invested in a sun hood for my MP, this is just because I have intentions on getting the ND filters later on, so until then the sun hood will have to do, do any of you people use a sun hood?

Picanoc Jack are you talking sun shade for the camera or ipad mini 4!

M2Wair Posted at 2018-3-31 02:07
Picanoc Jack are you talking sun shade for the camera or ipad mini 4!

for the camera, my concern is with the air vents on the mavic  

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 02:09
for the camera, my concern is with the air vents on the mavic

I thought as much, but wanted to confirm.  Have a look at this and make your own mind up.

M2Wair Posted at 2018-3-31 02:12
I thought as much, but wanted to confirm.  Have a look at this and make your own mind up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3L7pMztL4A

well certainly answers my question thanks for the info, like he says though it is  relatively cheap to buy so live and learn, thanks again M2Wair

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 02:23
well certainly answers my question thanks for the info, like he says though it is  relatively cheap to buy so live and learn, thanks again M2Wair

My absolute pleasure, always happy to help.

There's two types of sun hoods: 1) the type that go over the controller antenna or around the RC and cover your smart device screen; 2) the plastic piece that assembles underneath the gimbal....I take it yours is #2?

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-31 03:13
There's two types of sun hoods: 1) the type that go over the controller antenna or around the RC and cover your smart device screen; 2) the plastic piece that assembles underneath the gimbal....I take it yours is #2?

Note: Sun Hoods generally will obstruct your photo or video images when flying the Mavic Pro in Sport Mode

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-31 03:13
There's two types of sun hoods: 1) the type that go over the controller antenna or around the RC and cover your smart device screen; 2) the plastic piece that assembles underneath the gimbal....I take it yours is #2?

yes David that's the one,  I looked at the video that was sent and to tell you the truth the hood doesn't make that much of a difference.

I use the sun hood .
I feel it might give some shade but most of all I think it might give some protect to the Gimbal in case of a crash.
I have no problems with seeing the sun hood unless I speed forward quickly or stop quickly and it is easy to edit those scenes out.

B1houdini Posted at 2018-3-31 07:30
I use the sun hood .
I feel it might give some shade but most of all I think it might give some protect to the Gimbal in case of a crash.
I have no problems with seeing the sun hood unless I speed forward quickly or stop quickly and it is easy to edit those scenes out.

thank you for the info

I have one... used once... missed it once or twice in 200 flights....

ro_flyer Posted at 2018-3-31 08:58
I have one... used once... missed it once or twice in 200 flights....

thank you and I have a feeling that I will be following your footsteps.

I had one with my first Mavic and used it twice - I found it more difficult to gaige which ND filter to use as created a darker image. I didn't buy another for my MPP and haven't missed it!

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 09:22
thank you and I have a feeling that I will be following your footsteps.

The same happened with my propguards, and landing pad....

ro_flyer Posted at 2018-3-31 11:33
The same happened with my propguards, and landing pad....

you got me at the wrong time now, I just came back from flying the drone and crashed it  now it reads aircraft motor overload check whether gimbal clamp is removed,  and at one time it sent a message restarting gimbal.  still working on it.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 03:16
yes David that's the one,  I looked at the video that was sent and to tell you the truth the hood doesn't make that much of a difference.

I think it's more of a detriment than a plus if you install it to use. The fact that there's some obstruction with imaging when using it is enough of a discouraging factor for me.  

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-31 11:49
I think it's more of a detriment than a plus if you install it to use. The fact that there's some obstruction with imaging when using it is enough of a discouraging factor for me.

well David I must agree with you but then I ask myself why would they even fabricate such a thing if it's not or barely work? I don't mind paying but at least make sure that it works.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 12:52
well David I must agree with you but then I ask myself why would they even fabricate such a thing if it's not or barely work? I don't mind paying but at least make sure that it works.

I think you can see the effectiveness of the sun hood by watching this video of a guy who used it and encountered the obstruction while flying in Sport Mode. You should watch this video before buying so you can see what to expect exactly and if it's worth buying in your case?:

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 11:48
you got me at the wrong time now, I just came back from flying the drone and crashed it  now it reads aircraft motor overload check whether gimbal clamp is removed,  and at one time it sent a message restarting gimbal.  still working on it.

Oh Gosh... sorry to hera that... I hope you figure it out and fix it....

ro_flyer Posted at 2018-3-31 19:17
Oh Gosh... sorry to hera that... I hope you figure it out and fix it....

it will most likely get sent out for repairs

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-31 14:32
I think you can see the effectiveness of the sun hood by watching this video of a guy who used it and encountered the obstruction while flying in Sport Mode. You should watch this video before buying so you can see what to expect exactly and if it's worth buying in your case?:

as a matter of fact I did purchase one of those,  should be here in a couple of weeks. i'm talking about the antanae booster.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 20:03
as a matter of fact I did purchase one of those,  should be here in a couple of weeks. i'm talking about the antanae booster.

