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quadcopterguide
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Hi all just read that the Phantom 3 will get Waypoints, Point-of-interest and Follow Me on Sept 7th (Monday). The Upgrade will occur via Firmware Update.
Updated with more Sources:
More Info: Phantom 3 gets Autopilot features Waypoints, Point-of-Interest and Follow Me
Finally! Can't wait to try it out. Who else is stoked?????



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sploodge
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Yay
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SkySurfer
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Sure

Fingers crossed
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Where did you read it? Can you show us the source?
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This is going to be interesting.  Follow Me sounds like a flight from mission impossible.  Hope it comes with tree, shrub, house, people, power line and vehicle avoidance technology.  We shall see...........Sept 7, you sure?
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Can you give us the source?
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http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/03/dji-phantom-autopilot-upgrade/
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Daninho Posted at 2015-9-3 20:44
Can you give us the source?

http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/03/dji-phantom-autopilot-upgrade/
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paullindqvist
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As long as they don't break anything...
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Bye bye FW 1.1.6 and Pilot 1.1.1, time for an upgrade once this dust settles.
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Holy crackers! Finally. Oh the excitement.

But let me start now, in the name of the father...
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P3 Advanced 2.7K camera!
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me
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is the pro model getting 2.7k then ?  or just the standard and adv ?

Phantom 3 Professional
UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30
FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60
HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60
Phantom 3 Advanced
FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60
HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60


the pro does not have option for 2.7k
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Joe Blow Posted at 2015-9-3 05:37
This is going to be interesting.  Follow Me sounds like a flight from mission impossible.  Hope it c ...

It will not come with any obstacle avoidance tech. That would require hardware which is not present on the copter.
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me@kevinnicolso Posted at 2015-9-3 04:58
is the pro model getting 2.7k then ?  or just the standard and adv ?

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Unfortunately only the advanced gets 2.7K at this time
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Save the Date: September 7, 2015.  The following firmware updates are made available for all DJI Creator from next Monday. The firmware can be updated via the GO app.  5 new, intelligent flight functions: Waypoints (Inspire 1 / Phantom 3) Point-of-Interest (Inspire 1 / Phantom 3) Follow Me (Phantom 3) Home lock (Inspire 1 / Phantom 3) Course Lock (Inspire 1 / Phantom 3)  Phantom 3 Advanced: Camera Upgrade to 2.7K (2704x1520p30) video recording  Warning: The intelligent flight functions are only possible when there is sufficient GPS signal. Fly safely and keep the flight controller is always next to you.
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quadcopterguide Posted at 2015-9-3 05:50
Unfortunately only the advanced gets 2.7K at this time

Nice little bonus for the P3A...cool!!
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me@kevinnicolso Posted at 2015-9-3 04:58
is the pro model getting 2.7k then ?  or just the standard and adv ?

Phantom 3 Professional

There is a difference in hardware between the Pro and Advanced.  
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Really excited about this news, you guys.  I'll TRY to hold off on updating until performance reports come back from the P3 community.   
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Bunkx9@yahoo.co Posted at 2015-9-3 14:46
Really excited about this news, you guys.  I'll TRY to hold off on updating until performance report ...

What!!! And miss out on all the fun
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DJI is very fast in providing FW updates. unfortunatly they sometimes come with undocumented feature, (new bugs).
I wish they would be as fast with their support I am still trying to get their attention for more than a week with my problem. :-(
Improving their product is good, but supporting it is even better.

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Hi everybody

During a waypoint mission, is it neccessary to maintain controller / videolink connection with the drone?
i.e, the mission is stored in the drone, on on the mobile device?

This way it would be possible to fly behind large objects, or in areas with big RF pollution etc
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Fingers crossed that it all goes smoothly.
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so with "Follow Me" is the drone locked on me and hover on maybe 10meters above me to film me while im walking? what happens if its lock on me and lose power? will it fly back to its take off point?

and how would you be able to set and start the "Follow Me" ?
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Why did DJI mention that only developers will be able to use SDK to develop apps. with these functions. They never spoke about possibility of these functions in DJI GO? I now bought an app. that can already fly waypoints, follow etc., but with lots of developing issues especially on lower-end tablets and phones with less processors.
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I'm super excited and nervous at the same time can't wait. I don't want to assume that there's going to be problems but anyone think it might be smart to wait a week to see what everyone's saying about it?ha ha  or not.
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ryanbattey Posted at 2015-9-3 15:31
I'm super excited and nervous at the same time can't wait. I don't want to assume that there's goin ...

Naaaaaaaaaaa. Its fine
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sploodge Posted at 2015-9-3 10:33
Naaaaaaaaaaa. Its fine

How do YOU know that?
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YES!!!   
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Oh the excitement!!!!
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Maybe the update will help the Go App work better??  Probably just wishful thinking...
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If you like maps and map making, you're really going to like way-point flying.  For the last few weeks, I've been beta testing a 3rd party mapping app on my P3P, and it works flawlessly.  So simple - click, click, click ... go.  Several minutes later it auto lands and all your photos have been captured.  Upload all your pictures to their site, and a few hours later you have an amazingly detailed map.  Compared to Google Maps, it's like putting on eye glasses for the very first time at the eye doctor.

Ha, by this time next week this forum should be buzzing again.  : )
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HunterBrooks Posted at 2015-9-3 23:51
If you like maps and map making, you're really going to like way-point flying.  For the last few wee ...

Oh I can't wait, I got my popcorn and soda all ready! Gonna sit back and watch the forum! Oh boy.
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Phantomen3 Posted at 2015-9-3 10:10
so with "Follow Me" is the drone locked on me and hover on maybe 10meters above me to film me while  ...

Who loses power?
If the remote RC loses power the Aircrafts should RTH.
If the aircrafts loses power it just crashes.
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HunterBrooks Posted at 2015-9-3 11:51
If you like maps and map making, you're really going to like way-point flying.  For the last few wee ...

Any references.
Who is the 3rd party what is their site? etc.
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Paniza Posted at 2015-9-3 19:39
Holy crackers! Finally. Oh the excitement.

But let me start now, in the name of the father...

LOL it's going to be a fun ride.
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Willie Wonka
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I feel like I'm getting a new phantom for free !!!!
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Phantomen3 Posted at 2015-9-3 15:10
so with "Follow Me" is the drone locked on me and hover on maybe 10meters above me to film me while  ...

This is what I think.. In follow me it will constantly update the Home Point every second to its current location and if it goes to RTH, the last recorded location will be home.. This is what I believe it does anyway .

Best to set it to Hover instead of landing depending on location ..
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Way points will be nice when they are saved.  I would love to do a "documentary" of sorts as Fall approaches and the leaves start changing!  BUT as a lot of us know, I'm sure there will be a few bugs to be worked out.  PLEASE for the love of all that is good, don't everyone go ballistic if some small detailed of this rather LARGE update happens.  Take it slow, and everyone get your bottle of whiskey out now!
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EEEEEEEEEEEE 2.7k camera upgrade? that alone makes me happy in the toes
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