Autel Smart Controller - First Commercial Shoot

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Beautiful looking intro I'm looking forward to watching this entire video now.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

I appreciate that. Some people hate it. Trick is you can hit skip twice as soon as it starts and skip the intro entirely. I tried to tune it like that for people who want to get straight to the content.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@CaliforniaPhantom I still like you though and I gave a thumbs-up

[@mikeconnor8014]

What make and model for your body cam. Great idea

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

I appreciate the comment. I ordered it on Amazon; they sell many different brands that all do the same thing and shape is the same. You can find it on there definitely

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Good tip on the proper way to pick it up

[@drone_drifter]

Great pointers in this video. Thanks for insight.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

I appreciate the comments; it definitely motivates me to make more content.

[@guyswhoknowstuff]

What model make and model is your body-cam?

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Might not be exact model, but it’s nearly identical: CammPro I826 1296P HD Police Body Camera,64G Memory,Waterproof Body Worn Camera,Premium Portable Body Camera with Audio Recording Wearable,Night Vision,GPS for Law Enforcement www.amazon.com/dp/B07RM7CFWT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CC74CF6BM15P0G0XXTAJ CammPro I826 1296P HD Police Body Camera,64G

[@BigSkyImagery]

awesome content! Were you able to get the screen protector for it?

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Yes sir. Link for one is in the description with discount code. I make zero profit from them. Just like to be transparent.

[@BigSkyImagery]

@@CaliforniaPhantom Thanks! Also, where did you get your case from? Does it hold only one drone?

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

I got it from direct from GPC. Not sure if they have options beyond just one drone, but you could certainly reach out to them and I’m sure they could make something for you.

[@BigSkyImagery]

@@CaliforniaPhantom yours holds one drone?

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

@@BigSkyImagery My Evo 2 case holds 1 drone and 4 batteries with smart controller on bottom.

[@edycafe]

Thanks for the video. Are you still using your Autel Smart Controller ? Any plans to make a new KZbin video with your SC ?

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Funny you should say that…. 🤫 should be making some content related to Enterprise and their SC. Definitely more to come.

[@edycafe]

@@CaliforniaPhantom it will be nice!

[@RiverbendBicycles]

I have what looks like the same case, but my smart controller won't fit in that bottom compartment with the handle attached. Did you do any modifications to the case? Very informative video by the way.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Absolutely. I took just a little foam off the very bottom and a little off the floor of the foam that is removable. I just set my controller in and pushed down on the foam so I can see the crease of where to remove. Used a pocket knife and simply carved it out some. Just make sure to take the sticks off each time; it will never fit with the sticks left on. Also have an awesome antenna upgrade for $7 for it as well.

[@RiverbendBicycles]

@@CaliforniaPhantom Thanks a lot for the advice and quick response.

[@RiverbendBicycles]

@@CaliforniaPhantom I made the modifications and it fits perfect. I couldn't find your $7 antenna upgrade. I do have another question though. I was wanting to plan a mission for a mapping project with my smart controller and there was no google map to be found. Do you know if I need to install something on the controller before I can see a map? Thanks again for your help.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

@@RiverbendBicycles amzn.to/3FCFgGO is the link to antenna. They really improve the transmission. Only $7-$8. As far as map issue; you have to go to settings. General and switch to map box. That should enable maps to come up. Not sure why it’s defaulted off, but that should fix it. Make sure you have internet connection and you should be golden.

[@RiverbendBicycles]

@@CaliforniaPhantom Thanks again. That was too easy.

[@BlairAir]

Q: Where did you get or how did you make the gloss black FAA/Phone Number labels. I have Black/chrome/White printed sets from Decalgirl, but the black is a great idea for a stealthy "it's not there unless you are looking for it" look.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Exactly the look I was going for. I use this Etsy seller that I have had for years: www.etsy.com/shop/LittleBitsDecor?ref=yr_purchases LittleBitsDecor on Etsy. It’s like $4 or so and you can request whatever dimensions, in whatever font in whatever color you want. It doesn’t get much simpler and inexpensive that that.

