Recent content by NEDroner

I agree with some of the recent posters complaining that the S2 doesn't return to the launch point. I think Skydio should enable that option. However, we know the limitations of the S2 (it doesn't RTH under these circumstances) and the beacon (it's not waterproof). Every drone I've owned has...

I think this is the function you want but not available in the consumer S2.

BTW here is a snippet where the Skydio2 had an erratic moment. I was attempting an orbit with the beacon. At least twice it reduced the orbit distance by itself and/or changed height by itself. It responded to the beacon when commanding it to go to a further distance. But this portion of the...

Here's another video shot with a combination of 360 camera and Skydio video: 22 Sept Table Rock Hike I used the beacon for some shots and the controller for others. Was generally disappointed with the beacon video since the skydio had difficulty orbiting smoothly when I wasn't moving and it...

Depending on how much the construction site changes, the saved keyframe is likely to function differently because (as you noted) it uses a prior visual map and launch point of reference. The best way to get nearly repeatable keyframes is to take-off in exactly the same place and orientation, and...

I've been using the sky controller more often lately for cinematic footage. Despite all of the complaints I've read about range, I consistently get 1,200-1,500ft of range which is the limit of my VLOS (even w/strobes). I'm satisfied with that. However, I find the controls "laggy" compared with...

Eh -- I couldn't help myself. I allowed Davinci Resolve to sharpen and improve contrast and definition. The re-uploaded video is no longer "untouched" but improved IMO.

Here's a video made mostly from my Skydio 2 of a recent sunset in the White Mountains of NH. 22 Black Cap Sunset The hosting site I use prefers lower bitrate uploads and this is only 720p -- so some clarity is lost but you get the gist of it. The Skydio video is untouched and I think it did...

zipped right past some wires near the beginning of the video -- your Skydio managed to miss them!

Great job on video footage and editing. Really enjoyed watching it!

I record in h.265 because the quality seems good and the filesizes are small. My PC hardware can handle the codecs but some PC's or NAS devices struggle to play h.265. I started video editing just a few years ago and went with Davinci. It's very capable/powerful and there are a lot of youtube...

@paularity what is the augmented reality app you mentioned in your video for helping you assess lighting etc for your videos and photos?

Welcome shakenfake! I'm a relatively new Skydio 2 pilot as well. Had mine for 5-6 months. Compared to other drones I've owned.... Best object tracking and avoidance. I think it's presently the best. Some people complain about the camera, but for me (as a consumer -- not professional) it's...

Would still prefer to have a front-facing strobe on my S2. Strobon has some products that are smaller and if mounted facing-forward on top of the S2 (on the drone body between the front arms and behind the gimbal) might work and not stand-up as high. Won't be as bright as the ARC and nowhere...

@kenmavic2zoom thanks for the overview and youtube video on the vifly beacon. I may get one -- I sometimes hike and fly in the mountains and my biggest concern is going down in the trees a few hundred yards away and never finding it in the brush. This would help a lot! BTW I am re-thinking...