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Mapping for$ and Real Estate Video of Shorefront Homes on the CT Goldcoast


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J. Baldwin replied to Michael Beeswax's discussion UAV For Panasonic GH4?
"The GH4 is a proven winner on the S900/1000 with a DJI Gimbal. Aerial media Pros is the go2 fitter for real and predictably stunning results."
Jul 3, 2015
J. Baldwin posted a discussion
I'm impressed now with the X8+ capabilities and have successfully snet it out mapping w/ CanonSX260HS. Now I'm musing about getting a gimbal and the new G7 for 4K video. I already have "other Chinese" ACs, but am really intrigued by the possibility…
Jul 3, 2015
J. Baldwin replied to J. Baldwin's discussion Initial Configuration Fail in Arducopter OctaQuad (X8) Owners
"Power Solved:
Now, about the preconfigure wiring on the X8+ RTF at the NOSE. I have mounted a vibration isolation plate and camera "clamp". There are three distinct connectors at the nose. One is at bottom, teow is an apparent power feed (top), and…"
Jun 26, 2015
J. Baldwin replied to J. Baldwin's discussion Initial Configuration Fail in Arducopter OctaQuad (X8) Owners
"Thanks for your reply. Battery issue solved as noted in reply to Frank above.
Any insights on the Camera configuration now would be helpful."
Jun 26, 2015
J. Baldwin replied to J. Baldwin's discussion Initial Configuration Fail in Arducopter OctaQuad (X8) Owners
"Frank, Thank you for your reply! I worked through the power issue successfully by applying FOCUS on each and every parameter. Sure enough, there was a single param causing the bad report of voltage. All set there and AC powers up aok. Thanks.
Now…"
Jun 26, 2015
J. Baldwin posted a discussion in Arducopter OctaQuad (X8) Owners
First Post, so I'll try and be concise. Received X8+ RTF 6/22. Charged battery and flew manual for initial test. All well with only personal tuning notes since I'm experienced pilot.Installed Mission Planner on Laptop and Surface Pro. Connected to…
Jun 26, 2015
J. Baldwin replied to Eric Lee's discussion Anyone had problem ordering from 3DR store? in IRIS
"I had to bail out on my order for an X8+. " backordered and NO communication. I have deadlines and can't be left wondering, so I went on Amazon and found one in the next state, paid for the expedited shipping and received yesterday. RTF package, so…"
Jun 24, 2015
J. Baldwin replied to Reuben's discussion Camera Trigger Cables
"Found this by searching "camera trigger cable for Canon"
I just bought an X8+ and have mounted a Canon SX260HS on vibration isolation rig. The only open and confusing item left is the "trigger cable to the camera from the Pixhawk board. Of note is…"
Jun 24, 2015
J. Baldwin posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
I'm waiting for delivery of my new X8+ and have a few configuration questions (parts mostly)1- I haven't seen a camera caddy/mount available the same as the one  that's part of the X8-M package2- Which is the interface cable from the Canon sx260…
Jun 9, 2015