Why does the v959 quad copter with built in camera only take photos no videos .I have tried single depresing the camera button doubble clicking it and hold it down, yet only photos, no video . Help D.C. May better instuctions on video mode would be...
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The top left button is the video on and off switch. You can test this by power the 959 and transmitter up, turning the quad over and watching the little LED light on the camera as you press the top left button. When you press the button one time the light will change color and stay that way indicating it is taking video. Press it one time again and the light will change indicating it has stopped recording. Note though, in order for a video to work you MUST stop the recording before powering off the quad or the video file will not close properly.
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The bird you referenced has a very low resolution VGA camera, and the video quality is unacceptable. This identical bird is available with a 2MP camera on board, and I have owned both. The 2MP camera version is huge leaps in quality over this version, and is priced about $30 higher. I highly recommend this version with the 2MP camera on board. I am now happy with the video shot from my flights with the 2MP version, whereas the version you referenced has exceptionally poor video quality.
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Ours did the same thing. Not sure how to correCT the problem. We bought this one because of the high number of positive reviews, as a trainer before purchasing the more expensive quad copter with camera. We kept this one for parts incase we buy another one, but pretty disappointed in this copter. Good luck, hubby did say there were some you tube videos on correcting the problem, but he has lost patience with it.
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I wasn't sure either because it's not in the recommended list from gopro. I recorded a 7 minute long video (1080p Medium width @ 60fps) a couple days ago and it worked just fine.
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As other posters have commented before you disconnect battery, make sure you press record off. If this still doesn't record a file, reformat the sd card and try again. Also do not remove card while copter is powered on. If none of these fix the issue then there is something wrong with the copter
1319805
Hello! No, it cannot take video. It is an awesome copter for it's size - scary fast!
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I made great effort to undestand the entire user manual and all the led indicator signals prior to first flight.I performed all upgrades according to nazam software and watched a lot of utube instruction videos. After all was said and done, and to anwser your question, you could fly the copter as soon as you charge the battries. It is very easy to fly and to perfect your flying technique. I have bought two so far and will probably buy another one.. get a gopro too. It takes great aerial photos. I think amazon has great gopro pricing. Good luck and have fun. I cant recommend it enough. Being from boston, i have to say its pissa. That means real good.Lou I made great effort to undestand the entire user manual and all the led indicator signals prior to first flight.I performed all upgrades according to nazam software and watched a lot of utube instruction videos. After all was said and done, and to anwser your question, you could fly the copter as soon as you charge the battries. It is very easy to fly and to perfect your flying technique. I have bought two so far and will probably buy another one.. get a gopro too. It takes great aerial photos. I think amazon has great gopro pricing. Good luck and have fun. I cant recommend it enough.... » Read More I made great effort to undestand the entire user manual and all the led indicator signals prior to first flight.I performed all upgrades according to nazam software and watched a lot of utube instruction videos. After all was said and done, and to anwser your question, you could fly the copter as soon as you charge the battries. It is very easy to fly and to perfect your flying technique. I have bought two so far and will probably buy another one.. get a gopro too. It takes great aerial photos. I think amazon has great gopro pricing. Good luck and have fun. I cant recommend it enough. Being from boston, i have to say its pissa. That means real good.Lou « Show Less
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Yes, the pictures and videos can be uploaded to a mac. On my Mac, I had to find the quad (untitled) in finder. Then, I highlight all the pictures as a group. Next, I click on iPhoto and go to file, import to library. Then do the same for the videos. Onto your second question. Outside, you do have more space, but you also have to worry about the wind. As I stated in my review, it is very lightweight, so the wind does toss it around a bit. It flies normally with little to no wind. If there is some wind or it's gusty, that's where mode 2 comes in. It makes it more sensitive to the directional stick, which gives you a little more control in the wind. I hope I answered your questions your questions with this response.
1370928
The camera is not a live feed. You have to download it after flying in which case you'll need a different quad flyer.
775851
I recommend yo to read all the other questions for this same article. I haven't bought it yet, but seems by those answers it is only the helicopter, no batteries, no control, no charger. Another answer says this article is intended just for copter replacement.
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Your better off returning the copter before Christmas. I returned it twice for various defects. I had brought it to an RC shop and it was verified for defects with the circuit board that affects flight, TX and camera. Your better off not dealing with this company at all.
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If you look at all the info on YouTube including the videos taken with this quad, you'll see that it does take very good videos and pictures. A comparison between a camera that came with the quad and a GoPro showed clearly that the GoPro video was worse in that the distant images were very fuzzy. I'd go with the camera that comes with this drone.
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I've taken short vids. I've not tried long ones. There are two things limiting videos - battery and SD cardsize. My 8 gb card gives stores about 30 minutes at the default. The battery dies fairly quickly as well. As far as action or POV, if you can figure out how to mount it, why not? The camera has a 1/4-20 mounting thread. Or there's always duct tape :)
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Of all the aircrafts on the flight simulator, I didn't see any quadcopters. I do not know if the software can be updated to include it either.
1967100
It's a video cam, not one for still pics. Simple to operate and you should practice your landings to be sure it stays operational, although mine has taken quite a bit of abuse and still records just fine. The media it uses is the same as the micro SD you'd use in a smart phone.
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There is an optional camera available for this quad: Traxxas 6660 Alias 720p Camera. Haven't tried it but I plan on ordering one.
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not a common problem, the camera shoots higher than 30 FPS which would be standard to capture motion in video. Camera is great with a great price.