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Offline lazylivin

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Drones
« on: October 25, 2016, 21:36:14 »
 Anybody out there into drones?  I just bought one I'm excited about. It is the DJI phantom standard. they were on clearance for $369 been  at Newegg.com.  Been wanting one for a while, couldn't pass  up on that price. Looks like they're dumping stock for a new model.  I think it'll be a couple weeks before it arrives.  looking forward to it. If you're into them and have taken some videos let's see them

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Re: Drones
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2016, 21:37:29 »
Yep. We have 6
Currently doing a 75g build | http://ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=16275.0| tanks of the past : 26g Bowfront LPS and Fish| http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=4858.0 || 37g a little of everything | http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=7751.0

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Re: Drones
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2016, 23:11:42 »
Oh wow that's a lot. Do you have any video footage?

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Re: Drones
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2016, 12:34:57 »
I will dig some up or make new video for ya.

For us, the photo aspect takes a back burner. We spend most of our time practicing maneuverability and control. And repair lol

The one you are picking up is a great camera platform. And you are correct, they are preparing for the new model.
Currently doing a 75g build | http://ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=16275.0| tanks of the past : 26g Bowfront LPS and Fish| http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=4858.0 || 37g a little of everything | http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=7751.0

"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it. Fifteen hundred years ago everybody knew the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, everybody knew the Earth was flat, and fifteen minutes ago, you knew that humans were alone on this planet. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow."   < K >

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Re: Drones
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2016, 12:36:22 »
I think Brian needs an underwater drone to zip around the frag tanks and make videos for our viewing pleasure!
It costs HOW much?!

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« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2016, 12:44:21 »
I think Brian needs an underwater drone to zip around the frag tanks and make videos for our viewing pleasure!

Lol my son and I have discussed building a micro drone just for that purpose :)
Currently doing a 75g build | http://ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=16275.0| tanks of the past : 26g Bowfront LPS and Fish| http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=4858.0 || 37g a little of everything | http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=7751.0

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Re: Drones
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2016, 12:48:04 »
That would be cool. Especially when on vacation interacting with the fish

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« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2016, 14:50:18 »
I have a nice remote GoPro you could use under the racks that can be controlled remotely via WiFi by cell... I have thought about setting it up in my tank to watch the fish from my phone upstairs when they can't see me.


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Re: Drones
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2016, 20:31:52 »
No drones here but have plenty of multicopters and helis : )

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Re: Drones
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2016, 12:28:55 »
Here is a couple videos. First is from my phone and second is from camera in drone





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Re: Drones
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2016, 12:46:13 »
Are you going to start delivering frags with drones Brian?!!

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Re: Drones
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2016, 00:33:27 »
I've got a FPV drone on the way, a fully autonomous drone mid build, and a pile of others.   

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« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2016, 12:57:25 »
I would be terrified to fly my drone around a pool lol... it's a cheap one and unstable I've almost lost it every time I have attempted to fly it


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Re: Drones
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2016, 16:25:56 »
This DJI is pretty safe and easy to fly.

Scott when you get the FPV going share some pics/video

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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2016, 14:19:16 »
Man that drone takes great video..  Sweet.

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Re: Drones
« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2017, 11:46:27 »
I saw your Phantom on my way out the door last Saturday. I just bought a Phantom 4 a couple months ago, only had it out a couple times because of the winter weather. I'm thinking about getting my Part 107 certification so that I don't have to deal with a lot of the laws requiring you to notify airports and such.

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Re: Drones
« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2017, 15:22:30 »
dji phantom 3 pro great almost crash proof even flew at night why surfing

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Re: Drones
« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2017, 16:10:04 »
whoa excellent pics and looks like you had a great time with it.

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« Reply #18 on: March 21, 2017, 17:17:01 »
we have had tons of fun and some great pic and videos

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Re: Drones
« Reply #19 on: March 24, 2017, 10:24:59 »
Yeah I just pick up one myself phantom 3

 

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