[@BlairAir]

@@CaliforniaPhantom Nice. Thanks for the link. These are understated and look Goldilocks "just right" on the the big Evo 2 👍

[@TTGaming6969]

Great video. Nice controller. Body cam in Cali is good idea.

[@7777russ]

As always, another great video. I love your idea of wearing a body cam, I just ordered a body cam. I thing it will actually work better then messing with my action camera. How do you wear your body cam, is the cam clipped to a shirt pocket or attached to the collar? Thank you.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

I appreciate it. I use a reflective vest and it has an area on it where I can clip it. You could get away with a shirt pocket I’m sure. It definitely comes in handy.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

You make it sound like it's very thin on the sides if someone were to pick it up from the sides near the vents.

[@BigSkyImagery]

Have you had any problems with the controller discounting or restarting on its own during flight?

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Zero. I put aftermarket antennas [link in description] and increased overall connection and range. I did have to trim just a tiny bit of plastic on the antenna connector itself as they were too wide to go into the ports on the controller. My dremmel took care of that in 5 minutes. You having signal connecting issues? You try to re-bind it?

[@BigSkyImagery]

@@CaliforniaPhantom yes, while doing a ‘Mission’. I created a short test mission, while flying it the controller just turned right off. Weird. I’m going to check the firmware and see if it’s updated. This is a V1, I probably just got the very last one from DroneWorks. Im also going to check out your screen protector, thanks!

[@BigSkyImagery]

@@CaliforniaPhantom also, does your power button on the SC seem to be flush with controller and seem to stick at some points?

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

@@BigSkyImagery yeah one of my first drones came from Droneworks and it was a massive headache. I don’t mess with them anymore. I’ve used Wellbots with mixed results, but Advexure for me for life. They are always 100% on their game and they ship crazy fast. Seemed like I had my Lite+ a week before the KZbinrs 😂.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Nope. Just a hair above the frame of the controller. Never sticks. Only issue I’ve had is 50% of the time it auto connects to my hotspot and the other 50% it doesn’t and I have to manually cycle it.

[@kkeil9449]

No idea why people have cracks. Never had any and I've completely removed the skin on & off several times with 0 issue. However, it doesn't survive a crash very well, but what do you expect from such a heavy drone from 5ft above concrete. At first it was just an arm pin that broke, but upon more disassembly the aluminum frame cracked where the front arms attach too. Replacing that frame was a nightmare that required de-solder/solder all 4 arms. Luckily all good works great, better temps too, but had to find blue thermal paste to match stock.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Awesome that your that skilled to do that. You wouldn’t believe how many out there complain about this. I never understood how you can handle it so improperly for that to happen

[@kkeil9449]

@@CaliforniaPhantom Must be what you said. Dropping batteries in instead of sliding them in.

[@MCWLLC]

DEAR GOD!

[@rsesters]

Lots of useful information, but there was not much info at all on the actual smart controller.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

What would you like to see in a future video regarding the smart controller? I released a previous video before this one that dives more into the smart controller itself.

[@rsesters]

@@CaliforniaPhantomThe only thing I would have like to see on this one would have been a follow up on how it preformed for the job, but I did see in another comment that it was just a hover video so there wouldn't be much to add. I came across this one before your first video on it, the other video was next in the related. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Wow I thought we are going to take a flight. I guess I'm a little disappointed

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Sorry about that; it was just a simple “hover” mission. Didn’t want to bore with a drone sitting in one spot. Maybe I’ll take a second cameraman with me soon to get a more in depth commercial flight with movement.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@CaliforniaPhantom That truly is an awesome drone. And it really is cool that you pointed out don't grip it by the sides so you don't break the plastic air vents

[@jh-lp7cg]

"It gets a little rough". Are you going to a bad neighborhood to fly a drone?

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

Not always, but this is California after all.

[@MCWLLC]

Bullet proof vest and so on........

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

😂 your not wrong