Is a racing drone or a camera drone better for just causal flying?

Discussion in 'Specific Models of Quadcopters and Drones' started by This is NOT a "toy", Jun 14, 2016.

  1. This is NOT a "toy"

    This is NOT a "toy" New Member

    I already have a cheap Syma drone but i was wondering to buy a camera drone like the DJI Phantom or an FVP racing drone??? Opinions?? pros, cons???
     
    This is NOT a "toy", Jun 14, 2016
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  2. webman

    webman Administrator Staff Member

    webman, Jun 15, 2016
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  3. This is NOT a "toy"

    This is NOT a "toy" New Member

    Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.
     
    This is NOT a "toy", Jun 17, 2016
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  4. webman

    webman Administrator Staff Member

    One model which is a little of both is the new Hubsan Quads - it won't have stable video, but it will take pics and vids AND you still have the GPS so it won't get blown away by the first breeze.

    It's called the Hubsan 501 - here is a link to it.
     
    webman, Jun 21, 2016
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  5. RGJameson

    RGJameson Active Member

    For some slick, fast sport flying this brushless motor quad is getting a lot of good reviews. That many tweaks can be done, to suit your needs, right in the radio is a nice touch.
    Banggood XK 251
    Warning Chatty Cathy luvs the sound of his voice.

     
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    RGJameson, Jun 22, 2016
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  6. webman

    webman Administrator Staff Member

    I have one of those on the way to me just to mess around with.
    At least with a covered shell it won't get splashed with bee bodies like my Runner did - thousands of bees attacked it and it has a gooey coating on all the boards!
    I think the Runner won that particular battle....chopping up bees by the dozens.
     
    webman, Jun 22, 2016
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  7. RGJameson

    RGJameson Active Member

    The intense China competition (seems they are getting a handle on what folks want) has been driving prices down across the board. A good thing. And for those unwilling or unable to actually interface their flight controller with appropriate software, the in radio adjustments are sweet. Crank up if you like or make it docile while learning. I'll be looking forward to your assessment.
     
    RGJameson, Jun 22, 2016
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  8. Prairie Pyro

    Prairie Pyro Member

    I got one from a US dealer and while it seems well put together it seems I got a lemon. The GPS drifts and altitude drops every time I input forward. Hope it will be replaced as I have a couple spare batteries on the water. Set the response to 60 percent and its pretty tame.
     
    Prairie Pyro, Jun 28, 2016
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