I have a little, fast lane hornet striker drone, I handle it fairly well, I've gotten used to what to do and what not to do seeing how I have 3 now..haha (that's really just battery ware and tear, from pulling the connectors from But I would like to take to next step, rpv, long range, camera. Or basically just the next step up from to a drone that can handle the wind a lot Better. Looking to spend $100-$150.
Any quadcopter without GPS is likely to get you in trouble in wind - although powerful models can fight if if you are a good pilot. In that price range I guess - for me - the next step would be a machine with brushless motors. These have lots of power. Keep in mind that there are really two separate hobbies/pursuits with drones - those for taking pics and video and those for flying fast/fun/racing/FPV. They are completely different.... This is probably the lowest price brushless RTF quadcopter (JJRC). Another decent model is the HiSky which we have reviewed in this article: https://www.droneflyers.com/2015/10/hisky-hmx280-quadcopter-mid-sized-racer-first-look-and-review/
One nice thing about the Hisky is the transmitter it comes with can be used for other builds, just need to pick up another RX (I think it has a 10 model memory.) http://www.Banggood.com/Hisky-2_4Ghz-XY7000S-Receiver-for-Hisky-H-6-Transmitter-p-967280.html I like this one. It's a good starting point into a true hobby grade quad with a fully programmable CC3D flight controller. And it comes with a very sophisticated radio. Standard ZMR type construction is a good thing. http://www.Banggood.com/Eachine-EC250-Racer-Drone-With-RadioLink-2_4G-9CH-AT9-Transmitter-R6D-CC3D-RTF-p-1008943.html?P=S2292015656012015045 Just need to get a dozen spare props and at least 2 spare arms and another battery (maybe an 1800mAh). Some standard props. http://www.Banggood.com/6-Pairs-Gemfan-5030-CW-CCW-ABS-Propellers-For-ZMR250-QAV250-280-180-RC-Multirotors-p-1007097.html These props are more aggressive, get 2 colors. http://www.Banggood.com/KINGKONG-5040-Propellers-CW-CCW-10-Pairs-For-QAV250-RC-Multirotors-p-1000415.html Arms. http://www.Banggood.com/Carbon-Fiber-Arm-For-250mm-FPV-Quadcopter-Replacement-QAV250-ZMR250-p-947008.html A nice, light weight 1080p camera for the money. http://www.Banggood.com/Orange-Runcam-FPV-HD-1080P-Wide-Angle-Mini-Sport-Action-Camera-for-250mm-Frame-Quadcopter-p-1031816.html
Thank you very much. I'm really not sure which way I want to go. One for pics or one for "fun flying". Thanks for all the information guys , I'll look into all the suggestions you gave me. think I might want to much..camera, stunts, range, fpv..haha. Need to decide. Not a strong suit of mine. Thanks again. RG & webman.
I also have heard of these stickers you can put on any drone with Gps that connects to your phone via Bluetooth I think.
