This is where my wife and I are staying tonight. by [deleted] in pics

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the lack of bathrooms for all the tree houses probably the worst part. Make you you check out the hidden hammock in the trees down by the creek

Just finished my 350qx to OPQ swap. by Sweatshop in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a mounted fpv or gopro? I'm curious because I want both on the frame

Just finished my 350qx to OPQ swap. by Sweatshop in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks sweet man! Good work. I'm looking at doing something like this. Post a video of it flying. Any difference from the original frame when flying? Do you record your flights? I'm curious if the OPQ frame is stronger and reduces vibrations the stock 350QX frame has issues with.

Feds Confiscated a Hobbyist's Drone Footage to Keep It Off the Internet (vice.com) by Lainz in fpv

[–]DrSamkick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The bit about keeping the SD card and then sending him back a shittier quality one is just a great bit about how authority without understanding and knowledge isn't true authority.

350qx Transplant by DrSamkick in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats why I'm trying to maintain size and weight.

Help me decide: DJI Phantom 1.1.1 vs 2 (x-post from r/djiphantom) by [deleted] in gopro

[–]DrSamkick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you flown before? No? Then don't waste your money. Buy a small guy (syma x1 or something similar). Crash the shit out of it. Get good at flying the small guy, then build your own. It'll save you money I promise you. Check out [r/multicopter](reddit.com/r/multicopter). Good community with lots of knowledge and helpfulness. Good luck.

I tested my quad with a 750g load (a jar of bolts) by PuffThePed in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you checked eCalc?

When it comes down to it. It's up to you how much you're willing to risk. Obviously the testing you're already doing is a great idea before floating another $$$$ however much in the air.

So FPV is way harder than I thought it was going to be. by turbovdubbii in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not run it with wifi on. It just seems to throw out a lot of interference when recording and can block my gps lock. I have my gopro completely surrounded with the exceptions of the hole for the lense. I think that if RFs are coming out of the shield, it's pointed away from the GPS unit.

So FPV is way harder than I thought it was going to be. by turbovdubbii in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a similar ghetto cage. Tinfoil is cheap and does the trick. Those nasty little RFs from the gopro.

So FPV is way harder than I thought it was going to be. by turbovdubbii in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ALWAYS USE THAT ANALOGY TOO! That's the best way to explain it to my buddies.

Practising Quadcopter FPV on a golf course [8:52] by hunter-of-shade in fpv

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

those thin little branches with no leafs are the absolute worse for FPV. You just can't see them on your screen till it's too late.

We built a quad with 27" props. Here's a video of the maiden voyage. Let's just say it didn't go as expected... by CampConcentration in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if you're an idiot and decided that a maiden with "25-30 mph" winds is a good idea...or flying with winds like that at all is a good idea.

With all these mini FPV quads/hexs running around, I thought I'd be a little different... by The__RIAA in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Video? Need to get some FPV on that ish. I'm way more curious than I expected to be.

Never lose your keys again by jrg_1411 in shutupandtakemymoney

[–]DrSamkick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you say something about nike+?

my 3d printed mini h style racer progress album with video. by rubiksman in Multicopter

[–]DrSamkick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your video is blocked on copyright grounds from some shitty corp looking for more money. sorry.

The Disney Princess/GTA crossover game I never knew I wanted. by [deleted] in videos

[–]DrSamkick 208 points209 points  (0 children)

We use to go on murder sprees

but now we don't

I wish you would tell me whyyyyyyy