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DJI Phantom 3 SE

  • 29-08-2017 12:23pm
    #1
    arek_s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭


    Let's create new thread for DJI Phantom 3 SE, as it looks like it's very popular in IE recently.

    Share your tips, opinions, etc.
    Tagged:


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  • #2
    Jlayay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 127 ✭✭Jlayay


    Ordered mine on Saturday. Anyone do a range test on this thing?


  • #3
    arek_s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭arek_s


    Jlayay wrote: »
    Ordered mine on Saturday. Anyone do a range test on this thing?

    I'm still waiting on mine, but this guy posted a video with range test

    See:
    https://youtu.be/x2w9lfG1-lk?t=6m41s


  • #4
    Thumbpilot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Thumbpilot


    Jlayay wrote: »
    Anyone do a range test on this thing?


    From watching a number of videos the range seems to be about 3.5 KM. Maybe 4 KM is achievable in ideal conditions.


  • #5
    arek_s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭arek_s


    Thumbpilot wrote: »
    From watching a number of videos the range seems to be about 3.5 KM. Maybe 4 KM is achievable in ideal conditions.

    I'm more than happy if that is true...


  • #6
    Tzardine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,885 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    Thumbpilot wrote: »
    From watching a number of videos the range seems to be about 3.5 KM. Maybe 4 KM is achievable in ideal conditions.

    I saw one video that said although the range is about 4km, you have problems with live view on the phone after about 300-400 meters. i.e. it will be laggy and breaking up.

    Is this the case ? I have ordered one so would be disappointed if it was.


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  • #7
    arek_s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭arek_s


    Tzardine wrote: »
    I saw one video that said although the range is about 4km, you have problems with live view on the phone after about 300-400 meters. i.e. it will be laggy and breaking up.

    Is this the case ? I have ordered one so would be disappointed if it was.

    I don't think so, as you can see on the video no major issues...
    Maybe if there are really bad conditions, like weather or some interference from other devices.


  • #8
    Thumbpilot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Thumbpilot


    Jlayay wrote: »
    Anyone do a range test on this thing?

    This video shows a range test and battery time on a P3SE vs a P4A. You can see how the feed to the app holds up as distance increases. I'd have turned back before RTH kicked in :eek:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouDUbe6W0hg


  • #9
    fugee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭fugee


    Hi

    Apologies as I asked this on the bargain thread. Are you going to register this with the IAA

    What are the pros and cons

    Thanks


  • #10
    Thumbpilot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Thumbpilot


    fugee wrote: »
    Hi

    Apologies as I asked this on the bargain thread. Are you going to register this with the IAA

    What are the pros and cons


    I have registered - EUR5 or EUR3 if you have a MACI number.

    "From the 21st December, drone registration is mandatory in accordance with the Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets Order S.I. 563 of 2015. All drones over 1kg must be registered."

    I'm not sure about the pros and cons or what happens if the drone police ask to see your registration. I guess the pros for some will be cons for others :)


    https://www.iaa.ie/general-aviation/drones


  • #11
    arek_s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭arek_s


    fugee wrote: »
    Hi

    Apologies as I asked this on the bargain thread. Are you going to register this with the IAA

    What are the pros and cons

    Thanks

    I will be registering once I will get it.


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  • #12
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    The range is irrelevant unless you plan to fly illegally. Think you have to keep the aircraft in VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) and a maximum distance of 300m.


  • #13
    peaceboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 587 ✭✭✭peaceboi


    Does this have 'follow me' feature?
    Thanks


  • #14
    Tzardine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,885 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    CabanSail wrote: »
    The range is irrelevant unless you plan to fly illegally. Think you have to keep the aircraft in VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) and a maximum distance of 300m.

    I think you know the answer to that.


  • #15
    Thumbpilot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Thumbpilot


    peaceboi wrote: »
    Does this have 'follow me' feature?
    Thanks

    Yes it has "follow me"

    See this video for Point of Interest and Follow Me demo:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRFH7rV-ZQE


  • #16
    arek_s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭arek_s


    Got mine today morning (Tomtop, shipped by UPS)... setup is very easy, updated firmware at home first of all and once I calibrated compass (1 min) did first flight...
    Was a bit nervous as I didn't switched beginner mode before and I must say it's very quick (never played with drone before).
    Also when it's windy I got impression you need to "help" a bit with remote to be on your path...

    Landed few times with auto landing function, all OK. Switched on beginner mode and I think I will stay with it for some time.

    I have 32GB micro sd Kingston card, class 10 UHS1 and I don't see any issues when recording 4k.
    Ordered 64 Samsung UHS 3 (GB) and extra battery (also from TomTop) to have extra space for recording footage with 2 batteries.

    4k video size: 4 min 21 sec = around 1.9 GB


  • #17
    seantobin43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭seantobin43


    Hi guys

    What site are ye all using to buy the se from?


  • #18
    Tzardine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,885 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    Got mine from Tom Top


  • #19
    seantobin43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭seantobin43


    Tzardine wrote: »
    Got mine from Tom Top

    Thank you very much, somehow I've never heard of them before because I buy a lot from Alibaba. What about the risk of getting hit by the customs with such a expensive product.


  • #20
    Tzardine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,885 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    You wont get caught with tomtop. They pay the customs charges. Look at the thread in Bargain Alerts, a load of us bought them and had no problems with customs.


  • #21
    mollymaloney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84 ✭✭mollymaloney


    Just bought one of these-- anyone know where a few quick lessons can be got in the Nr Tipp / Limerick area?-- not the most tech savvy.


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  • #22
    Vidcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭Vidcon


    mollymaloney wrote: »
    Just bought one of these-- anyone know where a few quick lessons can be got in the Nr Tipp / Limerick area?-- not the most tech savvy.

    Few good pointers/instructions here that should get you flying in no time
    https://youtu.be/OcxUCepBHkM


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