Drone/quad for HD video?

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300bhp/ton

Original Poster:

41,030 posts

189 months

Tuesday 16th April 2019
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Not sure section of the forum would be best to post this.

I’m looking for suggestions or recommendations for an entry level drone or quadcopter capable of shooting 1080p video with some kind of stabilisation.

This is just for fun and personal use such as at club level grass roots motorsport or just around the farm.

I’m not wanting to mount an SLR or anything on it. I don’t even mind something built in. Just something that can give comparable video quality to a half decent action cam. And without a shaky wobbling image.

If it has the ability to self hover or maintain altitude then that would be handy.

I’ve flown mini quads, FP helicopters and 4 ch fixed wing aircraft RC’s.

GetCarter

29,358 posts

278 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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I shot this with a DJI 3 pro.>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCbHziHvpRs&fe...

The Mavic is smaller, cheaper and has the same camera.

https://store.dji.com/shop/mavic-series?from=menu_...

Both are piss easy to fly with 'return to home button'

If that's too much cash, the smaller Spark is good, but make sure you get the controller as it's difficult to fly via a phone.

300bhp/ton

Original Poster:

41,030 posts

189 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Thanks. I watched some DJI Spark footage last night in YT and was impressed.

Sadly as good as they are. They probably are just a little too expensive to buy as a toy for me.

I have seen the Parrot Bebop 2 which looks more to my budget.

GetCarter

29,358 posts

278 months

Thursday 18th April 2019
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Baby Shark doo doo doo doo

15,077 posts

168 months

Friday 19th April 2019
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What’s your budget?

300bhp/ton

Original Poster:

41,030 posts

189 months

Friday 19th April 2019
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I was thinking maybe £300. But I don’t want to spend that and be unhappy with the results. Under £500 for preference.