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Phantom 3: First Flight

August 27, 2015January 21, 2020 by John P. Hoke

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First Flight @ Home So, I got a chance to take the Phantom 3 out before the sun went completely down and took a quick video from about 225 feet over the house and a bunch of photos at varying heights ... Not a cinematic masterpiece by any means or stretch of the word, but hell, the damn thing didn't…

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Achievement unlocked: Phantom 3 Advanced

August 27, 2015February 18, 2020 by John P. Hoke

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Phantom 3 Advanced: Boys and their toys ... Ok, I fully admit it, I have a need for gadgets... and I just got one of the best gadgets I've had in a while :) I picked up the Phantom 3 over at Stroud Photo in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania; a great shop and the people are amazing - helpful and they know…

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Drone Meme: Once upon a time - only the government was spying on you

Droning on about Drones

August 20, 2015August 22, 2015 by John P. Hoke

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To Drone or not to drone ... Well, that question I've answered. I am looking at getting a drone to muck around with here in the backwoods I live in, as well as when I travel (where permitted). I've been digging around online and have narrowed it down to two options, the Phantom 3 Professional from DJL, or the 3D Robotics…

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