Everyone
Being new to this flying thing, I just wanted to know what updates you have made or would like to make that have been cool or worthwhiile to your flying rig. This would include but certainly not limited to decals, skins, dyeing, add-on/upgraded parts.

Can't wait to see what people have come up with!

Things I have done:
-Painted it black
-Added lights-Added a Flytrex data logger
-Added a Trackimo GPS tracker
-Installed a QuickRelease system so I can change or remove the camera.
Because I have to much time on my hands I have a website that documents my Phantom:

http://jatobservatory.org/misc/UAV/webpage/UAS.htm

Just ordered this yesterday, gonna go real far real soon!
http://forum.dji.com/forum.php?m ... ra=page%3D1&lang=en

Northofthe49th Posted at 2015-3-31 07:48
Just ordered this yesterday
http://forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=10972&extra=page%3D1&l ...

And scheduled to see the Phantom doctor for those swollen things

Gerry1124 Posted at 2015-3-31 07:50
And scheduled to see the Phantom doctor for those swollen things

Already been,
Diagnosed as "Moss Balls" caused by too much inclimate weather...Some good exposure (more exposure to the sun anyway) will clear them right up!

Northofthe49th Posted at 2015-3-31 07:53
Already been,
Diagnosed as "Moss Balls" caused by too much incimate weather...Some good exposure (m ...

I broke down last night and ordered the antenna also.

Gerry1124 Posted at 2015-3-31 07:55
I broke down last night and ordered the antenna also.

I saw that and cool, I can't wait, got a few friends I want to visit without actually visiting!...I'll just hang around for a minute then go....

Northofthe49th Posted at 2015-3-31 07:56
I saw that and cool, I can't wait, got a few friends I want to visit without actually visiting!

I'll be able to fly over the drive in on my nights off without leaving the house.

I might wait to see how you guys like it then get one myself. l'll send the Phantom to work instead of going in myself.

CapitAn Posted at 2015-3-31 07:59
I might wait to see how you guys like it then get one myself. l'll send the Phantom to work instead  ...

Now that sounds like a plan.

Jato

very impressive blog

JATO Posted at 2015-3-31 07:46
Things I have done:
-Painted it black
-Added lights-Added a Flytrex data logger

I see on your blog the Champ ultra micro is now in your fleet.  Fly it yet?  I don't see any Scotch tape or epoxy repairs.

Oh... to stay on topic, I added prop guards with the front ones dyed red, and a "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" ribbon on the gimbal clamp.

can you see that the props are dyed when they are spinning?

Also, I thought I saw somewhere that people were adding something on when it fell into the water so they could recover it?

keep the coming

trsmith18@hotma Posted at 2015-3-31 08:59
can you see that the props are dyed when they are spinning?

Also, I thought I saw somewhere that pe ...

I can't see my props when they are spinning but you can in the videos.  Don't know why

Northofthe49th Posted at 2015-3-31 07:48
Just ordered this yesterday, gonna go real far real soon!
http://forum.dji.com/forum.php?m ... ra=pa ...

Ordered one too...can't wait!

Gerry1124 Posted at 2015-3-31 07:59
I'll be able to fly over the drive in on my nights off without leaving the house.

Now that is definitely a benefit...sitting on the front porch, cool breeze blowing, icy cold beer in hand and a Phantom keeping watch over the domain.  What a life.

tonyray955 Posted at 2015-3-31 09:06
I can't see my props when they are spinning but you can in the videos.  Don't know why

video frame rate

nrgwise@gmail.c Posted at 2015-3-31 09:23
Now that is definitely a benefit...sitting on the front porch, cool breeze blowing, icy cold beer  ...

I can perch it on the top of the movie screen which is 52 feet in the air and overlook the whole parking lot.

IMHO, the first thing you should consider are:

gimbal saver
gimbal guard
lens hood

After that anything goes. Those and the prop guards at least make it more certain your bird will survive a bit longer without major repairs - leaving you $$ to spend on decals....

Gerry1124 Posted at 2015-3-31 09:26
I can perch it on the top of the movie screen which is 52 feet in the air and overlook the whole p ...

I would love to do that, only because I could.  Well, if I could that is.  I don't know a drive in that would let me.

droneflyers.com Posted at 2015-3-31 09:29
IMHO, the first thing you should consider are:

gimbal saver

do you have any links for the gimbal guard and gimbal saver?  How about the lens hood?

