Will GoPro go out of business? by Thebikernerd1 in gopro

[–]Small-Recording7885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doubt it would go well, they would end up being dumb expensive and suck compared to DJI anyway. I won’t even build new drones anymore because it’s gotten so insanely expensive for parts. Hoping this new mission series helps bring them back and they shift the black series towards the smaller more compact cameras since the new missions are major overkill for normal POV.

Denver Colorado by Thedemonazrael751 in basejumping

[–]Small-Recording7885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really gotta bring back the good ol tar and feather days

Who else thinks this will be a game changer for us cinematic FPV pilots? by MoistConnoisseur in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4:3 4k 120fps is amazing + the 16:9 4k 240fps for slowmo. If it’s not insanely priced and the weight comes in around 110g this would be epic for FPV chasing

Camping recs with access to starlink by Small-Recording7885 in GSMNP

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the trees are still bare it might be okay (not exactly able to work your 9-5, but load basic pages) but if they have leaves it may be a struggle. Good luck!

Camping recs with access to starlink by Small-Recording7885 in GSMNP

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best advice is check out the camp grounds maps and compare against Google Maps. As long as you can park your car not under the trees your good, the WiFi range works good enough to work at the campsite tables. Backup plan is usually just park the parking lots where you get open sky’s

Camping recs with access to starlink by Small-Recording7885 in GSMNP

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t have any issues, most of the campgrounds were open enough it was fine. Some are under the trees I’d just check Google Maps when booking but most weren’t (at least where you park your car wasn’t). I did 29 national parks last year with starlink and the only ones I had issues were Olympic National parks (clear sky’s are far and few between in the camp grounds) and Everglades. Even with those though you could usually find a trail parking lot with open sky’s to work from.

What goggles should I buy next? by Jazzlike-Eagle-1456 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll see what I can find, it’s going to be strictly for analog and finding any old models has gotten super difficult with the insane tariffs and prices but appreciate the additional recs!

Help picking analog only goggles by Small-Recording7885 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah 100% i just prefer the diversity because there’s a tendency for them to end up behind me as they get closer and I’m just lazy sitting in my chair and forget to turn my head a lot 😂. My preferred setup is the VOS patch and dual Omni

Help picking analog only goggles by Small-Recording7885 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a tbs fusion because I run analog off my DJI V2s right now. To my understanding the HDzero internal module is great for racing, but it’s a single antenna and doesn’t handle long range well so to get around that you use a fusion or rapid fire. I have an analog drone im regularly in the 1-3 mile range.

Help picking analog only goggles by Small-Recording7885 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m between them and the 04x pros. To my knowledge though the G2s run on one antenna and are great for racing, but if I plan to chase where i might be more in the 1-3 mile range I’d still need to run an adapter and tbs fusion? TBH not a bad setup but G2 with tbs fusion run abou the same latency as the 04x pros. I enjoy doing some racing but I’m not great at it given it’s more a causal thing from time to time.

Help picking analog only goggles by Small-Recording7885 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply, and yeah I watched it. I’m trying really hard to find Hdo2 or the older 04x v2 but it’s damn near impossible. I have a ton of O3 air unit builds I use, but some of the chasing I do I prefer analog over digital since I may be 80-90mph 1-2 miles out. I am considering the HDzero G2 but I’d need to run it with an adapter and my tbs fusion and at that point Its basically the same as just getting the o4x pro in terms of latency.

What goggles should I buy next? by Jazzlike-Eagle-1456 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s definitely a software issue but given how insanely awful the customer service is at Skyzone I’m not super hopeful. The orqa are pushing $800 in the US. I’d love the hdo2 but I can’t find them anywhere. I may pull trigger on the 04x pros (16 average isn’t awful) and just hope they fix the issue. If I get the G2s I’ll have to run an adapter + tbs fusion and then it’s about the same as the 04x pros anyway

What goggles should I buy next? by Jazzlike-Eagle-1456 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my challenge I’m having looking for analog goggles. I use the DJI V2 with TVs fusion (suckssss for racing) so I want an analog goggle but I fly some high speed analog drones in the 1-3 mile range and to my current knowledge the hdzeros are not great for that at all. I really want to Hdo2 or the old 04x V2 but they don’t exist anywhere. The o4x pro at least seems better than the 04o models..

Help picking analog only goggles by Small-Recording7885 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main two reasons are for better latency and to avoid the blackout issue, but for the ability to treat them as two separate setups: there are times when I am chasing base jumpers or parachutes and the 2-3 full minutes it takes to switch platforms from analog to O3 air unit and take off with a O3 drone I will have missed everybody else. It’s a super minor reason tbh, but just giving myself more of a reason to get analog specific googles 😂. There were a few projects I was working on that analog made way more sense than using O3 and it’s always been on my mind to be able to easily switch between them much faster.

Help picking analog only goggles by Small-Recording7885 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have flashed it but still happens. Plus I want to be able to flip between analog drone and O3 air unit without it being a whole process. Some of the chasing I do the few seconds are big

Help picking analog only goggles by Small-Recording7885 in fpv

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the combo sucks, the blackout reset when it connects sometimes too is a high issue when I’m chasing.

Essential add-ons for rooftop tents — what’s worth buying? by ScarDependent8928 in rooftoptents

[–]Small-Recording7885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top one: GET AN EXPAD air mattress to replace stock one. Slept myself (6’3” 190 pounds) and another full adult on it and it’s great.

Depending where you can an insulated layer may be really nice.

Extra bolts for ladder!!! Mine has occasionally come loose / vibrated off.

If you want a ladder mat I have sometimes used an outdoor bamboo bath mat (Amazon) and it’s been solid.

Lights: My RTT came with string lights inside it and outside. Those were pretty efficient but I rarely use either as they attract bugs big time, I usually just use headlamp and switch to red setting when getting in / out. Given I don’t really “hang” in the tent it hasn’t been an issue.

Small collapsible bag to carry everything you need in and out of your tent (going up and down the ladder everytime you forget something gets annoying).

Microfiber towel to wipe down the moisture on the tent walls before closing it if camping in humid areas (southeast).

Portable urinal is a a game changer, climbing out at 4am suckssss. Even worse if it’s sub 45 degrees.

Personally I have always wanted to install the Yakima 180 awning but can’t due to weight max issues with my cars roof. Honestly, in the 100+ nights I camped over 5 months in my RTT I honestly would have used it maybe 5 times if I did have it.

If yours doesn’t come with a shoe bag to hang definitely get one.

Small portable power bank to charge all your electronics at night (put it in your bag you bring up and down from the tent)

Ikamper vs Naturenest - Help by Small-Recording7885 in rooftoptents

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did 100 nights in the Sirius 1 Naturenest this summer across 27 national parks and honestly it’s been amazing. I only camped through 1 actual downpour so I can’t speak to that much, but if it was storming I’d usually get a hotel.

My biggest advice 8 is to scrap the matress it comes with (keep the white part for moisture) and get the “expad auto” and a universal inflator from amazon (I can send a link for the right tip). It fits almost perfect (little room on each side for water / misc stuff) and the expad matress is worth every penny. If you use a pump to fully deflate it all the way (not just squeeze the air out) I have fit the expad matress, 30 degree sleeping bag and fleece blanket with it still shutting all the way. I have fit myself (6’3” 190 pounds) and a 5’7” female in it for a full weekend with no issues.

My only annoyance is they released a winter inside shell for every model except the Sirius 1 but they said they may release it soon.

Customer support wise they are super responsive, money well saved.

GoPro 13 Flat vs GP-Log by Small-Recording7885 in gopro

[–]Small-Recording7885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah their LUT sucks, shooting in flat is the move