in stock anywhere. 😞 Could really do with one before I go away in July. Still undecided on what carry case, looking for something soft and compact.
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Good runs! Nick said he hit 150 too.
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2 new prizes for GOLD MEMBERS has gone up! 🙂
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Setup was a little muddled, think it choked on an update and required a bit of forcing it off and on again until the update worked. First test flight in garden was really good, the screen on the DJI RC is such good quality. All very intuitive and easy to use, I had no problems flying it - just like playing a video game, super smooth and predictable movements. Impressive, but for the price I wouldn't expect anything less. Need to get myself a decent mains plug to charge, only got 1amp ones kicking about so a bit slow, extra battery (if I can find any in stock!), a controller sunscreen and one of those propeller holders - I'll do another few flights first then get the wallet out again.
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Looks great, was that running any ND/CPL filters? hoping to do my first test run this eve. I ordered a 256gb MicroSD which is coming tomorrow so can't really record anything. What's the range like? What happens if you start to go too far?
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I've never used a drone so I'll let you know. Can't be that hard? I imagine the filmography side of things is more complicated than the flying... we shall see. Mine arrived today, thought it was the wrong delivery when I saw how small the box was.
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They've only got a small distributor where you can buy direct: https://www.rprcdistribution.com/ They are great kits, I think a lot of these high end niche brands sometimes find it hard, or uninterested in trying to set foot in the UK. Customer base isn't big enough for their product range.
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Thanks for the info, I use DaVinci too, I'm not sure about NC filters, as I could add motion blur as a post effect? CPL seems useful but unsure how much I'd use it, seems like a good one to just have on all the time to remove glare from water/cars/roofs? I'll do lots of tests and put some footage up, it'll be interesting to discuss the results and where you see these sort of filters might be handy for me in my use.
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Micro SD card... am I reading this right 128gb is only £20 now?! https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-Adapter-Performance/dp/B07FCMKK5X/ Other bits I'll get some test flights in and see what I feel I need after some experience. The filters I've read a bit about, would you use them much? Is it all depending on the lighting your shooting in? Great footage from such a small thing.
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Rules in Canada are same as UK, under 250g. So all good there! Which is why I got it to be honest (plus it's perfect size for backpacking about). Maybe a good thing I didn't get FMK, will see how it is when I get it and what I need. Will upload some test footage soon! Do I need a memory card? Didn't even think to check how storage works...
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Just ordered one, @m4inbrain the one you linked on heliguys was the non DJI radio, but literally this morning I got the stock notification so just placed the order. 😄 I don't have a good smartphone and quite like the idea of just having it as an all in one unit. I missed out on the Fly More kit though, they sold out fast! Did you guys get this? Off to Canada in July so can't wait to get some practice in before I go and get some good footage out there!
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I've been hunting down a Mini 3 Pro for weeks! Are they any good? I'm waiting for someone to stock them again!
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https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/1345255 I believe it's a limited run. Disappointed that the loader doesn't tip (if they are suppose to or not on real thing?), that would be cool. Looks great though, just not for that dollar.
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I won't be there but the other Nick from workshop at Modelsport might be, he has a few speed run cars.
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Think I can easily wire up my lawnmower to use RC Lipos instead of these expensive power tool ones? £180 for replacements!
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As long as the input voltage and current demands are met, yes.
My daughter has a ride on electric car, it's 12v lead battery gave up the ghost, it now runs on a 3s turnigy HD lipo and performance is more punchy and the lipo doesn't even get warm under use.
Electric cars use to run off 18650 cells in stacked parallel/series cell packs so as long as you have some knowledge of electronics, a multimeter and wire things properly it'll be fine. I say use to, as I'm not sure if they're switched to lipos these days.
For voltage monitoring you can use a 50p inline voltage monitor, I might have one in my spares if needed!
The only exception would be if they have some sort of identification chip built in to stop people using third party batteries. E.g. DJI drones do something similar on some models, so you'd find a lot of them available for cheap but it's because a battery change isn't a cheap option.
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Excellent, genuine sounding guy and reaction too, very humbling! Kev was never gonna set this record it's just easy click bait.
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MSUK-Forum Crawl About! West Yorkshire @ 29th May
Nick replied to Nick's topic in Bashing and Meetups
Was a good morning out testing some rentals! 😄 Sherpa and Geo are now under repair - I think I might keep the Geo... and get a lot more practice in before the next one to save my embarrassment. Good video @Jack Reacher, glad you didn't get my rolling carnage in! Thanks to everyone who came. -
MSUK-Forum Crawl About! West Yorkshire @ 29th May
Nick replied to Nick's topic in Bashing and Meetups
See you all tomorrow guys.
