Picking a Drone
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Drones; something I havent really had time for until now. I am going to get something today and take the kids out to mess around with it at the park. I thought for sure it would be the DJI Mavic Pro but after doing some youtubing today I find that the Phantom 4 Pro has a bigger image sensor and appears to do better in low light.
I also saw there are GoPro "Karma" drones, who knew. I really haven't paid attention to this since people stopped building their own.
Searching ML I dont see any many drone posts, just thought I would see if anyone here had feedback or advise to offer.
There is also a drone store in the mall that carries everything BUT the DJI and GoPro stuff.
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@bigbear If you're just learning to fly, or using one with the kids, I highly recommend getting a cheap (really cheap) one first. I'd recommend 2-4 basic Syma ones (you will crash/break them, I'd much rather break a $25 toy than a $750-$1200 pro grade equipment.): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Original-SYMA-X5C-4CH-6-Axis-Gyro-Remote-Control-RC-Quadcopter-Toys-Drone-Without-Camera-Transmitter/251639409?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=4801&adid=22222222227087450751&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=203268002306&wl4=pla-330359417904&wl5=9015520&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=114227155&wl11=online&wl12=251639409&wl13=&veh=sem
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@travisdh1 said in Picking a Drone:
@bigbear If you're just learning to fly, or using one with the kids, I highly recommend getting a cheap (really cheap) one first. I'd recommend 2-4 basic Syma ones (you will crash/break them, I'd much rather break a $25 toy than a $750-$1200 pro grade equipment.): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Original-SYMA-X5C-4CH-6-Axis-Gyro-Remote-Control-RC-Quadcopter-Toys-Drone-Without-Camera-Transmitter/251639409?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=4801&adid=22222222227087450751&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=203268002306&wl4=pla-330359417904&wl5=9015520&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=114227155&wl11=online&wl12=251639409&wl13=&veh=sem
We have had cheaper ones, Parrots and even lower end. My son is pretty handy with them. When I watch videos of your average moron youtuber unbox and fly a DJI 4 with little to know effort I get the impression that it would be easier than the cheaper ones we have used.
My older two kids are 14 and 16.
That being said I definitely dont want to break one. I just get the impression they are more intelligent with collision detection, hovering, follow me? Maybe I am wrong though.
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@bigbear said in Picking a Drone:
@travisdh1 said in Picking a Drone:
@bigbear If you're just learning to fly, or using one with the kids, I highly recommend getting a cheap (really cheap) one first. I'd recommend 2-4 basic Syma ones (you will crash/break them, I'd much rather break a $25 toy than a $750-$1200 pro grade equipment.): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Original-SYMA-X5C-4CH-6-Axis-Gyro-Remote-Control-RC-Quadcopter-Toys-Drone-Without-Camera-Transmitter/251639409?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=4801&adid=22222222227087450751&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=203268002306&wl4=pla-330359417904&wl5=9015520&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=114227155&wl11=online&wl12=251639409&wl13=&veh=sem
We have had cheaper ones, Parrots and even lower end. My son is pretty handy with them. When I watch videos of your average moron youtuber unbox and fly a DJI 4 with little to know effort I get the impression that it would be easier than the cheaper ones we have used.
My older two kids are 14 and 16.
That being said I definitely dont want to break one. I just get the impression they are more intelligent with collision detection, hovering, follow me? Maybe I am wrong though.
Oh, generally much more intelligent, and once you get it in the air is easier to fly. I'm not sure how they are today, but the original was a pain to get calibrated and get airborn with.
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@bigbear said in Picking a Drone:
@travisdh1 said in Picking a Drone:
@bigbear If you're just learning to fly, or using one with the kids, I highly recommend getting a cheap (really cheap) one first. I'd recommend 2-4 basic Syma ones (you will crash/break them, I'd much rather break a $25 toy than a $750-$1200 pro grade equipment.): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Original-SYMA-X5C-4CH-6-Axis-Gyro-Remote-Control-RC-Quadcopter-Toys-Drone-Without-Camera-Transmitter/251639409?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=4801&adid=22222222227087450751&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=203268002306&wl4=pla-330359417904&wl5=9015520&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=114227155&wl11=online&wl12=251639409&wl13=&veh=sem
We have had cheaper ones, Parrots and even lower end. My son is pretty handy with them. When I watch videos of your average moron youtuber unbox and fly a DJI 4 with little to know effort I get the impression that it would be easier than the cheaper ones we have used.
My older two kids are 14 and 16.
That being said I definitely dont want to break one. I just get the impression they are more intelligent with collision detection, hovering, follow me? Maybe I am wrong though.
Sounds like you're ready for the good stuff then!
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@travisdh1 I do worry about them crashing down out of the scale, or a rough landing though.
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@travisdh1 said in Picking a Drone:
@bigbear If you're just learning to fly, or using one with the kids, I highly recommend getting a cheap (really cheap) one first. I'd recommend 2-4 basic Syma ones (you will crash/break them, I'd much rather break a $25 toy than a $750-$1200 pro grade equipment.): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Original-SYMA-X5C-4CH-6-Axis-Gyro-Remote-Control-RC-Quadcopter-Toys-Drone-Without-Camera-Transmitter/251639409?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=4801&adid=22222222227087450751&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=203268002306&wl4=pla-330359417904&wl5=9015520&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=114227155&wl11=online&wl12=251639409&wl13=&veh=sem
That $25 price doesn't include a transmitter.
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I have an X-Star Premium from Autel. I have no idea where it is on the quality scale but it does offer some idiot proof flying and 4K video recording.
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A drone would be nice to have,.. I hope to maybe pick one up in the future. But alas,.. i really don't need another hobby - IT takes just about all my time.
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@gjacobse I have always felt the same, this is my second week of not having a job so starting to think about things I never had time for before.
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@bigbear said in Picking a Drone:
@gjacobse I have always felt the same, this is my second week of not having a job so starting to think about things I never had time for before.
Well - may the time allow for it, but may you be short on the not having a job... unless it was planned, and the days coming are also planned...
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@gjacobse It was an overall positive.
