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Hi, thanks for the i 3 Pro Accessories review but can you shre the link to get it online?
DIDier
Check the description of the YouTube video. It has all the links.
The no fly zone around Schipol is pretty big. Are you always outside of it when you fly?
Yup, it’s absolutely massive. And yup, every single time. In a car, it takes only 20 minutes to get to a few spots. But, I lack a car. So every time (like today for something else), I had to go find a car share car. Sometimes I’ll get lucky and it’ll be 100m away. Other (most) times I’ve gotta pedal 5-15 minutes first. Then come back and load it up/etc…
If I ride to a spot, the nearest viable point is 38-40 minutes away pedaling. For summer stuff, or stuff that’s quick and easy, I’ll often just pedal versus deal with the car fiasco. But if I’m gonna be somewhere a long while shooting a bunch of stuff that’s more than just sticking the drone quickly in the air, then I’ll get the car.
I’ve roughly found a slate of 5-7 spots I tend to film in each time that are known good for me in terms of being outside the no-fly zone, virtually nobody on weekdays, scenic, or provide a specific test thing I want.
Thanks! The Muiderslot location is a good find.
oops, thanks
Thanks for the post! Always enjoy your content!
Not sure if this was one of the 3D printed designs you were sent, but I had this design printed and it is awesome: link to thingiverse.com.
I also tried the second mount you reviewed and just didn’t like how much it wobbles. Made me too nervous.
Great now I need to go buy a 3d printer
Nice! I haven’t seen that one before, but it definitely looks more supportive for sure!
I’ve really gotta get a 3D printer at some point. The new Anker one looks really appealing…maybe once it starts shipping and we see how reviews are.
Not sure where you’re located, but my local library has a 3d printing service, and was able to print up the controller adapter. I had to order the Garmin mount through an online service using the recommended PETG filament, but I think all in all it was like $20 to have everything made.
Oooo, I haven’t seen that one yet. Now I want one!
The issue I found with that model as I have it here is that it’s not designed for wider bars. It won’t fit my gravel or mtb. What I mag do is keep it and mount the controller on my gopro chestie mount to keep it safe, secure and not worry about pinching cables on my bars.
Hi Guys! Hi Dc Rainmaker, i think i’m one of the guys who sent you messages about the 3d printed bike mount, i design one that works great for me:
link to youtube.com
(in fact i redesign and printed it more than 5 times until found one that works with trepidation )
I already try it in a trail :
link to youtube.com
if someone want to print it :
link to thingiverse.com
And thanks for all you reviews, im always sad when you lose some gear, but you help a lot of people showing the limits of what drones can do.
Oh yeah, that looks awesome – so much stronger looking!
I finally bought the Mini 3 Pro and would like to get a handlebar mount but my Canyon has arrow bars and I can’t find any mounts that will fit a none round bar. Any suggestions?
I like this combined cover and sun hood:
link to sunnylife.net
It makes the drone usable for activities like snowboarding, etc. as it protects the sticks, screen, and most button (but not the record/shutter, scroll wheels, and C1+C2). Works even better with a neck/shoulder strap – snap the cover shut and swing the RC to the side or tuck it into the jacket.
Side benefit is that the sticks are protected and do not always need to be removed.
This seems like a good bike mount for the RC:
Bicycle Mount for DJI RC Controller (Smart Controller, Mini 3 Pro), Black
Link:
link to amazon.de
It is very convenient to use and holds the RC pretty well, but I haven’t tested it yet in rial ride, so I cannot tell how durable it is.
Ohh…I like that – holds it much lower down! Not yet entirely convinced on the 3D printed nature of it (with bumps/etc…), but likely fine for road riding.
Here’s link to a test (in German): link to youtube.com
I hope that the mount is durable enough as I see no other really useful bike mount option.
Any thoughts on this one?
link to amazon.co.jp
I like the (theoretical) metal portions, but man, that seems mounted super high, I’d be concerned about the top-heavy aspect of it snapping.
Have you ever found a mount for flatter style handlebars?