That should allow you to get some more range and distance with your Mavic Pro. BTW, how do you like your Mavic Pro?

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-31 20:09
That should allow you to get some more range and distance with your Mavic Pro. BTW, how do you like your Mavic Pro?

I just love it but it will take me a bit longer to become more confident in my operating skills, I want to familiarise myself with all the fly modes then practice.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 20:14
I just love it but it will take me a bit longer to become more confident in my operating skills, I want to familiarise myself with all the fly modes then practice.

today was a bad day,  but I did learn something about my mistake.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 20:14
I just love it but it will take me a bit longer to become more confident in my operating skills, I want to familiarise myself with all the fly modes then practice.

Yeah the Mavic Pro really handles well and you can see how well it keep its height if you throttle it up and down. It has a distinctive sound to it that no other drone makes, and the range with OcuSync is truly awesome. I think it's the best drone on the market, if you ask me.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-3-31 20:16
today was a bad day,  but I did learn something about my mistake.

Well I hope you have more good days than bad ones.

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-31 22:09
Well I hope you have more good days than bad ones.

thanks David you take care my friend

I use the camera sun hood all the time now  - as I mostly fly when the sun is low in the sky, and the hood gives me that bit extra degrees without lens flare. I also use an ND32 most of the time as well. The sun hood offers a small amount of side protection for the gimbal and camera. I tend to not fly in Sport Mode as I've setup my MPP for slow cinematic filming.

Lamplighter55 Posted at 2018-4-1 05:24
I use the camera sun hood all the time now  - as I mostly fly when the sun is low in the sky, and the hood gives me that bit extra degrees without lens flare. I also use an ND32 most of the time as well. The sun hood offers a small amount of side protection for the gimbal and camera. I tend to not fly in Sport Mode as I've setup my MPP for slow cinematic filming.

thanks for the info lamplighter

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-31 14:32
I think you can see the effectiveness of the sun hood by watching this video of a guy who used it and encountered the obstruction while flying in Sport Mode. You should watch this video before buying so you can see what to expect exactly and if it's worth buying in your case?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEnwh_oC1bI

great video post - thanks - must be the most perfect range test ever done>

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-4-1 03:11
thanks David you take care my friend

You bet - Happy Easter!

I bought a lens hood. Sounded like a good idea, but it almost never covers the sun with wide lenses like ours, sometimes it gets in the shot (not necessarily in sports mode, just if it's windy) and actually, lens flares can be pretty cool.

See 1:12

0Kajuna0 Posted at 2018-4-1 14:22
I bought a lens hood. Sounded like a good idea, but it almost never covers the sun with wide lenses like ours, sometimes it gets in the shot (not necessarily in sports mode, just if it's windy) and actually, lens flares can be pretty cool.

See 1:12 https://youtu.be/6BtJWm3m8s8

won't need it for a while I crashed the drone yesterday  but things are looking up

Bekaru MP UAV Posted at 2018-4-1 10:00
great video post - thanks - must be the most perfect range test ever done>

I think the person flying the Mavic Pro did a great job and he was very adventurous in his flying.

He actually lost his Mavic Pro in a subsequent flight flying over a body of water,

The accident happened while he was flying the Mavic Pro down low, he went too down low and the Mavic Pro landed over the water and was submerged. He tried to do a search and recovery of the Mavic Pro but there was no sign of it down under.

Here's the video of the accident:

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-4-1 15:46
I think the person flying the Mavic Pro did a great job and he was very adventurous in his flying.

He actually lost his Mavic Pro in a subsequent flight flying over a body of water,

aaahh - thats heart breaking. hope he gets another cause his videos were very good.
Perhaps my biggest daily fear is causing my mavic to take a swim.
You gotta keep a fine eye on the left stick and altitude meter when close over top of water.

Picanoc Jack Posted at 2018-4-1 14:26
won't need it for a while I crashed the drone yesterday  but things are looking up

I'm sorry to hear that

Bekaru MP UAV Posted at 2018-4-2 01:16
aaahh - thats heart breaking. hope he gets another cause his videos were very good.
Perhaps my biggest daily fear is causing my mavic to take a swim.
You gotta keep a fine eye on the left stick and altitude meter when close over top of water.

You absolutely do have to keep an eye on the throttle stick when flying the Mavic Pro over water.

M2Wair Posted at 2018-3-31 02:12
I thought as much, but wanted to confirm.  Have a look at this and make your own mind up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3L7pMztL4A

Tried it for a few flights, threw it in the bin and use ND filters instead. Poor mans option.

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-4-1 15:46
I think the person flying the Mavic Pro did a great job and he was very adventurous in his flying.

He actually lost his Mavic Pro in a subsequent flight flying over a body of water,

Far too low over water. Sensors would have gone into doofus mode and a possible auto landing.