derekmac Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 So since my wife bought me my small camera done for Christmas, I've been researching some of the higher end ones. I'd love to be able to capture some cool wheeling footage that really hasn't been done before, at least not around here. I know I haven't seen too many ariel wheeling vids, and think it would be super cool! Since I'm really into photography, I think this could really add a cool element to what I can do and capture. I'm looking at the DJI Phantom 3 Standard. It's the lower end of the Phantom 3 series, but is still really good. http://store.drdrone.ca/products/phantom-3-standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Picked it up last night. Woohoo! Here's a vid from my first flight with it. Can't wait to capture some rigs out playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 That's awesome!! Pretty cool . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Derek, the Search and Rescue group holds a big fund raiser in the woods, May 7/8. We've been considering asking someone to capture the start on aerial vid. I said I might know someone. As for location, Ledwidge/Muddy Myra at the old sawdust pit. Not too far for you............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I don't think I could get out for the 8th (Mother's Day), but could possibly make it for the 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 The 7th would be ideal. The start of the event is the big throng of people. The end of the event on Sunday is dribs and drags, although a shot of some of the last minute runners is neat. Saturday: 10 am - 200+ folks (8 hour event) running off into the woods. Saturday: 11 am - Mountain Bikes - only time before was 12 years ago - I'd guess-timate 10-20 bikes. Saturday: 12 am - 200+ folks (24 hour event) running off into the woods. You would want to show up by 9 am latest, it becomes a bit busy on the road in! And oh, it's generally a good road, but we recommend you don't come with a 'low-clearance vehicle', do you think you'll need a ride in? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 I tested the Autopilot apps follow me mode here for the first time. It worked well, and the jerky pans were me, not the app. I couldn't see the Jeep in the screen because my glasses had tinted. Near the end, I hit a joystick and changed the mode for the drone, which is why it stopped following me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 That is just too cool! Id be scared to drive off without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Command Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I want one. Whats the payload for it? Maybe I can light things up from the sky now to hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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