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[Heatho]

It was the delivery system that was basically just a one size system. Regarding australian trees alot of varieties seeds are just like fine dust, anyway I'm sure other delivery methods could be worked out. You'd certainly need a big mix of different seeds to get any real resemblance to a natural forest.

Any new forest is good I agree, though all I could think of was the pine forests in Central Western NSW and the monoculture of trees planted in rows. :Y:

Deforestation is not really slowing down so yeah any new trees are good trees.

 

[GypsyGoldAu]

Regarding other delivery systems, many circumstances require attention where access is difficult to extreme (mountainous blackberry infestation for eg.) and aerial platforms are uniquely suited to.

Have a look at this;... http://rmax.yamaha-motor.com.au/

This has been available for years, and they continue to refine & upgrade. They also expand the services and options of use as they become clear on viability... I was going to set one up myself out here, and may still do so yet.

Although these are two blade, i see an increasing effort being put into heavy lift multi's for this purpose as well.

Just some applications to date are;..

Aerial photography
Mapping
Lidar
Volumetric Surveys
Digital Mapping
Contour Mapping
Topographic Mapping
Digital Terrain Modelling
Aerial surveys
Photogrametry
Temporal/ Spatial Correlation for Terrain Reconstruction
Geophysical Survey
EM38 Survey
and finally....Power Line & Bridge Inspection :Y:

 

[Ramjet]

I haven't flown my P4 in a while. I am keen to get out and buzz around. Got the batteries on charge now but I have never updated the firmware. It seems a few people have had issues with the latest firmware. Anyone have any experience with these issues? I have read that with the latest firmware you must login to DJI or your height and distance are restricted. I have turned my bird on and it is not demanding I update it. I did install the latest version of the DJI GO 4 app on my phone.
Why fix what isn't broken?

Appreciate any comments.

Cheers

 

[Tathradj]

It looks as if it bricked my replacement drone.
won't connect even though the camera moves when commanded.
Have not been able to contact dJI as I have a bit of a problem with
an injury to my right arm sapping any patience I have at the moment.
Tried to downgrade, reset, You name it.
Yes, You have to be fully connected to apply it properly.
And the camera buzz's as well and I have noted it gets hot.
Onto them next week.

 

[Darren11]

Has anyone looked at the new drone from Vantage Robotice called"Snap".
It looks pretty good. I personally like how small it is for storage. Will easily fit into a backpack.

 

[Ramjet]

Has anyone looked at the new drone from Vantage Robotice called"Snap".
It looks pretty good. I personally like how small it is for storage. Will easily fit into a backpack.

Just had a bit of a look at the Snap. Reviews are not kind. DJI have released an even smaller model than their Mavic.... The spark. Consider that the Mavic body is about the size of a 2 litre coke bottle.

I updated my P4 last night. No problems at all. I was going to fly today but it's raining. 8.(

 

[PabloP]

I haven't flown my P4 in a while. I am keen to get out and buzz around. Got the batteries on charge now but I have never updated the firmware. It seems a few people have had issues with the latest firmware. Anyone have any experience with these issues? I have read that with the latest firmware you must login to DJI or your height and distance are restricted. I have turned my bird on and it is not demanding I update it. I did install the latest version of the DJI GO 4 app on my phone.
Why fix what isn't broken?

Appreciate any comments.

Cheers

Rod and others, the only problem I had with the update was trying to do the update via a poor comms connection as it took quite a while and any link glitch killed the update. Must have tried 3 or 4 times, before it went through ok.

Rob P

 

[Simmo]

Hey Guys,
Another vid wacked together over the last week.
A bit of fun and you can tell I'm no Spielberg but I thoroughly enjoying myself!!

[video=480,360]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VvaI2QIRyg[/video]

 

[Ramjet]

Nicely done Simmo

 

[Ramjet]

Well bugger what a mission. I had updated the firmware on my P4 so took it out for a quick test flight to make sure all was OK. Apparently it wasn't! I got a message saying I had incompatible firmware on my devices. I could start the aircraft and had it hover a metre above the ground but I wasn't game to do anything else. Scratching my head and doing a bit of reading, I actually had to do the P4 upgrade twice... once for each battery. When I charged the batteries up I had put the not upgraded one in the P4. DOH. It also took a few attempts to get the RC unit upgraded via the DJI GO 4 app. It seems all good now as everything is talking to each other. I will take it for a test fly after work tomorrow. Fingers crossed it all goes well as there seems to be plenty of people having issues with the latest upgrade.

 

[iamagoldenoldie2]

the DJ 4 is on my list, factory refurbished from Kogam for just under a $1000 aroused my interest, but the research is mind boggling need an I pad for flying control so i can see where it going so theres another expense but i gotta have one

 

[Ramjet]

the DJ 4 is on my list, factory refurbished from Kogam for just under a $1000 aroused my interest, but the research is mind boggling need an I pad for flying control so i can see where it going so theres another expense but i gotta have one

That is a really good price. Mine was double that with a couple of extras. I don't have any fruit machines and have used 3 different Android devices with no problems.

 

[Simmo]

Rod, out of interest what is your start up sequence?
I have had that firm ware error but just reboot and after a bit it goes away.
I start the aircraft, the app then the controller.
I also dont fly at all if there are any errors!

 

[Tathradj]

Controller - Aircraft - App.
That is how I start mine according to the destruction book.

 

[Ramjet]

Controller - app - aircraft. I have read of fly aways when starting the aircraft first.

 

[Simmo]

How did yours go after its hospital visit??

 

[Tathradj]

Still no go.
Firmware issue. Grrrrrrr
Does not connect, Camera Buzzing, Only thing that works
is the camera tilt.
Going to do some real agro stuff today... ] ]

 

[Simmo]

Hmm no good mate.
Good luck today!!

 

[Simmo]

Controller - app - aircraft. I have read of fly aways when starting the aircraft first.

Yeah with the Scarab I always had the controller on first, but this thing seems a lot different.
I will change my MO and see if I get any issues.
I do agree that the controller should be on first normally.

 

[Tathradj]

In all of my RC Days,
Controller on first,
Throttle to Zero,
Turn aircraft on,
Check Throttle to zero again,
Start.
Saves a lot of fingers and eye's.
Poor old Phantom is heading back to hospital.
Appears the issue is with the video link side of things.