About

Gender

Male


Location

North Las Vegas, NV


About Me:

I have a full time non UAV related job however my passion is flying machines of all types.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I've been flying RC since 1989 and UAV's since 2011. I've built at least 10 video platforms using DJI and APM equipment and purchased as many built drones.


Hometown:

Las Vegas, NV


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Wahapainan left a comment on 3DR SOLO
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Finally got my refund from Paypal in my favor. DSLRPros was nothing but uncooperative in giving a refund after having my item for FIVE WEEKS. I'm thankful Paypal was able to very quickly…"
Oct 29, 2015
Wahapainan left a comment on 3DR SOLO
"Dennis, did you ever receive your Solo?"
Oct 27, 2015
Wahapainan left a comment on 3DR SOLO
"Yes, I ordered June 13, 2015 and received the Solo a few weeks later. After three months of dealing with 3DR support due to disconnects between the controller and the Solo, I sent it back (I like to be in control of my flying vehicles). I'm…"
Oct 27, 2015
Wahapainan left a comment on 3DR SOLO
"In trying to get my Solo refund (Delivered to DSLRPros on October 5th) I finally received the message below. I've had no choice but to open a PayPal dispute and file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. It's sad to see a company do so badly…"
Oct 27, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Joel Newman's discussion Solo and Bublcam not playing nicely in 3DR SOLO
"I had issues in the past with GoPro's killing my GPS due to RF noise which was "helped" a little by covering the GoPro in copper. We are talking about WiFi now which has quite a bit more range. I've had several friends crash quads which flew fine…"
Aug 12, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Art Stroud Jr.'s discussion Solo #2 - First Flight in 3DR SOLO
"Having come from another brand who's customer service and backing of their products was complete utter crap I have to say I've been pretty happy with the Solo after flying a friends teaching him how to fly and now finally getting mine. I had tried…"
Jul 24, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Art Stroud Jr.'s discussion Solo #2 - First Flight in 3DR SOLO
"I received mine Tuesday evening and had a successful first flight yesterday. I had issues with the required first update where it would download to the controller and Solo over and over and over. I found it was an issue with my LG G-Pad. I connected…"
Jul 23, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Art Stroud Jr.'s discussion Solo #2 - First Flight in 3DR SOLO
"After watching a friend fly another brand quadcopter and struggling for weeks we both ordered Solo's (he made the better choice in vendors and has had his for nearly two weeks, mine will be here tomorrow). I took his copter up on it's maiden flight…"
Jul 21, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Art Stroud Jr.'s discussion Solo #2 - First Flight in 3DR SOLO
"Wow, that sucks. How was the battery voltage, first thing I thought of when I saw 10min out of the box. I hope that 3DR will quickly take care of this. Keep us posted."
Jul 17, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Erik Graham's discussion Using Tower App with Solo - how to in 3DR SOLO
"I think you'll find the 3DR support rather refreshing, I haven't used them yet but I do see them interacting in the online forums trying to help customers. After years of DJI not supporting customers (even those that have bought thousands of dollars…"
Jun 15, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Ken Nelson's discussion Waiting for GPS - Solo won't fly in 3DR SOLO
"And power cycled I hope. Unfortunately I don't have one yet either so I don't know the quirks of it. If I think of anything else I'll throw it out. Is there a gps indicator on the solo, could the GPS been disconnected from the controller during…"
Jun 6, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Ken Nelson's discussion Waiting for GPS - Solo won't fly in 3DR SOLO
"Do you have a camera attached, I'd suggest trying without it just to see if there is change. I realize everyone will want a camera attached, but it's easiest to troubleshoot ruling out rf interference, wifi on, etc. My Gopro 2 would completely…"
Jun 6, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Chuck Spaulding's discussion Pixhawk Issue
"I agree 100%. I've seen a few pilots get lost with no video downlink turn off the controller to get the drone to come home. Me, I prefer a fail safe switch however my issue is when fly out of control range which on my Taranis is about 3200 ft out,…"
Jun 3, 2015
Wahapainan replied to Chuck Spaulding's discussion Pixhawk Issue
"I realize everyone has a different preference on how they setup failsafe. I prefer to not use it and rely on telemetry to tell me the status of my machine rather than have it lurch into the air while I'm flying in a tight space ie under trees, or a…"
Jun 3, 2015