Author Topic: Drones Master Thread (Read 93480 times)

Something Fishy · « **Reply #140 on:** October 30, 2016, 10:18:32 PM »

Quote from: yitzyul on October 30, 2016, 09:52:54 PM

Apparently the first 400 ft is owned by the municipality

Utter hogwash and against federal law.

Alwayshappy0909 · « **Reply #141 on:** October 31, 2016, 02:36:51 PM »

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Something Fishy · « **Reply #142 on:** November 01, 2016, 05:44:54 PM »

O.M.G.

Aaaron · « **Reply #143 on:** November 01, 2016, 08:52:28 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 01, 2016, 05:44:54 PM

O.M.G.

4 posts up

Something Fishy · « **Reply #144 on:** November 01, 2016, 09:09:13 PM »

Quote from: Aaaron on November 01, 2016, 08:52:28 PM

4 posts up

Oops. LOL

lfas25 · « **Reply #145 on:** November 01, 2016, 10:12:24 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 01, 2016, 05:44:54 PM

O.M.G.

Could we get a rundown without watching it for 40 min?

skyguy918 · « **Reply #146 on:** November 01, 2016, 10:28:23 PM »

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B1H80K2/

The cheaper Autel is on sale.

Zalc · « **Reply #147 on:** November 01, 2016, 10:38:27 PM »

Quote from: lfas25 on November 01, 2016, 10:12:24 PM

Could we get a rundown without watching it for 40 min?

Karma is a horrible Drone.

Heavy and puny actual flight time.

No tracking or avoidance of any kind (flying "blind")

Horizon Tilt.

Long Setup Time.

Etc.
Etc.
Etc.

The handle is OK though. Very solidly built, and works mostly OK.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #148 on:** November 02, 2016, 12:08:38 AM »

Quote from: skyguy918 on November 01, 2016, 10:28:23 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B1H80K2/

The cheaper Autel is on sale.

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 01, 2016, 01:05:08 PM

The X-star is worthless, no range whatsoever. The X-star Premium is what you want.

skyguy918 · « **Reply #149 on:** November 02, 2016, 12:13:59 AM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 02, 2016, 12:08:38 AM

So you're telling me you can't conceive of a primary use case where range is a non issue? It's advertised at half the range of the premium. Half a mile is not no range.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #150 on:** November 02, 2016, 12:16:33 AM »

Quote from: skyguy918 on November 02, 2016, 12:13:59 AM

So you're telling me you can't conceive of a primary use case where range is a non issue? It's advertised at half the range of the premium. Half a mile is not non existent.

With Wi-Fi being incredibly prone to dropping out at at the slightest sign of interference, yes, that's practically no range.

Also the Premium routinely flies at twice it's advertised range, while the regular version struggles mightily to reach the advertised range at all.

Alwayshappy0909 · « **Reply #151 on:** November 03, 2016, 07:29:42 PM »

Taken from my phantom 3 4k

Something Fishy · « **Reply #152 on:** November 09, 2016, 12:09:22 PM »

Wow.

GoPro is recalling every Karma it sold and is offering a full refund. No replacments will be offered and future sales are on hold indefinitely.

Why? A tiny little problem called dropping from the sky without warning.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gopro-announces-karma-recall-and-refund-program-300359478.html

https://community.gopro.com/t5/Karma/WARNING-GoPro-Karma-Falls-Out-Of-The-Sky/m-p/20355

http://gizmodo.com/gopro-recalls-its-highly-anticipated-karma-drone-becaus-1788724739

Something Fishy · « **Reply #153 on:** November 09, 2016, 12:38:27 PM »

In some good news, Autel has extended the $150 Part 107 mail-in rebate until 3/31/17 (was supposed to end 11/30/16).

https://www.autelrobotics.com/announcement/autel-robotics-announces-rugged-bundle-extends-part-107-promotion-commercial-drone-pilots/

Something Fishy · « **Reply #154 on:** November 13, 2016, 07:25:58 PM »

Awesome deal on the Autel - it's on sale at Amazon for $699 (normally $899).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B1H8322?

grodnoking · « **Reply #155 on:** November 13, 2016, 07:31:37 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 13, 2016, 07:25:58 PM

Awesome deal on the Autel - it's on sale at Amazon for $699 (normally $899).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B1H8322?

This one any different? ($16 cheaper)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B1H80K2/ref=psdcmw_11910407011_t1_B01B1H8322

chucksterace · « **Reply #156 on:** November 13, 2016, 07:35:38 PM »

Quote from: grodnoking on November 13, 2016, 07:31:37 PM

This one any different? ($16 cheaper)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B1H80K2/ref=psdcmw_11910407011_t1_B01B1H8322

Look in the description.
HD Live View up to 0.62 miles away
vs.
1.2-Mile HD Live View

Something Fishy · « **Reply #157 on:** November 13, 2016, 07:35:52 PM »

Quote from: grodnoking on November 13, 2016, 07:31:37 PM

This one any different? ($16 cheaper)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B1H80K2/ref=psdcmw_11910407011_t1_B01B1H8322

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 01, 2016, 01:05:08 PM

The X-star is worthless, no range whatsoever. The X-star Premium is what you want.

ETA: Thanks, Chuck

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Something Fishy · « **Reply #158 on:** November 14, 2016, 05:44:30 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 13, 2016, 07:25:58 PM

Awesome deal on the Autel - it's on sale at Amazon for $699 (normally $899).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B1H8322?

B&H matched.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #159 on:** November 15, 2016, 02:55:00 PM »

DJI Phantom 4 Pro

1", 20MP sensor (!)
4 directions of obstacle avoidance
30 minute battery
5.5" LCD built-in to the remote

$1500

http://www.dji.com/phantom-4-pro