What Do You Know About R/C Drones?

[Dr. Witty]

The Spark would be an interesting choice, part racer part video platform.

 

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[RTR]

Neighbor got 1 for Christmas . All I know is Its white,has a cam.and is about 2Ft across.About 1/4 away.

 

[ChampFerguson/TN]

How about a RC Blimp ? They come in All sizes & prices.They'll stay up 4 ever .Put your cam. on it & tether to the ground.Maybe a couple servos for pan/tilt on the cam. & done

Interesting Idea!
My only concern is how a blimp would fare in a constant coastal breeze, but a tether of fishing line should do the trick.

 

[relic nut]

I have the DJI Phantom 3 standard and it's a great starter drone. It's easy to fly with GPS control that helps maintain altitude and stability in the wind. If you let go of the controller it will stay in one spot until you move it. It also has some great safety features that will alert you when the battery is low and it will automatically return to the site it left from and land at the push of a button or if it looses contact with the controller. It also takes great video with a very stable camera. You use a smart phone or tablet to see real time video of your flight, and it also displays flight info. This drone will fly for 15 or 20 minutes depending on how you are flying. Go on YouTube and you'll see some great drones.

 

[smokeythecat]

I have used a few for video production. Two things. Batteries don't last that lonon the little guys and if you want to go any distance, you'll need a pricier model. They are fun. I finally killed mine by crashing it one too many times into trees.

 

[Peyton Manning]

all I know is that they look like fun
trouble is, with most post 1970 tech I am too dumb

 

[worldtalker]

all I know is that they look like fun
trouble is, with most post 1970 tech I am too dumb

Are you saying that you still use a Rolodex?

 

[Peyton Manning]

nope, big yellow legal pad, thank you very much

 

[RTR]

Interesting Idea!
My only concern is how a blimp would fare in a constant coastal breeze, but a tether of fishing line should do the trick.

Or a kite w/a Camera >> https://www.diyphotography.net/no-budget-for-a-drone-put-your-gopro-on-a-kite-instead/

 

[ChampFerguson/TN]

Or a kite w/a Camera >> https://www.diyphotography.net/no-budget-for-a-drone-put-your-gopro-on-a-kite-instead/

Last time I tried to launch a kite, I had too many people bent over in tears.

 

[RTR]

How about a 8 pound ,80 inch Cub

 

[Joanne]

I am now 1/2 owner of a Mavic Pro.

I'm planning on using it when we are up exploring old mines, both for "scouting" and also for some cinematic shots. Not sure if it will end up on YouTube or just my own "home movies". The Mavic has great range and is pretty easy to fly with a little bit of caution. Being over ambitious with the controls can get you in trouble in a hurry. I'm also flying a Tiny Whoop for fun and to develop some flying skills. I haven't pulled any of the video out of it yet, but that's going to be next.

Joanne

 

[fishstick]

I have the DJI Phantom 3 standard and it's a great starter drone. It's easy to fly with GPS control that helps maintain altitude and stability in the wind. If you let go of the controller it will stay in one spot until you move it. It also has some great safety features that will alert you when the battery is low and it will automatically return to the site it left from and land at the push of a button or if it looses contact with the controller. It also takes great video with a very stable camera. You use a smart phone or tablet to see real time video of your flight, and it also displays flight info. This drone will fly for 15 or 20 minutes depending on how you are flying. Go on YouTube and you'll see some great drones.

My buddy has one and it's a BLAST!!!! Real close on pulling the trigger on one myself. RN told it how it is.....

 

[Duckshot]

Some great information here so far, thanks.

I would like some sort of real time screen, but an inexpensive or maybe even a cheap one so i dont have to worry too much about the inevitable crashing, landing irretrievably in a tree, or the numerous unidentifiable problems that are bound to occur with anything electronic.

Also, i do not and will not ever use a "smart phone". There is nothing worse imo than a machine that thinks it knows what it is doing, especially one that broadcasts recordings of what it sees with a camera.

So I guess what I am asking is for information on on a crappy drone with a crappy camera. I really don't need high resolution, long flight time, low charge time, or long receiver range. I am looking for the Bic disposable cigarette lighter of of the drone scene I guess.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

One of my airplanes with a Polaroid Cube + in the nose.

 

[RTR]

Some great information here so far, thanks.

I would like some sort of real time screen, but an inexpensive or maybe even a cheap one so i dont have to worry too much about the inevitable crashing, landing irretrievably in a tree, or the numerous unidentifiable problems that are bound to occur with anything electronic.

Also, i do not and will not ever use a "smart phone". There is nothing worse imo than a machine that thinks it knows what it is doing, especially one that broadcasts recordings of what it sees with a camera.

So I guess what I am asking is for information on on a crappy drone with a crappy camera. I really don't need high resolution, long flight time, low charge time, or long receiver range. I am looking for the Bic disposable cigarette lighter of of the drone scene I guess.

Here is one.But there many on the market that fit your criteria > https://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcop...kEclesofsuIERQHQsV_-pZPTvr_Mn_4hoCJa0QAvD_BwE
You said "cheap" >>> https://www.ebay.com/i/112469728521?chn=ps

 

[Duckshot]

Thanks RTR.

About $100-$150 seems reasonable. Just so long as the product is more inexpensive than it is "cheap".

: )

 

[Dr. Witty]

if your not willing to spend more money for a better drone that takes quality video, you're not going to be happy with an 85 dollar toy, even though you say you don't need the range, video quality ect. you wont get anything worthwhile out of a quad that will soon become a paperweight the moment it gets away from you and splashes down in the sea.

 

[Duckshot]

if your not willing to spend more money for a better drone that takes quality video, you're not going to be happy with an 85 dollar toy, even though you say you don't need the range, video quality ect. you wont get anything worthwhile out of a quad that will soon become a paperweight the moment it gets away from you and splashes down in the sea.

You are welcome to disagree, but don't wish to purchase a Northrop F-5 until I get some airtime in a Piper Cub.

 

[chub]

Dr Tones uses a nice drone to scout potential sites and add some zing to his videos....I have a *man crush on Brandon neice


* not that gay

Chub