One Drone on the workbench, one working fine at DVinfo.net

Don Litten · December 9th, 2011, 01:43 PM

I have two AR Drones now. I'm in the process of replacing the cross on one thanks to blocking the sensor. About a 40 foot fall.
I hadn't flown the other one until today so I mounted the Replay and started flying. It does fine with the Replay except I got a little jello.

I'll fix that later today. It just needs the mount tightened some I think.

The sensor is important, even today I got the camera a little close and got an ultrasensor warning. East fix.

It balances better with the weight up front than it does on the back.

I had very little room without trees to work in today. I will go to one of my fields this weekend and give it a proper workout.

Thankfully, they're easy to repair.

Paul Mailath · December 12th, 2011, 05:48 PM

sounds interesting, the drone looks pretty good and seems to bear the weight of the GoPro - I'd be interested in hearing how you set things up and how stable the flight or hover is

Don Litten · December 12th, 2011, 06:57 PM

I'm not using my GoPro's on this Paul.

Several reasons.

1. The GoPro is heavier than the Replay, even without the case.

2. GoPro's have a very delicate coating on the Naked Camera. They were not intended to be used without the case and the lens scratches easily.

3. The shape of the Replay lends itself to easier mounting on the Drone.

I'm still fine tuning the mount which is simple as can be. After I get all the Jello out of it, I'll post details.

December 9th, 2011, 01:43 PM	#1
Don Litten Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 400	One Drone on the workbench, one working fine I have two AR Drones now. I'm in the process of replacing the cross on one thanks to blocking the sensor. About a 40 foot fall. I hadn't flown the other one until today so I mounted the Replay and started flying. It does fine with the Replay except I got a little jello. I'll fix that later today. It just needs the mount tightened some I think. The sensor is important, even today I got the camera a little close and got an ultrasensor warning. East fix. It balances better with the weight up front than it does on the back. I had very little room without trees to work in today. I will go to one of my fields this weekend and give it a proper workout. Thankfully, they're easy to repair.

December 12th, 2011, 05:48 PM	#2
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	Re: One Drone on the workbench, one working fine sounds interesting, the drone looks pretty good and seems to bear the weight of the GoPro - I'd be interested in hearing how you set things up and how stable the flight or hover is __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

December 12th, 2011, 06:57 PM	#3
Don Litten Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 400	Re: One Drone on the workbench, one working fine I'm not using my GoPro's on this Paul. Several reasons. 1. The GoPro is heavier than the Replay, even without the case. 2. GoPro's have a very delicate coating on the Naked Camera. They were not intended to be used without the case and the lens scratches easily. 3. The shape of the Replay lends itself to easier mounting on the Drone. I'm still fine tuning the mount which is simple as can be. After I get all the Jello out of it, I'll post details.