Dji Phantom UAVs

[Number31]

RobDickinson said:

GetCarter said:

Not in the same league as the big boys toys here, but I thought I'd get a cheap one to learn how to fly before I blow loads of cash.

Very short clip from the Hubsan X4 with the 2mb HD camera to show image quality. Colour is a little blue, but image itself is surprisingly crisp.

http://stevecarter.com/random/quadflight.mov

My dog hates it.

ETA: It's tiny BTW

Edited by GetCarter on Monday 2nd June 12:57

I bought a $100 cheapie to learn to fly too. Glad I did unless the big ones are easier!

Steve, Rob, I did the same as you and bought a Hubsan to learn to fly. You'll be pleased to know the larger ones are easier, and much easier if they have GPS! It is worth practicing with the small ones though as they will hone your reflexes.

Number31

[Boro]

The Phantoms are so much easier but these little ones are great for learning orientation.

[markmullen]

My Phantom Vision has arrived and is on charge

[Boro]

markmullen said:

My Phantom Vision has arrived and is on charge

Woohoo!!!

Are you flying it today too?

[markmullen]

Depends on the weather, chucking down at the moment.

[Boro]

Ahh that sucks!

On the plus side, our stock of Vision 2+ arrived today :-)

[jon-]

What sort of price are we looking at Boro, and do they qualify for ph10?

And have I missed something? You can't use your go pro with the dji gimbal?

Edited by jon- on Tuesday 3rd June 12:48

[Boro]

jon- said:

What sort of price are we looking at Boro, and do they qualify for ph10?

And have I missed something? You can't use your go pro with the dji gimbal?

Edited by jon- on Tuesday 3rd June 12:48

I'll drop you an email now Jon :-)

[famoussas]

Do not rely on the 'Coming Home' feature even with a strong GPS lock (6+) at take off and in a clear area.

Had it once land on the roof of my house, and the second time in a very tell tree. Suitably battle scared now!

[markmullen]

I plan to try it initially in the middle of York racecourse, so if everything goes wrong there should only be a smoking crater in the ground, not in anything valuable!

[Boro]

It's definitely not as scary as it sounds especially if you do your pre-flight checks before taking off.

Phantom 2 Manual here >>> http://tinyurl.com/nwbx4jp

Have fun :-D

[Magic919]

My Phantom has only deviated by 2 metres when returning home.

[markmullen]

First few flights done, I've done plenty of take offs and landings to practice as I thought that would be the most difficult bit, I have got it down to the point I can land on the peli case I keep it all in.

Now looking to add a rotorpixel gimbal to it.

[famoussas]

Have got to grips with mine a little more now.

Learnt how to override 'Coming Home' so no more crash landings. Also switched it to FCC mode on the control software which increased max range from 2000 to 3700 feet.

[OlberJ]

Good suggestion for a practice drone?

[GetCarter]

OlberJ said:

Good suggestion for a practice drone?

I'm learning on the Hubsan X4 (see 10 or so posts back).

Edited by GetCarter on Friday 6th June 15:42

[markmullen]

I really wouldn't be put off getting straight into a bigger quadcopter, I've no previous quadcopter experience and started flying my Phantom Vision on Wednesday. I've had 3 charges worth of experience and can now land it back on the peli case I keep it in, they really are easy.

[Number31]

Mark, just wait 'til you try 25 knot winds and your gps stabilisation fails

Edited by Number31 on Friday 6th June 16:40

[markmullen]

Number31 said:

Mark, just wait 'til you try 25 knot winds and your gps stabilisation fails

Foolishly I tried 25+ knot winds yesterday in Scarborough, was fruity but doable. Not sure I'd fancy gps failure though!

[Boro]

markmullen said:

I really wouldn't be put off getting straight into a bigger quadcopter, I've no previous quadcopter experience and started flying my Phantom Vision on Wednesday. I've had 3 charges worth of experience and can now land it back on the peli case I keep it in, they really are easy.

Seconded. We sell loads to first time fliers who all say how easy they are to fly, navigate and lane :-D