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Two questions:
1. Did you try mounting it to the K-Edge mount that was on the mountain bike in the video?
2. Do you think a GoPro stem cap mount would work any better? link to k-edge.com
I tried doing something similar with the older version of this controller mount. It had a ball mount which I sanded down to fit into a GoPro ball mount. I had about the same degree of success but my problem was it would pivot on the ball when hitting bumps using the stem cap mount above. Wondering if the new style with GoPro mount would be more secure.
No, I talked about it a bit, and my concern is that the forward weight would snap it.
The stem cap might work actually. I’ve got one floating around somewhere. I’ll see if it fits. The only isue there might be clearance for that pivot point though.
Yesterday I would have assumed that main image was an April fools joke
I’ve got about 2.6 million views on YouTube in videos related to drones tracking cyclists autonomously/solo.
(It’s actually more than that, but that’s the big ticket ones).
I have the same concerns about mounting my Exposure 6 Pack light using a K-Edge – its not made for that mass. BTW – I laughed and totally relate to the crash alert. I think my wife goes from concerned to pissed off in milliseconds every time that happens. Always fumble trying to switch it off in time with little success.
Indeed. And I feel like I rarely get to the dismiss button in time either – and it’s almost always in winter where I’m fumbling with imprecision due to gloves/etc…
Hi there from Turkey.
Like your reviews and learned a lot from you both on the website and on youtube. Just wanted drop a line and thank you. 👍
I can’t seem to find a mount for the Phantom 4 controller-any suggestions?
nice post!
Works nicely with my Azub Ti-Fly 26 trike. I was looking for something close to hand (I am 80% disabled). Thanks for the tip.
Does this work with the DJI RC (which has built-in video screen) controller that was released on May 10, 2002 for the DJI Mini 3 Pro?
Thanks
Pat
Sadly not. The new DJI RC is just a touch bit taller, so it won’t fit in. Nor does it have the right ‘hooks’ for the upper portion of the mount to fit in.
That said, my guess is that within a few weeks we’ll start seeing similar mounts appear. I’m excited to try testing one!
This is why you are #1 in my book. Goes back and updates a year old post to include information about the newly released DJI Mini 3.
I just took my third flight with my new DJI Mini Pro 3 with DJI RC controller. Previously I only have had a DJI Spark and that had such reliability issues for me with communications between the controller and the drone so I never enjoyed flying it.
Was determined not to buy the Mini 3 Pro but saw your long video on it and ordered it immediately after that.
Got any tips of what to do with the remote when:
a) Kayaking (a regular one, not a sit on top)
b) Stand Up Paddleboarding?
Also, tried catching the drone from below as you demonstrated in the video, but it detected my hand and avoided it. How do you toggle away from that when you need to catch it? It will be imperative when kayaking and SUP:ing.
Thank you for all your content!
Cheers!
For both kayaking and SUP, I’d be aiming to put the remote in a waterproof bag, but a clear one. The degree of water resistance depends on your skill in both sports. ;) If it was me (having both a SUP & kayak), I’d probably go with something like this (link to amzn.to) – It’s obviously not ‘fall in the water’ dunk proof. Instead, it’s more about reducing splashes, and also making it super quick and easy to get to the controller. Certainly, if dunkage is a concern, then I’d go drybag route, and there are some clear ones there too.
No matter the bag, I’d remote the controller sticks, and just use your fingers on the base of the stick pads. It’s what I usually do when riding/running, as it reduces the chance of accidental presses.
In terms of hand-catching, it sounds like you may have come up towards the drone a bit, or, tried to bring it down slowly towards your hand. It’ll resist both.
The key thing is bringing it to roughly shoulder level (but keep about 0.5m away), then letting go of sticks so it hovers, then take your hand and come in from the side directly under it and grab it. Basically, you don’t want the bottom sensors to have time to think something is approaching from under it, and cause it to rise up).
It’s something easy to dry/practice over grass or such (or even, inside your home over a couch/bed).
Hi
I am using these for my controllers:
link to amazon.nl
Simply stick to the back of the controller and wait 24 hours. Next I can use it on my default Garmin mount. I do have to say I only use it often. Not sure if it would hold forever :)
Stefan
Looking for DJI RC bike mount