Recent content by Brutalwarpig

Arris M900 frame. It came with the motors ESCs and propellers. I added the radio system, flight controller and camera/gimbal system and assembled/programmed it all.

I agree with the recommendation of the DJI Air 3. Personally, I would also choose the RC2 remote controller. Most phone screens aren't bright enough to see the video feed if you're outside on a sunny day. The RC2 is bright and convenient. The Air 3 has all direction collision avoidance which...

This is the fruition of my work so far.

Sure. The starting point was an Arris M900 frame, motor, ESC, and propeller combo. I purchased my kit from RC Wing and it was $559. Next, you have to decide which firmware platform you want to use. The major options are ArduPilot (ArduCopter), PX4, Betaflight, and INAV. This is an important...

Gfields is right. You will never be happy with a cell phone for a display. Cell phone screens are usually around 300 nits brightness. To be able to see the live video stream from your drone on a sunny day, 700nits brightness is the minimum. 1000 nits is better. Unfortunately, tablets with 1000...

Welcome to the hobby. Unfortunately the Vivitar drone will be just good enough for you to want something better. It's happened to all of us. A sensible drone purchase so we can decide if we like drones that marks the beginning of a somewhat expensive hobby. I went from a first generation DJI...

Any FIMI drone is a big risk. FIMI's website talks about repairs and warranty work but try to find someone who has successfully had their drone repaired or had a warranty claim honored by FIMI during the last 3 years. You will have the same of success locating a real unicorn! FIMI's tech is...

Did you have the custom drone built by someone else or did you build it yourself? I'm a professional industrial controls engineer. So I already had most of the skill sets needed to build my own large industrial drone. However, there are so many options and various ground station types and...

I've almost never heard anything negative about Potensic Atom drones. They even have service/replacement plans like DJI has. I'm pretty sure it's a good platform.

Try calibrating the accelerometers and compass. I've never owned a Holy Stone so this is just a guess. Does your remote have trim adjustments? A trim adjustment that's way off could cause what you are describing but it sounds like the IMU isn't acting right. Make sure you have the latest...

Welcome to our forum. I started with a DJI Mini first generation. Then I bought a Mini 3 Pro, a FIMI X8 Pro (junk) and my latest consumer drone is the DJI Air 3. However, now I build and fly large custom drones. Everyone on this site will help with any issues you may encounter. Happy flying!

So are you talking about the DJI Inspire or a custom build? If you fly large custom drones, I may be able to help if you have issues. I own several high quality consumer drones but I specialize in large custom platforms including high end camera builds. If I can be of any assistance feel free to...

I own a Mini 3 Pro and an Air 3. Both are rock solid platforms. Welcome.

I would try a different tablet and a different cable between tablet and remote. Aspect ratio may also be an issue.

The main problem with cell phones for a screen is brightness, or lack thereof. I only use drones with built in screen remotes. One reason is I do not like connecting my phone to a Chinese remote and server. (Love the Chinese people but not their government). Secondly, you need a minimum of 700...