Our screen 86 feet wide

JATO Posted at 2015-3-31 07:46
Things I have done:
-Painted it black
-Added lights-Added a Flytrex data logger

Holy Mackerel JATO! I had to bookmark that page, it'll take a few MONTHS to read it all, but well worth it I'm sure. I did check out one of your night videos too. Very nice! That stadium looks like it could be seen from the moon! I might not have gotten far enough DOWN THE PAGE to find out where your audio is coming from, I think I saw something about being able to swap out cameras, but MAN that thing sounds like a big flippin' helicopter! What's up wit dat? Wow!   Barney

Barney Rubbel Posted at 2015-3-31 12:13
Holy Mackerel JATO! I had to bookmark that page, it'll take a few MONTHS  to read it all, but we ...

Barney the audio was dubbed in from a real helicopter.

Jamie Posted at 2015-3-31 08:44
I see on your blog the Champ ultra micro is now in your fleet.  Fly it yet?  I don't see any Scotch ...

Jamie I haven't flown it yet maybe tomorrow (today). I joined the AMA so I could join and fly at the local club, I also have an S15e.

JATO Posted at 2015-3-31 12:26
Barney the audio was dubbed in from a real helicopter.

AHA! I knew it. That was cool though.  

trsmith18@hotma Posted at 2015-3-31 09:46
do you have any links for the gimbal guard and gimbal saver?  How about the lens hood?

UAVBits Inertia Guard

Killer Rc Gimbal Guard

a guard and saver are the same thing.  There are many versions of these.  I use the Killer RC one and can say that after my crash, the part of my gimbal protected by the guard stayed intact. (the rest was toast though)

Although it probably has been given an incorrect name, some "bottom protectors" are called gimbal guards or savers....you can make your own or buy cheap ones (acrylic) or good ones (carbon fiber).

They prevent a landing on rocks, stumps, trees, etc. from hitting the cam and gimbal. Mine already saved me once.

http://www.gimbal-guard.com/

droneflyers.com Posted at 2015-4-1 05:24
Although it probably has been given an incorrect name, some "bottom protectors" are called gimbal gu ...

Yes, forgot about that distinction.  Sorry.  I have a carbon fiber whichever it is as well as the killer RC  gimbal guard.  The carbon fiber saver can be purchased at UAV Bits as well as many other places.

droneflyers.com Posted at 2015-4-1 05:24
Although it probably has been given an incorrect name, some "bottom protectors" are called gimbal gu ...

what a good idea! i'm gonna DIY my own.

JATO Posted at 2015-3-31 07:46
Things I have done:
-Painted it black
-Added lights-Added a Flytrex data logger

Nice site! Where did you get the tablet holder?

Here are some of my upgrades. Include gimbal guard, trackimo and controller mod that gets me 2 miles even over many neighborhood Wi-Fi's as interference, can't wait until I get it in the mountains and desert, hopping for 3 miles at least.
http://youtu.be/Ii2xuRQM8zk

Northofthe49th Posted at 2015-3-31 07:48
Just ordered this yesterday, gonna go real far real soon!
http://forum.dji.com/forum.php?m ... ra=pa ...

Count me in on this one too. Ugh.

Flytrex Live 3G (CAN-BUS)
Killer-RC Gimbal Saver
Dyed props (8 pairs: red, yellow, orange, black, blue, green, purple & white)

JATO Posted at 2015-3-31 07:46
Things I have done:
-Painted it black
-Added lights-Added a Flytrex data logger

Hi,

I saw you are using Phoenix Flight Simulater. I have Phantom 2 non vision and I am also trying to use my Phantom remote with Phoenix FS but I couldnt map the controller to phoenix simulator. Can you please tell me how you did it?
Thanks

Anyone selling pre-dyed props?  Id be interested in buy a set of black, blue or red ones?

trsmith18@hotma Posted at 2015-4-2 09:50
Anyone selling pre-dyed props?  Id be interested in buy a set of black, blue or red ones?

i'm sure u can find a lot on ebay

kgjamison Posted at 2015-4-1 12:22
Nice site! Where did you get the tablet holder?

It came from eBay.

deepeshdotcom Posted at 2015-4-2 08:34
Hi,

I saw you are using Phoenix Flight Simulater. I have Phantom 2 non vision and I am also tryi ...

You need the Vision Plus controller with the thumb wheel. It has the simulator / buddy box connector hole in the center of the back panel.

This is the mapping:

JATO Posted at 2015-3-31 07:46
Things I have done:
-Painted it black
-Added lights-Added a Flytrex data logger

Cool website. I noticed on one of your pics. The GPS tracker you mounted on your landing gear leg. It has your address on it "Kennesaw" Ga... I live in Acworth just up road from you. I just started flying drones and only had mine about 2 months. I also have the same landing gear setup, but UNABLE to find a carry / storage box that is tall enougth. I dont have allot of time on my hands. So I havent done anything with mine yet. I do like the paint idea. I may paint mine a dark color as well.