@DJMajickMan since I already have two sets of stock props, should I try to find an upgrade? Assuming there's some props out there for faster speed, more control, etc?
@shawn most likely there are. It probably came with the standard 9430 props and you can upgrade to 9450. Also order a few extra batteries and look into building a charging station.
@shawn +1 on the inevitable crash. It will happen. Have rotors on hand. I crashed my Tali on the first flight, only damage was cracked rotor. I had to wait three weeks for replacements. Longest 3 weeks in recent memory.
Regarding rotors, beware the counterfeits! Order from a trusted source and buy OEM. There are a few good after market rotors out there. But there are many, many more that are useless garbage. Just buy original OEM DJI brand and be done with it. I think most of us here have been stung by crappy counterfeit copies being sold as genuine.
Further advice about rotors: avoid carbon fiber rotors for now. They're dangerous and easily damaged. Until you have full confidence in your piloting ability and the reliability of your UAV, stick with the more forgiving poly rotors.
I also see the wisdom in spare batteries. How many depends on how you intend to use your P3. I occasionally hike out into wilderness areas to fly or take video. I easily go through 3 batteries in a day. Better to have one in the pack you didn't use, than to not have enough and miss a great shot. Same applies to memory cards for your camera. Have at least two. Maybe 3.
My final bit of wisdom, young padawan, has to do with preserving that perfect video sequence. Various things can cause your video file to get corrupted. Bad memory card, power glitch, crash, solar flairs... I learned the hard way... stop and restart recording on a regular basis. If you're up for a 20 minute flight, don't record one continuous 20 file. Stop recording between interesting things. You can restart again immediately, but don't just hit "record" and let it roll. You can easily wind up losing your whole flight with one simple glitch.
Congratulations! Before you start flying in interesting places, practice return to home so that if you need it you'll a) think of it and b) be confident that it will do what it's supposed to do. Having that in your back pocket can save you if you lose orientation or things get hairy.
Once you start filming with it, "flying" a descent (moving forward or another direction instead of coming straight down) can make your video smoother as descending through your prop wash makes for a rough ride.
Don't fear the crash. It's going to happen. Go ahead and order more props now you'll need/want them in your flight bag.
@DJMajickMan since I already have two sets of stock props, should I try to find an upgrade? Assuming there's some props out there for faster speed, more control, etc?
@shawn most likely there are. It probably came with the standard 9430 props and you can upgrade to 9450. Also order a few extra batteries and look into building a charging station.
@shawn +1 on the inevitable crash. It will happen. Have rotors on hand. I crashed my Tali on the first flight, only damage was cracked rotor. I had to wait three weeks for replacements. Longest 3 weeks in recent memory.
Regarding rotors, beware the counterfeits! Order from a trusted source and buy OEM. There are a few good after market rotors out there. But there are many, many more that are useless garbage. Just buy original OEM DJI brand and be done with it. I think most of us here have been stung by crappy counterfeit copies being sold as genuine.
Further advice about rotors: avoid carbon fiber rotors for now. They're dangerous and easily damaged. Until you have full confidence in your piloting ability and the reliability of your UAV, stick with the more forgiving poly rotors.
I also see the wisdom in spare batteries. How many depends on how you intend to use your P3. I occasionally hike out into wilderness areas to fly or take video. I easily go through 3 batteries in a day. Better to have one in the pack you didn't use, than to not have enough and miss a great shot. Same applies to memory cards for your camera. Have at least two. Maybe 3.
My final bit of wisdom, young padawan, has to do with preserving that perfect video sequence. Various things can cause your video file to get corrupted. Bad memory card, power glitch, crash, solar flairs... I learned the hard way... stop and restart recording on a regular basis. If you're up for a 20 minute flight, don't record one continuous 20 file. Stop recording between interesting things. You can restart again immediately, but don't just hit "record" and let it roll. You can easily wind up losing your whole flight with one simple glitch.
Enjoy! And post some videos!!!
Congratulations! Before you start flying in interesting places, practice return to home so that if you need it you'll a) think of it and b) be confident that it will do what it's supposed to do. Having that in your back pocket can save you if you lose orientation or things get hairy.
Once you start filming with it, "flying" a descent (moving forward or another direction instead of coming straight down) can make your video smoother as descending through your prop wash makes for a rough ride.