MFD Autopilot

BlueFlyer · February 21, 2016, 11:26:45 PM

Quote from: BigT on February 21, 2016, 11:05:20 PMI'm beginning to wonder if I should look at my ruby or back to Fy.

You're forgetting Eagle Tree Vector of course... OK, so not as cheap as FY but it's at least as good as MFD (some would argue, better in some cases, but that's not what this thread is about, so....)

But I think Coyote is right... There's no need for concern right now, just buy a MFD.

BigT · February 21, 2016, 11:30:27 PM

Quote from: BlueFlyer on February 21, 2016, 11:26:45 PM
You're forgetting Eagle Tree Vector of course... OK, so not as cheap as FY but it's at least as good as MFD (some would argue, better in some cases, but that's not what this thread is about, so....)

But I think Coyote is right... There's no need for concern right now, just buy a MFD.

I plan to at the GOODLUCKBUY price. It's just I always look for future proof kit and I thought mfd was it.

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dogzilla · February 22, 2016, 01:02:19 PM

There is something to be said for having manufacturer support though... just depends how much you paid and how much you expect.

I mean who expects support on their VTX's or Servos? You don't, they break and you just replace em.

With an OSD, if it just works then you probably need not care. If there are issues and you need firmware updates? Then it's a completely different story.

Cockney Boy · February 22, 2016, 05:04:10 PM

An update on Charles and MFD.

I was speaking to him yesterday and Chinese New Year has just finished. Officallly it ended last week, but they allow companies to give staff an extra week (un-paid) to continue to celebrate with family they couldnt see due to work or distance.

Charles said that orders will start to be shipped by end of this week.

BigT · February 22, 2016, 10:57:21 PM

Quote from: Cockney Boy on February 22, 2016, 05:04:10 PM
An update on Charles and MFD.

I was speaking to him yesterday and Chinese New Year has just finished. Officallly it ended last week, but they allow companies to give staff an extra week (un-paid) to continue to celebrate with family they couldnt see due to work or distance.

Charles said that orders will start to be shipped by end of this week.

What method of communication did you used? You say speak, was that verbally?

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Gundummy · February 22, 2016, 11:20:01 PM

He was in the chippy with Elvis..... :laugh:

Great product... nothing is future proof! The best thing about the mfd AP is that it simply works.

Tim, check out pitlabs autopilot if you're after something non Asian and local.....

BigT · February 22, 2016, 11:24:26 PM

Quote from: Gundummy on February 22, 2016, 11:20:01 PM
He was in the chippy with Elvis..... :laugh:

Great product... nothing is future proof! The best thing about the mfd AP is that it simply works.

Tim, check out pitlabs autopilot if you're after something non Asian and local.....

Not for me thanks. I'll stick with the mfd until it packs up or I get bored with FPV and move on to pastures new or legislated out. So far I can agree with Ian in that it's mostly user error causing problems. Certainly in my case that's true.

Sic: "speak" in modern lingo could mean anything from text to an actual verbal chat via 2 yoghurt cartons and a length of string
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Cockney Boy · February 22, 2016, 11:54:07 PM

Was over 5 e-mails. Was asking him about "fly together" and if they plan on doing spares.

BigT · February 23, 2016, 12:03:06 AM

So you don't actually know it was Charles. It could have been anyone. I would have known his voice but he is not answering the phone.

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Cockney Boy · February 23, 2016, 12:26:18 AM

Quote from: BigT on February 23, 2016, 12:03:06 AM
So you don't actually know it was Charles. It could have been anyone. I would have known his voice but he is not answering the phone.

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Have a little faith in folk. So what's his number then?

BigT · February 23, 2016, 07:43:02 PM

Quote from: Cockney Boy on February 23, 2016, 12:26:18 AM
Have a little faith in folk. So what's his number then?

I used to get him on WhatsApp on +8618688404917

However, I do have some positive news regarding MFD. Following inquiries through a retailer in the EU I can report here the following quote:

"Charles did not sell the company, he only got an investor on board which expanded his company big time. This needed his full attention and he was also aware of the bad service from the sales person that was handling it all for him. She is gone and will be replaced next week for a new experienced sales person. Then all will going way better. I have placed a large order for MFD AP, MTD, MFD UHF and MFD AAT which should be arriving in the next few weeks"

Gundummy · February 23, 2016, 07:47:48 PM

I like a happy ending ;D

Hopefully we'll see some more products from them.

iPeel · February 23, 2016, 08:48:23 PM

Speaking to Rob today he said he'd placed a big order for AP's and trackers and they arrived pretty quick, so it looks like even if Charles is on hiatus the commercial side is running well.

Rob T · February 29, 2016, 06:22:21 PM

Just received mine from flying wings. Connected it all as per video and my Möbius has decided to frazzle its self. I have just ordered an he camera from hobbyrc to get things running. I cannot get the hardware updated though as my windows vista computer doesn't seem to like it. Anyone else having this problem???
Looking forward to some good weather and flying opportunities.
I have posted some videos on YouTube under my kentishbiggles tab.
Enjoy

Coyote · February 29, 2016, 06:43:57 PM

You connected a 5v Mobius to the 12v MFD AP Camera input ?