Drone Pics

[DibblyDobbler]

That first one in particular is ridonculous even for you Steve!

[GetCarter]

DibblyDobbler said:

That first one in particular is ridonculous even for you Steve!

Ta. I was lucky with that fisherman obligingly returning. Other than that, right time, right weather! The whole flight lasted less than a minute.

[Tycho]

NJK44 said:

Probably my best video to date

https://youtu.be/MGnPx7eQ7e4

I like that, did you have to ask for permission to fly round the lighthouse or was it outside the 50m limit?

[chrismarr]

Dukes Pass by Christopher Marr, on Flickr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzF-aBsxRRw

[NJK44]

Tycho said:

I like that, did you have to ask for permission to fly round the lighthouse or was it outside the 50m limit?

Cheers !

I did ask them is it alright if I just fly around the lighthouse and they weren't bothered.

[Tycho]

NJK44 said:

Tycho said:

I like that, did you have to ask for permission to fly round the lighthouse or was it outside the 50m limit?

Cheers !

I did ask them is it alright if I just fly around the lighthouse and they weren't bothered.

[Tycho]

chrismarr said:

Dukes Pass by Christopher Marr, on Flickr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzF-aBsxRRw

Love that, what height were you at for the overhead road shots at 00:30?

[V8A*ndy]

chrismarr said:

Dukes Pass by Christopher Marr, on Flickr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzF-aBsxRRw

Luv this.

[LaneDiesel]

Some amazing photos on here.

Just a quick one for the DJI owners - is the Phantom 3 advance worth the extra cash over the standard?

[rottie102]

LaneDiesel said:

Some amazing photos on here.

Just a quick one for the DJI owners - is the Phantom 3 advance worth the extra cash over the standard?

YES YES AND YES

[Tycho]

rottie102 said:

LaneDiesel said:

Some amazing photos on here.

Just a quick one for the DJI owners - is the Phantom 3 advance worth the extra cash over the standard?

YES YES AND YES

I'd say the question should be "is there anything worth getting other than the Mavic Pro?" after the reviews I have seen of it.

[Caruso]

Tycho said:

I'd say the question should be "is there anything worth getting other than the Mavic Pro?" after the reviews I have seen of it.

I've seen the reviews too and wonder what the catch is - why is it cheaper than the P4?

[Tuna]

Tycho said:

I'd say the question should be "is there anything worth getting other than the Mavic Pro?" after the reviews I have seen of it.

Depends what you're doing with it. The Mavic seems to have essentially the same camera as the PH4 so unless you need the portability, the PH4 is probably going to be dropping in price shortly.

If you're buying the Mavic for the tricks (reviewers love them), like follow modes, there are smarter drones out there.

If you want a camera for action/adventure sports, then the Karma is a more complete system.

If you want speed, there are FPV drones that blow the Mavic out of the water.

I'd wait until a few more real users have got their hands on production units to see how good they are. Drones are tricky things and the sort of testing you get in a quick YouTube review is not the same as using one for a trip or project.

[Tuna]

Caruso said:

've seen the reviews too and wonder what the catch is - why is it cheaper than the P4?

Shorter flight time, lower top speed.

[rottie102]

Image quality.
Camera might be the same but lens/quality is not so people who value quality over portability will still buy 4.

[Caruso]

No HDMI out option by the sound of it, so limited goggle options.

[Tycho]

Tuna said:

Tycho said:

I'd say the question should be "is there anything worth getting other than the Mavic Pro?" after the reviews I have seen of it.

Depends what you're doing with it. The Mavic seems to have essentially the same camera as the PH4 so unless you need the portability, the PH4 is probably going to be dropping in price shortly.

If you're buying the Mavic for the tricks (reviewers love them), like follow modes, there are smarter drones out there.

If you want a camera for action/adventure sports, then the Karma is a more complete system.

If you want speed, there are FPV drones that blow the Mavic out of the water.

I'd wait until a few more real users have got their hands on production units to see how good they are. Drones are tricky things and the sort of testing you get in a quick YouTube review is not the same as using one for a trip or project.

cheers

[GetCarter]

P5 is said to be due April 17. I'll probably wait for that to upgrade (from 3 pro), talk on the net sounds good.

ETA Love the portability of the Mavic, so might just trip over and buy one anyway.

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 12th October 13:32

[Caruso]

GetCarter said:

P5 is said to be due April 17. I'll probably wait for that to upgrade (from 3 pro), talk on the net sounds good.

I'm waiting for the Phantom R!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uWlg5-6gWQ

[Caruso]