Can any of you tell me if you like the Nine Eagles NE-MASF11 GALAXY VISITOR 2? I like the idea of having the return home feature for if/when it gets too far away to be able to see to bring it back. I also just like the way it looks, though in reality I suppose that shouldn't be a consideration. Another question: Somewhere I believe I read that it is an FPV, so does that mean we can see what the camera sees through the screen on the controller? This will be my first machine with a camera and I don't know anything about it, so any information is very much appreciated. Thank You for any help! David Harrison Buford, GA
It doesn't seem to be getting the best of reviews - definitely toy grade: http://www.amazon.com/Heli-Max-RTF-2-4GHZ-Quadcopter-Camera/dp/B00GI0YVX8 Heli-max is the same - I think. I don't think it's FPV... Reviews on Bangood are better http://www.Banggood.com/Nine-Eagles-2_4GHz-4ch-Galaxy-Visitor-2-Remote-Control-RC-Quadcopter-p-82430.html I guess it depends on exactly what you want. All quads at this level are somewhat disposable... If you want better stills and video than this can take, a v262 with a Mobius (you have to do the work with mounts, etc.) will do that. Or, if you want to step up in price, something like the Skyartec Butterfly S is more "hobby grade" and can also carry and Mobius or 808 keychain cam. Everyone has their own needs and preferences. I went through a Syma X1, Hubsan Quads X4's (which I still fly), v262's (still have one) and then to the Phantom.
Hubsans are very small so the FPV is usually stuff very close to you. I just ordered a Blade 200 qx to review - which is a high quality brushless quadcopter in a small size. http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/200-qx-bnf-with-safe-technology-BLH7780 Again, you have to decide exactly what you want to do. FPV and threading through the trees for fun is different than FPV for framing a video or photo. If you actually want to take decent stills and videos, maybe stepping up to a Phantom FC40 which has home lock and return to home (GPS)? Something like the Blade is much sportier...while the Phantom is more stable and holds more payload, etc.
Hi, I'm new to this as well and will offer my personal experiences~maybe they'll help Started with a Hubsan Quads x4 107C with HD camera...it got the s**t beat out of it, but only had to replace props and protective ring. The camera was great IMO~since it was my first, I had a hard time controlling it and finally lost it in a field. Also bought the Micro-Drone 2.0 and that was really a pain to control~sold it after a few weeks. Next, Syma X5C~very light, but easier to control (or maybe my flying was improving). It stopped binding after a week & was returned. Camera wasn't great. Nine Eagles Galaxy Visitor 3~2 motors failed after less than 5 min. flight. Seller was very responsive trying to resolve problem, including a new quad, but I opted for refund. Camera not great either. Now I have the Heli-Max 230Si (no camera) It's performed well so far...the instructions are in English and although Hobbico owns/makes both Nine Eagles and Heli-Max, right now I'd pay extra for a Heli-Max and US customer service... Waiting for a camera to attach....aerial photos is my goal~don't care about flips, speed, etc..
Thank you folks for your input! For the next step I'd like to go with about the cheapest FPV I can find, just to get used to it and get some sort of feel for what it's about. Eventually I hope to get something of pretty high quality. Right now I'm thinking of either a DJI Phantom 2, or a Walkera Tali H500 which seems like it should be a better stronger vehicle for about the same price. Do you people have any thoughts about them, or something else that's similar?
Wait until you are ready. Things change and improve regularly. A $1800 H500 currently won't hold a candle to a $1300 P2V+ in photo or video quality - let alone the maturity of the flight controller. In general I would say don't buy any new models until at least 6 months after they are introduced - unless you want to be a high paying pioneer.
Yes, wait...! I just got my first little toys today and it's a LOT harder to control than I'd thought. So I ordered a Hubsan Quads X4 H107C and blade guards to practice with indoors, and a Syma X5C to practice with outdoors (and because I think it looks awesome) and both together were less than the Hubsan Quads HUBH107D I sure don't want to be a high paying pioneer, but thought that several things about the H500 like 6 blades and some of the flight options would make it superior. Also it has a screen on the controller that lets you see the camera view which seems like a huge plus. Do you think in 6 months or so it might drop significantly in price? I doubt I'd even think about getting one until the winds die down again next spring.
Walkera was/is a toy maker which also made some hobby grade stuff. They have not yet (IMHO) exhibited the ability to produce, sell and support 2K+ The quad looks nice but I think it relies on the APM Flight Controller or something similar. According to users, the screen is difficult to see in daylight. The photo and video is from the ilook camera which could be considered mediocre at best. It's not the price which concerns me. It's the quality of the final output as well as the support. It's also quite large, so you won't get away with as much flying "under the radar" in your neighborhood or parks. There are many ways to go - the best tool for your particular job and budget is the idea. Heck, the new Parrot BeBop may end up being a good machine for a LOT of users. Meanwhile, they will slowly perfect some of the other models like the Walkera's (hopefully)...
