Drone Pics

[Derek Smith]

DibblyDobbler said:

God's own country

My father was in a small group of friends when he used the term gocs. I let it go but when it was used again I asked what it meant.

'God's own country,' I was told. 'The world's full of them.'

In effect it meant colonial.

[burton_ii]

blueg33 said:

burton_ii][pic said:

DJI_0688 by mark, on Flickr[/pic]

Is that Symmonds Yat?

Hi, sorry for the late reply! Yes that is Symonds Yat!

[DibblyDobbler]

Derek Smith said:

DibblyDobbler said:

God's own country

My father was in a small group of friends when he used the term gocs. I let it go but when it was used again I asked what it meant.

'God's own country,' I was told. 'The world's full of them.'

In effect it meant colonial.

Hmm - interesting. To me it just means a place so stunning it must have been made by God

[GetCarter]

[mikey k]

A couple from a recent hoon round the Ardeche
Balazuc is a great little place

DJI_0067PS by Mikey K 675LT, on Flickr

DJI_0071PS by Mikey K 675LT, on Flickr

[rst99]

Eriskay Panorama by rsthomas9, on Flickr

[GetCarter]

Good work both above.

Eriskay... were you waiting for the ferry?

[rst99]

GetCarter said:

Good work both above.

Eriskay... were you waiting for the ferry?

Just passing through - heading north. Started on Barra and ended up at the Butt of Lewis.

[loughran]

You guys are good ! This is a lovely corner of Pistonheads and I always love to see a new Drone Pics notification.

They're all my favourites but for me this is a wonderful shot. Just look at that sea !

GetCarter said:

A neighbour of mine has a new boat:

That and the castle in Wales/Heredforeshire a few pages back.

I've loved photography since being a young man and these photos capture a totally fresh perspective on the world.

Fox Talbot would love it.

[GetCarter]

rst99 said:

Just passing through - heading north. Started on Barra and ended up at the Butt of Lewis.

Barra and South Harris are bloody lovely arn't they. (When it's not raining).

Another in a long line of Shieldaig pics... this, yesterday late afternoon.

[justin220]

Stunning.

Need to get my Mavic back out. Been ages since I had a fly around

[buzzer]

I have up to £200 to spend on a drone, what would you guys recommend?

pictures are more important than videos to me

what are the must have features on a Drone?

[GetCarter]

buzzer said:

what are the must have features on a Drone?

I would say the ability to take photos in RAW, as the camera's IQ are not that bright and you'll need to sort out some contrast / exposure issues in post.

You'll be able to pick up a second hand DJI Phantom 3 or 3 pro for that sort of money - which both do RAW and many of my photos here were taken with said camera: http://stevecarter.com/random/Aerial.htm

[richatnort]

buzzer said:

I have up to £200 to spend on a drone, what would you guys recommend?

pictures are more important than videos to me

what are the must have features on a Drone?

i wouldn't bother they just aren't any good, they won't be stable at height and will blow away easily. I'd save for a DJI spark as a minimum and they tend to drop about £500 some times.

[GetCarter]

richatnort said:

buzzer said:

I have up to £200 to spend on a drone, what would you guys recommend?

pictures are more important than videos to me

what are the must have features on a Drone?

i wouldn't bother they just aren't any good, they won't be stable at height and will blow away easily. I'd save for a DJI spark as a minimum and they tend to drop about £500 some times.

Be warned. Spark does not take photos in RAW.

This looks good >>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DJI-PHANTOM-3-ADVANCED/...f:0

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 7th November 13:14

[noell35]

GetCarter said:

richatnort said:

buzzer said:

I have up to £200 to spend on a drone, what would you guys recommend?

pictures are more important than videos to me

what are the must have features on a Drone?

i wouldn't bother they just aren't any good, they won't be stable at height and will blow away easily. I'd save for a DJI spark as a minimum and they tend to drop about £500 some times.

Be warned. Spark does not take photos in RAW.

This looks good >>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DJI-PHANTOM-3-ADVANCED/...f:0

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 7th November 13:14

Might not look so good in 6 days when the auction finishes

[GetCarter]

noell35 said:

GetCarter said:

richatnort said:

buzzer said:

I have up to £200 to spend on a drone, what would you guys recommend?

pictures are more important than videos to me

what are the must have features on a Drone?

i wouldn't bother they just aren't any good, they won't be stable at height and will blow away easily. I'd save for a DJI spark as a minimum and they tend to drop about £500 some times.

Be warned. Spark does not take photos in RAW.

This looks good >>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DJI-PHANTOM-3-ADVANCED/...f:0

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 7th November 13:14

Might not look so good in 6 days when the auction finishes

Well quite, but there are loads out there. Photographically, much better to get a P3 than a new £200 drone.

[mikey k]

I use my Mavic Pro for the same thing - decent stills, never bothered with video on it
RAW files, very portable and easy to use
Not sure what used ones are doing but I'd recommend it

Edited by mikey k on Wednesday 7th November 13:52

[noell35]

GetCarter said:

Well quite, but there are loads out there. Photographically, much better to get a P3 than a new £200 drone.

Yes, without a doubt.
I love my spark, the portability is a huge bonus but they're still the best part of £500 with a controller which I think it's a necessity.

[GetCarter]

noell35 said:

GetCarter said:

Well quite, but there are loads out there. Photographically, much better to get a P3 than a new £200 drone.

Yes, without a doubt.
I love my spark, the portability is a huge bonus but they're still the best part of £500 with a controller which I think it's a necessity.

I certainly agree. The Spark's steering without the controller is far to 'vague'.