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Drone question
Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:35 am
Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:35 am
I want to get one of those lower end drones for my kid for Christmas. Anybody know which ones are worth getting? I would prefer that it last a while.
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Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:39 am to chryso
i've started to hate those fricking things with a passion.
any event you go to these days there are a few buzzing around.
its way worse than the cellphone epidemic.
any event you go to these days there are a few buzzing around.
its way worse than the cellphone epidemic.
Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:39 am to chryso
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lower end drones
quote:Not sure these two go together
I would prefer that it last a while.
Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:42 am to Jeaux Cool
quote:
Not sure these two go together
I am willing to spend about 100 bucks. I just don't want to go 500. Is 100 too low to get something fun for a kid?
Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:43 am to chryso
Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:46 am to chryso
FYI, drone operators will have to register with the government by Feb 2016.
quote:
FAA announces rule requiring drone owners to register by Feb. 19, 2016, for unmanned aircraft weighing 0.55 lbs to 55 lbs - @Reuters
Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:46 am to chryso
Does it need a camera?
Does it really need to be a "drone" with programmable flight, or just a manual quadcopter?
Any particular size?
I have a micro quadcopter. They are cheap and fun as hell to fly.
Does it really need to be a "drone" with programmable flight, or just a manual quadcopter?
Any particular size?
I have a micro quadcopter. They are cheap and fun as hell to fly.
Posted on 12/14/15 at 10:48 am to chryso
quote:Nah, I don't think so. A kid will have fun with just about anything, You pay for what you get though. If you want something that's going to last a while and not break, $100 is probably too cheap imo. It just depends on what all you want it to do.
Is 100 too low to get something fun for a kid?
This post was edited on 12/14/15 at 11:01 am
Posted on 12/14/15 at 11:25 am to Korkstand
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I have a micro quadcopter. They are cheap and fun as hell to fly.
That is what I think I am looking for. I just didn't know what to call it.
Posted on 12/14/15 at 11:44 am to chryso
I don't know about quality but I want that AirHogs Millennium Falcon. Bout $89 RTF.
Posted on 12/14/15 at 11:53 am to chryso
LINK
Buy this
and then buy another without the remote
also get the prop guards
My son has played with this thing for a year. I am amazed how well the thing can fly outside.
Everything i said will cost you about $100.00.
We wrecked 1 then later broke the other. Between the 2 we've been able to keep one going for about a year. (With a little diy repair)
Buy this
and then buy another without the remote
also get the prop guards
My son has played with this thing for a year. I am amazed how well the thing can fly outside.
Everything i said will cost you about $100.00.
We wrecked 1 then later broke the other. Between the 2 we've been able to keep one going for about a year. (With a little diy repair)
Posted on 12/14/15 at 1:00 pm to MoreOrLes
Posted on 12/14/15 at 1:10 pm to fatboydave
the millenium falcon drones are in stock at walmart i noticed for like $70..
Posted on 12/14/15 at 1:17 pm to MoreOrLes
Posted on 12/14/15 at 3:38 pm to heatom2
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Posted on 12/14/15 at 3:42 pm to chryso
I have a cheap Syma that is fun to fly but you certainly get what you pay for in this case. The cheap ones are not GPS guided. Meaning if the wind is blowing, you go to far and lose signal, get in a sticky situation you're pretty much screwed. The ones without the GPS you actually have to fly the entire time. They won't just hover and stay in place like a GPS one. Most with the GPS have "home" button where all you do is press that button and it returns to where it took off from. It will also automatically return home when it senses the battery getting low. You can fly in any mph winds because it stabalizes itself.
The cheaper ones are still certainly fun to fly.
The cheaper ones are still certainly fun to fly.
Posted on 12/14/15 at 4:28 pm to chryso
You have to expect they are going to break.
At that price you can buy one for parts.
The best part is they fly like champs. It amazed me. The thing hauls in expert mode.
Do not fly indoors in expert mode.
At that price you can buy one for parts.
The best part is they fly like champs. It amazed me. The thing hauls in expert mode.
Do not fly indoors in expert mode.
Posted on 12/14/15 at 8:43 pm to fatboydave
Yes the syma ones are perfect first drones. Bought 2 of the ones linked below last year. Very good for the price. Does flips and stuff, but is easy to fly. Very durable too. Prop gaurds will get it permanently stuck in a tree. Had one blow down 4 days later due to heavy rain storm and it still worked well. Camera was impressive
Get the multi charger and 3-4 extra battery for $10-15. Well worth it.
Warning: does not hold up well against a yellow lab in hot pursuit.
Get the multi charger and 3-4 extra battery for $10-15. Well worth it.
Warning: does not hold up well against a yellow lab in hot pursuit.
Posted on 12/15/15 at 9:22 am to chryso
Go to Hobby Town on the corner of Ailrine and Florida they have a big selection and sell spare parts
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