RZT5

I like the inspire A LOT. We'll be picking one up shortly to replace the Phantom. The price might seem high to a non-professional, but it's actually a great deal considering all the features it's packed with.

Was hoping hed chime in haha.

Timo alerted me to this thread. We use a DJI S800 EVO for higher end jobs, and a Phantom 2 with GoPro for our clients on a budget. I also have a Blade 200QX as my "fun/practice" drone, and have seen a few of the 350QX's fly. Here's my take on each:

Phantom 2: Fit and finish is better than any other RTF drone I have seen in it's class. Ours has been very reliable, is very stable in flight, and makes an excellent camera platform. The Vision+ offers a very simple and elegant aerial camera solution, and you can use an iOS device or tablet as your FPV screen. However, the video is not quite as good quality as that of a high end GoPro, which is why we use a GoPro with Zenmuse gimbal. If you go the GoPro route, you will have to also buy a video downlink, dedicated FPV screen, and an iOSD unit (this is all built into the Vision+). I should also mention I absolutely love the battery solution that DJI uses. They use a 5200mAh 3S "smart" battery that is easy to swap out, and gives incredible flight times.

350QX: I've seen these fly, and have tons of stick time with their little brother the 200QX; they are fast and agile compared to a Phantom with stock settings. Their flight characteristics are not quite as stable, but if you have RC heli experience you shouldn't have any problem. I don't know much about how they perform as a camera platform, how smooth their gimbal is, and what quality their video is, but I have heard even the QX3 isn't quite as good as the Vision+. Don't take my word on that last statement though, that opinion came from only one person who I talked to about it.

Yuneec: I know nothing about this drone, in fact I didn't even know it existed until today. One thing to take into consideration, which I'm sure you already know given your heli experience, is that availability of parts is important. Most hobby shops carry Blade parts, and there are many drone shops across the US that carry Phantom parts. This may or may not be an issue for you depending on how you fly... I've been operating my business since Jan 2014 and have never crashed any of my drones, so I have never needed to buy spare parts.

On my way downtown to get drinks with some friends, I think Kalvin's gonna be joining us too. Send me a text if you want to meet up 971.222.9487

Aight, I'll pass that on to him

Anyone in Seattle interested in replacing an O2 sensor for one of my customers? He thinks his might need to get replaced, but would prefer to pay someone than try to do it himself.

I did a little bit of research on this when I was picking a turbo. I believe Tightmopedman was correct. A TD06-8 will flow a little more at the top end than a HRC TD05H-10. Basically, the larger TD06 wheel more than makes up for the smaller housing A/R.

The effects of turbine wheel size are well known in the turbo after-market. Companies like Forced Performance have been making 600+ awhp capable turbos out of stock TD05 frames simply by using massive turbine wheels.

Saw this car driving down Broadway in front of PSU a few days ago. Did some internet research and found some pictures:

I am sure he is having more fun.

And he's getting alot more AIDS!

Woohoo! Got a new house! 1800sq ft. On an acre of land. 2bed 1 bath with upstairs living room, downstairs family room and an office. The band should fit in there easily now. Taylor and I have been pretty much touching shoulders during band practice due to no room.

We are coming to visit!

Be on the look out for homes for rent or if you know someone let me know. Looking for a house. Budget is $1500 per month. Must accept my pug also. Looking in the area's between White Center and Shoreline. Avoiding Beacon Hill though, Capital Hill etc.

Thanks!

What happened with the place you're at now Austin? I thought you liked it there?

Rye and Kalvin play a lot later than I do.

Yeah... thats only cuz you're a few minutes older than us. I'm pretty sure you've partied harder than I ever have :lol:

Anyone from the Portland area? Have any suggestions on something to waste a Friday night on? Looks like I'll be in Portland by myself next Friday.

Depends what you mean by "night". You looking for a night out, or somewhat more sober entertainment that ends at 10pm-ish? You're more than welcome to join me and Chuck (Mossback) for a beer at 4, but I can also suggest plenty of stuff to do after that.

We need a sports thread so I don't have to read this crap, as far as I'm concerned pro sports are for people who don't like to do anything but wanna feel like they are a part of something

+1

I don't underatand sports fans. Following pro sports is like Keeping Up with the Kardashians for guys. Sports fans don't actually ever do anything, they just watch other people do stuff. If you like sports, then go get some buddies together and play football, don't sit on the couch eating chips and dip while blabbering about what other people are doing.

Has anybody used the SickSpeed horns?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urKUBsSFLfI

The reason I ask is because they have different colors besides just HellaRed.

they are aBout $35 or so on fleabay.

I need some new hors, can't complain about that price, might try them out.

Or you can swap the exhaust housings. I don't recommend this though, you'll lose the benefit of the newer angled flange exhaust housing.

I couldnt care less about professional sports. Sports are to be played, not watched. But as someone with an interest in economics, I can't deny the potential economic benefits of professional sports teams and large construction projects (read: stadiums), so I say good job Seattle :tup:

Anybody see Zeus's car?

nope, what happened?

Ololololololololol

Mary's lolololol omg that place is nasty!

That place makes me cringe. Have you even been inside or is that just from what I've told you? :lol:

makes me wonder what would motivate anyone to look so hard to find these unicorns

(I promise I won't tell Alison)

just a google image search for "unicorn man" pulled it up on the first try.

Would not be surprised to see that in downtown Portland. Or even a herd of them.

I know!

omg! there's more of them:

I know my rep is gonna take a hit because of this post :lol:

I was bored and trying to figure out what the hell your avatar was... this has got to be the gayest stuff I've ever seen:

R

You make me lose all the time so stop your yappin.

Its simply the Game.

Rule 1: You are playing The Game.

You, along with everyone else in the world, always is, always has been,

and always will be playing The Game. Neither awareness nor consent is required to play.

Rule 2: Every time you think about The Game, you lose.

Loss is temporary; as soon as you forget about The Game you stop losing.

The objective of The Game is to forget that it exists. Good luck.

Rule 3: Loss of The Game must be announced.

Every time you think about The Game, and hence lose, you must say so.

This is the only rule that can be broken, but do you really need to cheat..?

Ironically, I'm pretty sure the way to win that game is to just not give a stuff. You'll end up never thinking of it again.

Carson, I think those wheels look better on your car than on Danny's. Don't give em back.

They were optional on the s60 only.

Also on the Euro market V80