Inspire customization thread

[damoncooper]

My list of accessories others might find useful:

- 4 X 128GB Lexar 633x / UHS-1 microSD cards: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O1M21H8

- 2 X TSA-certified combination locks for the Go Professional case for checking it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003P0WM12

- 2 X iPad Mini 2 Inspire sunshades: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O6B58WY

- 1 X 8TB G-Tech thunderbolt external drive array for 4k editing/storage for my MacBook Pro: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00846Z4YY

- 1 X Inspire original prop balancing rod for Duo balancer: http://www.allerc.com/orion-rc-balance-rod-for-dji-inspire-self-tightening-propellers-p-9782.html

- 1 X Road ID - Supernova Light LED dome strobe - RED: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006ZK3KG

- 1 X Road ID - Supernova Light LED dome strobe - CLEAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071PSG12

- 1 X Travel Smart by Conair Compact Folding Multi-use Cart - adds wheels to the original I1 case for added portability for local travel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CV8UXE

1 X 250 roll of 2" x 3" Fragile Handle with Care Label Stickers to add to GoProfessional case for airline checking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004B5BRY8

2 X [Apple MFi Certified] Anker[emoji768] 1ft / 0.3m Extra Short Tangle-Free Lightning cables -cleans up the cabling from controller to iPad: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGXJ8UO

 

[sirnikolas]

My list of accessories others might find useful:

- 4 X 128GB Lexar 633x / UHS-1 microSD cards: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O1M21H8

- 2 X TSA-certified combination locks for the Go Professional case for checking it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003P0WM12

- 2 X iPad Mini 2 Inspire sunshades: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O6B58WY

- 1 X 8TB G-Tech thunderbolt external drive array for 4k editing/storage for my MacBook Pro: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00846Z4YY

- 1 X Inspire original prop balancing rod for Duo balancer: http://www.allerc.com/orion-rc-balance-rod-for-dji-inspire-self-tightening-propellers-p-9782.html

- 1 X Road ID - Supernova Light LED dome strobe - RED: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006ZK3KG

- 1 X Road ID - Supernova Light LED dome strobe - CLEAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071PSG12

- 1 X Travel Smart by Conair Compact Folding Multi-use Cart - adds wheels to the original I1 case for added portability for local travel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CV8UXE

1 X 250 roll of 2" x 3" Fragile Handle with Care Label Stickers to add to GoProfessional case for airline checking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004B5BRY8

2 X [Apple MFi Certified] Anker[emoji768] 1ft / 0.3m Extra Short Tangle-Free Lightning cables -cleans up the cabling from controller to iPad: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGXJ8UO

128gb card for for the cam? I thought it can only take upto 64gb?

 

[damoncooper]

128gb card for for the cam? I thought it can only take upto 64gb?

No, 128GB works great. Been using them exclusively for over a month.

Some folks prefer smaller cards to lessen the risk of loss of footage in case the Inspire is destroyed or lost at sea, but I prefer to shoot a full days' 4K footage (up to 4.5 hours of 4K) without having to swap cards. And I have confidence in the bird

 

[Benji]

I used Duracoat to paint mine Green!

 

[Benji]

I really wanted a Gun Metal Grey but if I ever lost it I wanted to be able to spot it easy.

 

[Outta Control]

I really wanted a Gun Metal Grey...

Hey it is a lot better than camo.

 

[Benji]

Hey it is a lot better than camo.

I love the look of grey but in the end I feel like this is a bit of extra insurance

 

[Dennis T]

I love the look of grey but in the end I feel like this is a bit of extra insurance

Really looks cool. Is Duracoat a spray can application? How hard was it to take all the white body parts off?
Thanks. Dennis

 

[Benji]

Duracoat is a two part paint that cures hard. It's meant for firearms and adheres to metal and plastic. They do sell a version that comes with a compressed air can to apply it. I personally just used my airbrush.

As far as taking it apart I was able to do it without looking anything up online. I used a heat gun to remove the bottom trim piece. One note is the ribbon cables have a release clip unlike the phantom cables.

The bottom ultrasonic sensor/ camera should cable should be released from the frame not the sensor. It's easy enough to get the sensor off but near impossible to plug back in that way.

 

[Hydrokx]

@Benji nice color

 

[Dennis T]

Duracoat is a two part paint that cures hard. It's meant for firearms and adheres to metal and plastic. They do sell a version that comes with a compressed air can to apply it. I personally just used my airbrush.

As far as taking it apart I was able to do it without looking anything up online. I used a heat gun to remove the bottom trim piece. One note is the ribbon cables have a release clip unlike the phantom cables.

The bottom ultrasonic sensor/ camera should cable should be released from the frame not the sensor. It's easy enough to get the sensor off but near impossible to plug back in that way.

Thanks Benji for taking time to offer a detailed
description of the body removal. Once again ..... that is one impressive Inspire.

 

[Phatzo]

isnt the green blending into the envirorment since its a natural color?
i would go some bright orange but rather more redish but fluorecent like... red is always visible... that is why i do not understand why the red lights are in the front instead on the back... in the bright blue sky i can not see the green ones... how about you guys.

 

[Hydrokx]

I got my self a transparent sticker and I drew a Shark Mouth on it .

 

[greyhawkimages]

I used Duracoat to paint mine Green!View attachment 1111

Is that the Dura Laser Vivid Green? I was checking out the website and they recommended a white base coat. Did you bother with that given the frame is already white? Also, UV protectant?

Thanks

 

[Outta Control]

You know what?

This thread should be changed to Pimp My Flight.

Anyways here is stage 1:

 

[sirnikolas]

Supernova Lights.

 

[greyhawkimages]

Supernova Lights..

Are these daylight visible? I was at FLYSAFE Atlanta last month (which by the way was definitely worth the time and money) and one of the attendees had his hex with him and he was rocking daylight visible LED's. I wish I had gotten more details from him. Sometimes I lose visual contact with even a quick glance down at the screen. Every little bit helps.

 

[Phatzo]

can you maybe please provide info and links on where you got them?
i would need red colored ones.

 

[sirnikolas]

They're better than the stock LEDS.
Try them out. They're very cheap.
https://www.roadid.com/builder/single/default.aspx?styleid=12

 

[Dennis T]

Finally decided to paint mine. I used Plasti Dip Blaze Blue. Still need to do the batteries but I need to get another can of PD first.

For the battery I am testing two different type of paint, one on the left is Flexi dip and on the right is Plasti dip, the bird is all Flexi dip. There is a slight color difference but since the battery will be highly used and touched I want to test howView attachment 1028 each of the paint holds up, I left the lights painted, you can see the lights outline and I think it looks cool....

Hi. I ordered a couple cans of orange blaze. Any special surface preparation to the shiny white plastic on the inspire? Or any other tips you might have to add for a successful application.
Thanks. Dennis