Inspire customization thread

Soflms · Jun 2, 2015

What kind of range are you guys getting with your FPV cam setups? I bought some clover leaf antennae and they're literally 1/3 as good as the stock antennae seen in my photos above. I tried the fatshark spironet yesterday and those weren't much better. I have to send my fatsharks in to have the receiver switch fixed so I don't know if there's an issue with the 5.8 module itself. It's brand new and I just got it off amazon....Anyways back to vtx range, is anyone matching what their stock inspire can do as far as distance?

lake_flyer · Jun 2, 2015

I usually get 1.8 to 2km with Fatshark Predator V2 250Mw Tx.
1.8km with the goggles and 2km with my diversity screen/receiver.
But that's when used on my Phantoms, hobby 'wise'. I never would take my inspire out that far, not even beyond LOS.
I only use it for the front view when operating with a separate camera operator.

Soflms · Jun 2, 2015

lake_flyer said:
I usually get 1.8 to 2km with Fatshark Predator V2 250Mw Tx.
1.8km with the goggles and 2km with my diversity screen/receiver.
But that's when used on my Phantoms, hobby 'wise'. I never would take my inspire out that far, not even beyond LOS.
I only use it for the front view when operating with a separate camera operator.

What antennas do you use?

lake_flyer · Jun 3, 2015

On the goggles and the Tx I use the standard rubber ducks. On the screen 1 rubber duck and 1 panel antenna. I tried expensive mushrooms but the range sucked.

Flewent · Oct 6, 2015

Benji said:
I used Duracoat to paint mine Green!View attachment 1111

Hey I wanted to see if you noticed any flight characteristics change after you painted it? Also how many layers did you use with paint? I was wondering if the weight from the paint was noticeable as well. I was looking at dropping my parts off at a auto body shop and having them paint it but they mentioned the layers and clear coat could add some weight. So I'm trying to track down people who have painted theirs to see if they noticed any changes.

Outta Control · Oct 6, 2015

TBCalaska said:
Do you have some sort of stand for the drone or something???

Yes I do.

go fast · Oct 9, 2015

Wow looks like you could fly that inspire to the moon with those antennas

PaynO · Oct 25, 2015

mem_ny said:
Just placed my order with UAV Stickers. Great company, great service, and excellent product. Ordered one for me and a friend.

Be careful and inspect sheets that UAVStickers.com send out! Paid for the full set and the stickers for the second remote to control the camera were wrong. Hoping they will make good on the mistake.

PaynO · Oct 25, 2015

UAVstickers said:
..and as of late last night, there's an add on with personalized stickers warbird script style: http://www.uavstickers.com/products-dji-inspire1.php

If you all have any additions or new angles on stickers, send me a message and I'll see if it fits into the big sticker plan! As always, if it's your idea we run with, you get the prototypes free. View attachment 496

Be careful and check your orders. UAVStickers sent me a set for the camera control remote that were messed up. Hope they make right by it.

Dennis T · Nov 14, 2015

Sharky needed a new tail light

Kauaigene · Nov 14, 2015

Dennis T said:
Sharky needed a new tail light View attachment 4520 View attachment 4521

Excuse me but what is that? Reminds me of something sexual but wish it didn't.

Dennis T · Nov 14, 2015

Kauaigene said:
Excuse me but what is that? Reminds me of something sexual but wish it didn't.

www.balls.bike.
Sharky has a bigger smile these days. Actually the silicone light illuminates quite well. Flashes red or solid red. And I noticed that the UAV flys with more confidence.

PB30X · Nov 14, 2015

Lmao[emoji106]

PaynO · Nov 18, 2015

Chnjab said:
I figured I'd join the fun with some of what I've been up to.

Have to give some credit too REXUAV and WifiExperts for their great products and awesome service.

Awesome. Tell me about the props. How you decided, made to mount and noticeable results??

Reddy Kilowatt · Dec 30, 2015

OSiRiSNZ said:
Here's mine.

Kryptek Neptune camo wrap with P40 shark teeth

I want to purchase the teeth decals online but there are so many different sizes and I just ordered my Inspire and don't have it yet. What size decals should I order? are 6 inch too large?

Packetdancer · Dec 30, 2015

Reddy Kilowatt said:
I want to purchase the teeth decals online but there are so many different sizes and I just ordered my Inspire and don't have it yet. What size decals should I order? are 6 inch too large?

There's a fair number of places that have the stickers already properly sized for various UAVs; though I've used neither myself, a quick Google search shows both UAVStickers and ROCCityDesign have Inspire-specific sticker templates with shark teeth.

Reddy Kilowatt · Dec 30, 2015

Thank you! I just ordered the Jaws from UAV Stickers!

FlyHighUSA · Jan 7, 2016

I finally decided to customize my I1Pro, it went great and took me about 4 hours to complete from start to finish. I love all the great designs you guys are coming up with, it's really cool to see what is possible, I fly with several other Inspire 1 Pro's and this will make it easier to keep an eye on mine.

The dark spots on the nose are some type of artifact in the image, it is not on the drone itself.

I have really enjoyed doing this project. It was a lot of fun. Happy flying to all my Inspire Pilot friends.

Reddy Kilowatt · Jan 7, 2016

Did you paint over the green battery indicator lights? If yes, they show up pretty good when lit for having paint over them. Some people that painted the Inspire didn't paint over the lights. What did they do mask them off (must take forever) or does the top of the battery case come off to paint it?

InspiredOne · Jan 7, 2016

@Reddy Kilowatt

WOW! I haven't heard that name since I was a kid several decades ago!

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