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Tshiz
LSU Fan
Idaho
Member since Jul 2013
6937 posts

Recommend a drone for me

Budget: 400. Might do 500 if there’s a big jump in quality

Use will be mainly for videos of outdoors and hiking. Travel to a lot of windy places so that needs to be considered

Fairly small that needs to fit into a day pack with other essentials

Atleast an hour use time, I think that’s plenty as I would only make a couple videos at best per day

USB and/or Wi-Fi uploading (if this isn’t standard)

Improbably missing other features that matter ,but this is all I got



Roy Curado
Member since Jul 2021
665 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
DJI Mini 2 Quadcopter with Remote Controller


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diat150
Tulane Fan
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
42434 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
I have a mini 2 and it is badass.


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djangochained
LSU Fan
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19054 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
DJI spark


Yellerhammer5
Alabama Fan
Member since Oct 2012
10593 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
Dji mini for sure.


Shotgun Willie
Member since Apr 2016
3493 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
DJI mini is awesome. Get it


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Coater
LSU Fan
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
32774 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
Yup


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lockthevaught
Ole Miss Fan
Member since Jan 2013
2117 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
I have the DJI Mavic Air 2. I use mine for storm chasing(Tornados, damage, and any major meterological event). I got a lot of footage of the snow in North Mississippi the last few days.

It's by far my favorite gadget I've owned. It cost me around $650-700. Its the best drone you can get under $1000. 34 min flight time, 10km range, obstacle avoidance, 4k 60fps footage, and level 5 wind resistance.

I had a $300 Holy Stone and wrecked it the first week I had it. Could barely handle 15mph wind and doesn't have the obstacle avoidance. Its just a cheap Chinese piece of shite.

I also owned a DJI Mavic Mini 2...and it flies well....but you are f*cking up if you don't get a drone with obstacle avoidance.

Obstacle avoidance is the #1 most critical feature I look for in a drone.

The only advantages of the mini's are the weight and the price. Since it's under 255g, you don't have to register it with the FAA for recreational flight. My Mavic Air 2 is 500g, and I use mine for storm chasing....so I had to register mine with the FAA. I also had to get a Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Certification so I can license/sell my storm footage. I can also fly near uncontrolled airports and certain restricted zones without contacting flight control tower with my Part 107 cert.
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Kavyk
LSU Fan
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2017
62 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
Mini 2 for sure in your price range.


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98eagle
Auburn Fan
Member since Sep 2020
1523 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
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DJI Mavic Air 2

No doubt the best drone for the money with respect to drone quality, flight times, range, camera quality, sensors, etc.

The DJI Mavic 3 is even better on every spec, but not worth the minimum of twice the price.





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Roll Tide Ravens
Alabama Fan
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2015
37149 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
Late to this thread, but I recently got the DJI Mini 2 and it is awesome. Shoots 4K video and everything. Watched a few videos about it before flying it for the first time and then I was off and running without much difficulty.

This is my first drone and I feel like it is the perfect drone for someone who is new to the drone world, but it also has enough capability that you don’t quickly outgrow it as your skills get better.
This post was edited on 1/30 at 12:34 pm


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Wraytex
Baylor Fan
San Antonio - Gonzales
Member since Jun 2020
1581 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
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DJI spark


+1, Bounced mine off the BIL's house, new blades and back at it. I use litchi 100% of the time with this drone.


I've got a Parrot Anafi that I really like for the video capability. Camera can aim straight down to straight up. Only 2 axis gimbal but the simulated 3rd works very well cornering. Has a modest zoom too.



DJI refurbished at Drone nerds: LINK

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Dam Guide
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Sep 2005
15174 posts

re: Recommend a drone for me
Before you buy DJI read this, they are #1 in the market, but maybe we should reconsider that position and look for other options. I’ve decided to retire my Mavic.

LINK


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