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Need some help picking out a "drone" for my dad
Posted on 6/12/15 at 11:10 am
Posted on 6/12/15 at 11:10 am
Buying one for my dad for Father's Day and need some help on things to buy and consider. It will be used mostly at the fishing camp and some other outdoor hunting applications. Price isn't really an option but let's keep it reasonable. Also, I don't have a gopro so something with a camera is what I'm looking for. I'm sure this topic has been discussed a lot, so my apologies if I'm beating the dead horse. Thanks 
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Posted on 6/12/15 at 12:03 pm to PapaPogey
Do you want to have manual control with joystick or one that automatically follows you?
I'd wait for the Lily (pre order $499) unless you want to drop $1500 on the Phantom.
I'd wait for the Lily (pre order $499) unless you want to drop $1500 on the Phantom.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 12:13 pm to CP3
I'd rather the tried and true phantom or something similar. Looking at the Phantom 3 with the camera
Posted on 6/12/15 at 12:54 pm to PapaPogey
If you're looking at that type of functionality the Phantom 3 is king around the $1,200 mark.
The Iris is also an option. You can pick and choose what options you want.
If you want to go crazy, Inspire 1 is absolutely amazing.
ETA: You can probably snag a Phantom 2 Vision+ for a decent deal on Ebay.
The Iris is also an option. You can pick and choose what options you want.
If you want to go crazy, Inspire 1 is absolutely amazing.
ETA: You can probably snag a Phantom 2 Vision+ for a decent deal on Ebay.
This post was edited on 6/12/15 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 6/12/15 at 1:44 pm to BoogaBear
Another vote for the Phantom. Those things are bad arse.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 2:24 pm to PapaPogey
Phantom/Lilo/Solo. Really like the Solo at the moment. Can't really go wrong with any of them if price is no problem. Also recommend picking up an Ominus for flight practice if you or he are new to flying quads.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 9:27 pm to PapaPogey
Just ordered the Phantom 3. Got the one with the better camera and it came with an extra battery and a case for around $1500.
Posted on 6/13/15 at 6:50 am to CP3
quote:It's my undertsanding that the Lily is "follow me" only and does not have a free-flight controller.
I'd wait for the Lily (pre order $499)
This post was edited on 6/13/15 at 6:54 am
Posted on 6/13/15 at 1:33 pm to PapaPogey
Go with the 3DRobotics Solo. Lily doesn't offer gimbal stabilization or FPV. Don't have any experience with DJI but haven't heard great things about their customer service. I'm a scratch builder and have built a few custom quads with 3dr parts. One of the parts was faulty and 3dr was great about getting me a new one. If you go with the Solo you'll need to buy a gopro (which I know you don't want to do but the ability to detach it and use it for other things is a huge plus) and I'd also suggest a gimbal. It's amazing the smoothness of the video when using a 3 axis gimbal.
Posted on 6/13/15 at 6:30 pm to PapaPogey
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PapaPogey
Please film his first flight...I train the guys at work with 30$ ones from Radio Shack..Why..Because they're cheaper to replace...
Posted on 6/13/15 at 8:17 pm to Palo Gaucho
You have a link?
Posted on 6/13/15 at 8:57 pm to PapaPogey
info on 3DR Solo
store to order Solo and gimbal
looks like delivery will take 6 weeks because of demand BUT best buy is selling them so you might get lucky and find one in a store.
store to order Solo and gimbal
looks like delivery will take 6 weeks because of demand BUT best buy is selling them so you might get lucky and find one in a store.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 7:49 pm to GrammarKnotsi
Posted on 6/14/15 at 7:51 pm to Palo Gaucho
I've watched a LOT of videos on the P3 the last few days but still don't know if the professional is worth it over the advanced. Thanks
ETA: I meant the link to that deal with extra battery and case. Looking on Amazon but they're much bigger packages with stuff I'm not interested in.
ETA: I meant the link to that deal with extra battery and case. Looking on Amazon but they're much bigger packages with stuff I'm not interested in.
This post was edited on 6/14/15 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 6/14/15 at 7:57 pm to PapaPogey
Posted on 6/15/15 at 12:02 pm to Palo Gaucho
Going with the Phantom 3 pro w/ 4k camera. A lot of sites including DJI are on backorder for a couple weeks but I found a site with several in stock. Nexgendrones.com
Posted on 6/15/15 at 12:07 pm to PapaPogey
Seriously...Before you spend 1200$, are either one of you proficient with these things...?
Posted on 6/15/15 at 2:51 pm to GrammarKnotsi
Nope, but both my dad and I are adults and understand to take things slow. I've watched plenty of flight tutorials already and it doesn't seem like rocket science. I'm not just gonna start pressing buttons man 
Posted on 6/15/15 at 2:51 pm to GrammarKnotsi
just ordered the Phantom 3 Pro with the 4k camera, extra battery (on backorder) and prop guards. Should be here this week. 
This post was edited on 6/15/15 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 6/16/15 at 9:31 am to PapaPogey
I hope my kids spend that much on me for father's day once they get jobs.
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