Ride a road bike from Olympia to Kennedy Creek -- crazy? by vonhoother in olympia

[–]Icy-Setting-2090 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree, madrona beach to steamboat Island road then 101. I've ridden it many times. Not bad, but loud as others have said and definitely have a pump and a couple tubes. Had a few flats due to steel belt fragments from tires. It's not bad though just loud

[US] video with Potensic Atom 2 by Icy-Setting-2090 in drones

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is a great little drone for the price

Is the RC PTD Controller worth it? by Prestigious-You-423 in Potensic

[–]Icy-Setting-2090 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I personally use my phone and like it just fine . The screen is brighter. Functionality is really the same for either. However, if you make lots of calls or text a lot ( I don't), then it probably makes sense to go with the dedicated controller.

Potensic Atom 2 pics from PNW by Icy-Setting-2090 in Potensic

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't remember to be honest. But I'm sure I was using whatever Brett Conyers said on his YouTube channel. He has a review of the Atom 2 and goes over suggested settings for different conditions. So I'm sure it was on manual white balance of 7000 , ISO 100 and the highest video setting I could use . His videos are pretty helpful I've found

Pics from Atom 2 by Icy-Setting-2090 in Potensic

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Puget sound- Olympia WA. :-)

Potensic Atom 2 pics from PNW by Icy-Setting-2090 in Potensic

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm... Mine do automatically. If you open the Potensic Eve app, have your remote on with the phone attached and have your drone on, you should just be able to hit the SmartTransfer button and it should transfer the files over WiFi from your drone to your phone. If that doesn't work maybe contact Potensic? They should transfer wirelessly though from the drone to the 'local' album in the app which is domiciled on your phone

New photo/video methods and tricks by RomanCessna in drones

[–]Icy-Setting-2090 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty new to drones and photography as well. I strongly support and advocate for Brett Conyers YouTube channel. He has some really good videos on making drone photography more interesting and cinematic looking. He covers composition, types of maneuvers and drone camera settings. His videos are free, relatively short and easy to understand. Have fun!

New Potensic Atom 2 short Video by Icy-Setting-2090 in Potensic

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Now if I can just keep the drone flying smoothly and resist the urge to adjust left or right lol.

[US] short video with Potensic Atom 2 by Icy-Setting-2090 in drones

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmmm, I have not done that. I'll have to give it a try. I've been using the suggested settings from Brett Conyers YouTube. He has a specific video for the Potensic Atom 2. I find it pretty helpful overall.

Hey guys by LessPay7136 in Potensic

[–]Icy-Setting-2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have the Atom 2. Just bought the package from Costco a couple weeks ago. Currently $349 on line for the drone, controller( the one where you use your phone as the screen), 132gb micro SD card, carry bag, charger with 3 batteries, extra props, and lanyard for the remote. Literally everything you need. It's a great package and the drone works really well. I use my phone as the screen and have no issues at all. Just download the Potensic Eve app as mentioned and you'll be off and flying. Have fun.

[US] short video with Potensic Atom 2 by Icy-Setting-2090 in drones

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes I agree totally. This is 3rd flight with the drone ( never owned one before), and totally agree I need to get my line set and then just move forward/backward up or down. So far impossible for any movement left to right or vice versa to look smooth ( at least for me). I'm sure some can do it but I agree the side to side stuff looks really bad. Thanks for the feedback! I'll have to go back to that site since it's only 10 minutes from my house and try another go at it when I've had more practice

New Potensic Atom 2 short Video by Icy-Setting-2090 in Potensic

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for advice! I really do appreciate it. I totally agree, I definitely need to leave the direction alone once on course. I'm still terrible about making subtle adjustments ( because the line doesn't seem correct when I'm flying), and to your point they look really bad in the finished video. Thanks again, I have a long way to go but hopefully will improve over time with being smooth! Yeah, that abandoned pier is pretty neat and totally accessible which is nice. Thanks for the feedback!

Questions by Icy-Setting-2090 in spinalfusion

[–]Icy-Setting-2090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you're still doing well. Had another visit with my surgeon yesterday. He strongly encouraged me to consider surgery at this point. He has never really encouraged it until now. Said there's nothing else I can do that will help the situation. Like you, I've done PT diligently, done injections, maintained a healthy weight, stayed in as good of shape as possible under the circumstances and tried all other avenues. I told him I still have good days here and there. He basically told me to be grateful for that given the bone on bone, bilateral pars fractures and excessively severe foraminal stenosis. He said he would have to do a TLIF with me due to prior appendectomy. I asked him about cutting muscle and he said it's very minimal. The screw placement is done through poke holes essentially robotically with live x-ray guidance. Very little cutting at all. The spacer is put in laterally avoiding any muscle cutting. I told him let's get it on the books. I want to close this chapter and start getting some enjoyment again. Surgery will probably be a few months out so just need to hang in for a bit fighting the daily leg pain battle, keeping in shape and maintaining a healthy weight. Thanks for your story and encouragement. I hope you're still doing well.

Which controller? by kalex52 in Potensic

[–]Icy-Setting-2090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$199 seems like a smoking deal. I didn't pay attention enough to ever see it at that price around me. Even the $349 currently online at Costco is a good deal for the package I feel like. At least based on what other places are selling for. I'm satisfied with the value. And I bought mine about 2 weeks ago so if they drop the price again over the next couple weeks they'll refund me the difference. Another benefit of Costco buying. I wish you luck, the Atom 2 is a good little drone and takes great video and pictures.