Recent content by arcticdronepilot

I'm guessing this is a combo of issues. I had similar, although not quite as dramatic vibrations, landed, checked props and forums and one prop was loose. My guess is that the vibration from the loose prop caused the accelerometers and other flight control sensors to incorrectly detect the...

They were removed while I rework the design slightly. Should be back up after a couple more tests.

The other 3d item is a nose mounted strobe (orange) for twilight operation and increasing visibility during the day.

This happens pretty much every time I fly when air temp is below 10-15F, which in Alaska is much of the time in the winter. I'm pretty sure the motor is above, but please if you know more let me know and I'll figure out a cover for the bottom as well. When I looked at disassembly images it...

I've read about a possible firmware issue causing landing gear lockups. Personally I don't think I've seen this issue yet but what I have seen is the landing gear getting sluggish and then failing to respond when flying at freezing temperatures. I think the propwash may be chilling out the...

I designed and use these to keep the Inspire 1 happy at sub-zero temperatures. They work by protecting the batteries from windchill and have space for handwarmers which provide extra warmth. cinetulz

Here's a photo showing the battery covers in use. This was actually a test to show the difference with/without, ambient air temperature was relatively high around 20f. I've done about two dozen flights with them now and they work great. As I said I was getting 15-18minute flights at -20 to...

I would be careful with this feature. I used it on my last shoot and it bricked one of the batteries. Put it in self heat mode, ended up not flying that battery and later in the day it was dead. It had over-discharged itself and is now headed back to DJI for warranty. I took a set of the...

I'll post a picture when i'm back in civilization. And look closer at the motor to see if it can be shielded.

In some instances it could be an option, but when traveling by snowmachine it isn't.

Flying above the arctic circle

Hello, I am also a commercial operator, based in Alaska. We have been flying in the Arctic with the i2 at -15 to -20F with 15mph wind with minimal issues. - Battery covers - I designed and am testing clip on battery covers that provide wind protection without being permanently affixed to the...

I've been flying above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, ambient air temp -15 to -20F, wind averaging 10-15 mph. I have seen flight times up as high as 18 minutes, and that is running the battery down no lower than 25%. No major maneuvers or high speed flying. I tried the DJI "battery insulator"...