October 29, 20187 yr I really want to get one to get aerial footage on the water. The cheap ones are just too limited. I don't need the multi-thousand dollar type. And I don't want to have to spend dozens of hours learning how to use it. Basic requirements: - auto take-off and return - waterproof - hovers without needing to be constantly controlled - has the "follow-me" feature - $500 or less possibly? Any droneheads have ideas?
October 29, 20187 yr Author I saw that in their latest ad, but I would like someone with experience to weigh in. I don't want to launch it at sea only to have it fly away forever.
October 29, 20187 yr https://www.sporttechie.com/trevor-bauers-awesome-drone-videos-shot-using-gopro/ Do you or know anyone who knows Trevor Bauer ? (I am a Trevor Bauer fan since he led UCLA over TCU in the 2010 CWS)
October 30, 20187 yr Author Just had this show up in my FB feed. No doubt a chinese knockoff, but the price is right. https://www.deals-paradize.com/products/waterproof-drone?fbclid=IwAR09ROMefx9ljcBcmySr6-dA0TFLavhaY9NZMfYRCNZ5GXdSceVYKBMsB0A&variant=12731467464777
October 30, 20187 yr Look for the quietest one you can find and no LEDs, otherwise your neiomight realize you’re peeping on him
November 1, 20187 yr On 10/29/2018 at 5:18 PM, Sbbruin said: I saw that in their latest ad, but I would like someone with experience to weigh in. I don't want to launch it at sea only to have it fly away forever. Well, it wouldn’t fly away forever. Eventually it would die and sink. Anywho, there was a drone thread on that other forum, and I seem to recall that the consensus opinion about the model that Costco sells for about $1000 was it is good. I’ve wanted a drone for a while, but I can never figure out what the heck I would use it for, other than to annoy people. Like last year I hiked up Mt. Elbert (tallest in Colorado, thank you very much) and at the summit there’s this guy flying a freaking loud buzzing drone.
November 1, 20187 yr I have a DJI Mavic Pro and fly it for work very often. It has all the features above, but it is not waterproof. Cost is around $1k-$1200 for the new version Its little brother, the Spark, also meets your criteria, but is not waterproof as far as I know. Cost is around $500. They are quality drones, and have a ton of compatible third party apps and accessories because DJI is a top brand for consumer drones. Edited November 1, 20187 yr by jofus
November 1, 20187 yr Not an expert at all but I don’t think you can get all that for anywhere close to 500. Most of the fishing guys are using DJI drones, fwiw
January 21, 20196 yr A few weeks ago I purchased the DJI Spark at Sams Club for $399 and it came with 2 batteries and the controller. The downside is that it requires the batteries to be plugged in to the Spark for charging. So, I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07868BTK5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It is a GREAT addition, you charge the base and can take it in to the field with you. I would guess it is good for about 10 total charges. Also has a standard USB port for charging the controller, your phone, etc. My first video at my duck lease, sorry for it jumping around a little. I have learned a bit more and modes to make it not do this (I was in Sport Mode).
January 21, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, markstanco said: A few weeks ago I purchased the DJI Spark at Sams Club for $399 and it came with 2 batteries and the controller. The downside is that it requires the batteries to be plugged in to the Spark for charging. So, I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07868BTK5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It is a GREAT addition, you charge the base and can take it in to the field with you. I would guess it is good for about 10 total charges. Also has a standard USB port for charging the controller, your phone, etc. My first video at my duck lease, sorry for it jumping around a little. I have learned a bit more and modes to make it not do this (I was in Sport Mode). Saw some poachers on your video! You need a gun mount on your drone to scare 'em away. LOL
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