Who has a drone? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tinma · 03-08-2016, 12:55 AM

I've been planning on buying a drone for some time now to use for videos and photography. Anyone here have experience with drones and what would you suggest? Things to look out for?

Right now I have my eyes on the Yuneec Q500 4k (leaning most to this one) or the dji phantom 3.

BRZHarley · 03-08-2016, 06:00 AM

The phantom II and later series are great birds for the beginner and very capable... Also figure your personal background and experience into the equation.

Last but not least don't forget the FAAs latest efforts if you will operate in the US...

Ed

TheVoiceOfReason · 03-08-2016, 09:27 AM

I'm more into heli's myself, but from my experience repairing rc at a hobby shop, the Yuneec quads are not worth the money. They are not as easily repairable as other options (almost everyone crashes at some point). They are complex for no reason and a pain to take apart. The Blade Chroma comes with the same exact camera and remote, flies better, has better battery life, and is more easily repairable. Support tends to be better too. Probably the reason Yuneec's price has dropped to be about the same as the Chroma. The only thing the Yuneec has going for it is that it looks cooler and has a cool name.

As far as DJI goes, they seem to be pretty good. I haven't taken one apart, but they look like it should be fairly straightforward. We don't deal with them much at my shop because none of our primary distrubutors carry them. I would definately choose one of them over the Yuneec.

tinma · 03-08-2016, 09:38 AM

Thanks. The reason why I was leaning towards the Yuneec was because of the Follow Me and Watch Me modes that is programmed into the drone. I will definitely keep your points in mind as the DJI is almost the same price as the Yuneec now and I have only heard great things about this brand.

tinma · 03-09-2016, 04:39 PM

After doing more searching I came across the Phantom 4... Im going to wait around and see the reviews of this drone when this comes out. Looks awesome!

cjd · 03-10-2016, 12:24 AM

I have a 110mm x-quad (SOS-X Wasp brushless) and I'm stuck getting my brain to process direction properly - I have no problems on the cars, just the quad. It's tiny, but I'm a stickler for safety and I'm flying indoors right now so... No auto modes or magic though.

To much thinking in the computer makes it tough to really get good. Kinda like those new 'vette drivers... Start small with something that has minimal nannies you can switch off.

C

tinma · 03-14-2016, 07:46 PM

Just pulled the trigger on a phantom 4.... Let's see if it lives up to my expectations.

Captain Snooze · 03-15-2016, 02:55 AM

At about 80km/h on coarse asphalt I get a bit of a drone happening.

Captain Snooze · 03-15-2016, 07:16 AM

While listening to the wife and her friend chatting there is this incredible drone.

Tcoat · 03-15-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

While listening to the wife and her friend chatting there is this incredible drone.

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03-08-2016, 12:55 AM	#1
tinma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 495 Thanks: 479 Thanked 172 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Who has a drone? I've been planning on buying a drone for some time now to use for videos and photography. Anyone here have experience with drones and what would you suggest? Things to look out for? Right now I have my eyes on the Yuneec Q500 4k (leaning most to this one) or the dji phantom 3.

03-15-2016, 02:55 AM	#8
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,818 Thanks: 4,050 Thanked 9,551 Times in 4,195 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	At about 80km/h on coarse asphalt I get a bit of a drone happening. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

03-15-2016, 07:16 AM	#9
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,818 Thanks: 4,050 Thanked 9,551 Times in 4,195 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	While listening to the wife and her friend chatting there is this incredible drone. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

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03-08-2016, 06:00 AM	#2
BRZHarley Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 69 Firebird, 2015 BRZ Location: WV Posts: 89 Thanks: 102 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The phantom II and later series are great birds for the beginner and very capable... Also figure your personal background and experience into the equation. Last but not least don't forget the FAAs latest efforts if you will operate in the US... Ed

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TheVoiceOfReason Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Maryland Posts: 206 Thanks: 289 Thanked 236 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm more into heli's myself, but from my experience repairing rc at a hobby shop, the Yuneec quads are not worth the money. They are not as easily repairable as other options (almost everyone crashes at some point). They are complex for no reason and a pain to take apart. The Blade Chroma comes with the same exact camera and remote, flies better, has better battery life, and is more easily repairable. Support tends to be better too. Probably the reason Yuneec's price has dropped to be about the same as the Chroma. The only thing the Yuneec has going for it is that it looks cooler and has a cool name. As far as DJI goes, they seem to be pretty good. I haven't taken one apart, but they look like it should be fairly straightforward. We don't deal with them much at my shop because none of our primary distrubutors carry them. I would definately choose one of them over the Yuneec.

03-08-2016, 09:38 AM	#4
tinma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 495 Thanks: 479 Thanked 172 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Thanks. The reason why I was leaning towards the Yuneec was because of the Follow Me and Watch Me modes that is programmed into the drone. I will definitely keep your points in mind as the DJI is almost the same price as the Yuneec now and I have only heard great things about this brand.

03-09-2016, 04:39 PM	#5
tinma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 495 Thanks: 479 Thanked 172 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	After doing more searching I came across the Phantom 4... Im going to wait around and see the reviews of this drone when this comes out. Looks awesome!

03-14-2016, 07:46 PM	#7
tinma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 495 Thanks: 479 Thanked 172 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Just pulled the trigger on a phantom 4.... Let's see if it lives up to my expectations.

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