PhreeZone 15 #1 February 10, 2013 I've been thinking about getting one of these for a toy and for use as a video platform for a while now and I wanted to ask around and see if anyone has a ny first hand experience with some and have any recommendations. Ideally I want to get one to eventually put a GoPro on but I need something that is pretty beginner friendly so I am not opposed to getting a cheaper starter to learn on and then upgrade later to something larger or with more options. My sodering skills are fair so I am not opposed to building from a kit but RTF is a great option also.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #2 February 10, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c4nZJ4ryFE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #3 February 10, 2013 Kallend has one. He's been flying a GoPro on it."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #4 February 11, 2013 Quotehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c4nZJ4ryFE Flying better now with some upgrades. This thing makes me laugh! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJfM23iChzs"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,400 #5 February 11, 2013 Quote Quote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c4nZJ4ryFE Flying better now with some upgrades. This think makes me laugh! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJfM23iChzs Omigawd. Comment below: This is what I'm gonna do with my Dad when he dies."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxx 1 #6 February 11, 2013 @Phreezone: http://www.dji-innovations.com/products/phantom/overview/ Saw it in action last weekend, pretty impressive and beginner friendly! Look on youtube for more videos of it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #7 February 12, 2013 QuoteKallend has one. He's been flying a GoPro on it. Pic attached. It's a DJI Flamewheel 450 (a bit bigger than the Phantom). Has GoPro, GPS, compass, altimeter, and lots of LEDs for night flying.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #8 February 12, 2013 Lots of informstion about quadcopters (and other multicopters) here: www.rcgroups.com/aircraft-electric-multirotors-790/ You may need to register (not sure) but it's a bona-fide site.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,068 #9 February 12, 2013 Hi John, Quote Lots of informstion about quadcopters Can someone find, on that site, the plans/kits for the one that you built? Just asking for me son-in-law who is interested. JerryBaumchen PS) Yes, I am too lazy to spend the afternoon browsing the site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #10 February 12, 2013 Quote Hi John, Quote Lots of informstion about quadcopters Can someone find, on that site, the plans/kits for the one that you built? Just asking for me son-in-law who is interested. JerryBaumchen PS) Yes, I am too lazy to spend the afternoon browsing the site. Here.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,068 #11 February 12, 2013 Hi John, Thank You; info sent forward. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roostnureye 2 #12 February 12, 2013 i have one from silverlit its called an xufo, it has a foam ring around the blades to protect it from crashes. under $200 itll hold a gopro tooFlock University FWC / ZFlock B.A.S.E. 1580 Aussie BASE 121 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
