Does this camera look right? I thought it should be pointing forward not off to the side?

Thanks

Where does it point when powered on?

When the P3 is turned off, yes it can look like that. Does it point straight when powered up? If yes, you're good to go, otherwise run the gimbal calibration.

Not sure. Looking at possibly buying it but the picture, all I got, looked like a camera issue. Supposed to be fine.

adamstw@cox.net Posted at 2015-6-3 06:25
Not sure. Looking at possibly buying it but the picture, all I got, looked like a camera issue. Supp ...

You can rotate to either direction when it is powered off to point to either front leg.

One other thing. The Phantom in the picture isn't a P3.

P3 Advanced uses silver stripes. P3 Professional uses gold stripes.

Hmmm, that's a P2 looks like a v3 and mine never dangled way off to one side when powered off. l suppose if l'd carried it sideways while powered off it could have dangled that way, but it doesn't look like it's been babied.
As the others said, you should look at it powered up, and flying, and check the connection with the app.

It's not even a P2V+ RC

mswall@mac.com Posted at 2015-6-3 06:42
It's not even a P2V+ RC

It's a Phantom 2 Vision plus version 3.  I think the copter is a V3 because on the back left leg is the compass cover.

Looks like a P2V+ to me. That is the newer controller but that doesn't mean it is the V3 cause I upgraded mine with ease. And yes, the camera will free float when powered off.

Yes it is a P2v+ V3. Excuse my ignorance but what are the main differences between the P2 and P3 Advanced?

Thanks

adamstw@cox.net Posted at 2015-6-3 06:50
Yes it is a P2v+ V3. Excuse my ignorance but what are the main differences between the P2 and P3 Adv ...

Camera on the P3 is updated and doesn't have the "fisheye" lens.  It has more power and can handle GPS and GLONASS SATS.  4 cell batteries resulting in more power also.  Better range, better motors.

Does it fly as easy as the P2? I have a P2V+ that I flew for awhile but I had a flyaway and when I found the P2 one of the ESC's had actually caught fire and burnt part of my P2. I gave up but have decided I miss flying and am looking to buy another. If it is worth the extra cost I'd go P3

l never had a regular P2 but l have a P2V+V3 and l would say it's easy to fly. lt does have its quirks, like occasionally dropping FPV so l have to keep it close.
The P3P is a much stronger and more responsive machine and the lightbridge so far (touch wood) has been locked solid. l guess it comes down to what you want to use it for. And would depend on if it's in flight condition and what the asking price is.
lf you want something to throw around and have fun with, go with the cheapest. lf you want good videos and pictures and a copter to use as a tool and not a toy, the P3 is definitely worth the money.

See any red flags on this P3 ? It seems to be a complete RTF unit but the price seems a little low and no one has done anything so I wonder if I'm not seeing something?

Thanks

P3 on Feebay

adamstw@cox.net Posted at 2015-6-7 00:50
See any red flags on this P3 ? It seems to be a complete RTF unit but the price seems a little low a ...

They advertise it as an advanced but the picture is a pro.  That price is right for an advanced.

Nice you got an HPRC.

That price is right for an advanced.

Seemed odd as I see P2's selling for more. In fact, I paid a tab bit more for my P2 so I was suspicious when I saw the $999.

So for just a couple hundred more I can get a Professional complete and RTF?