Drone! I've become addicted

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TL Robinson

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...photography is still #1 but - with the upcoming changes to FAA rules I'll be getting sUAS certified so I can use this commercially. This is my starter drone - DJi Phantom 4k - once I get the certification sorted I should be proficient with it and will step up to something more "professional"

This vid was my first flight, so nothing exciting, but still fun in my book!

 
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Scott Murray

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Honestly from being involved with a professional drone operator just recently. You have a long way to go, remember slow and steady movements are your friend. Stabilize and pan. But it is awesome that you are keen, keep up the good work.
 
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Scott Murray said:
Honestly from being involved with a professional drone operator just recently. You have a long way to go, remember slow and steady movements are your friend. Stabilize and pan. But it is awesome that you are keen, keep up the good work.
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A really good friend of mine is a TV cameraman/pro photog and he's been mentoring me and providing guidance. Slow and steady is my rule here - which is why I didn't go out and spend 2K (or more) on an Inspire. :D Learning flight characteristics first, then will work on photo proficiency....
 
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Here's one from last night - still not very brave. I nail my deck near the end - but stayed in the air - prop guards worked well....

 
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Smoke said:
How do you know which one to start with?
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I just sort of started with the fact I didn't want a "toy" and went from there and settled on the Phantom 3 4k. The range isn't the best but for my first drone I wasn't looking for a long distance - was more looking at ease of use and cost. The Phantom 4 is also a good choice, and has better range, but I didn't want to spend that much out of the gate. This is my "starter" drone and next year I'll step up to latest, greatest. :)
 
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Jonahex2099 said:
Nope - the 3 4k (Phantom 3 4K -*4K Aerial Video For Everyone | DJI) It has pretty limited range (thats the one I have) about 3/4 mile +/-. Advanced is out to about 3.1 miles...I'm fine with the range right now - a year from now I know I won't be but until I'm proficient at flying I'm perfectly happy with it.
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Sure look like my P3Pro. And it shoots 4k as well. Maybe they choked the range as I've easily gone out 10,000 feet with a windsurfer and still had 3 bars.
 
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TL Robinson

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Yeah it's pretty close - I just didn't want to spend that much initially....it's probably the same drone with different firmware :p I did pick up a range extender tho - that'll put me out to about 1.5-2 miles which will be plenty (for now) I didn't want to spend over $700 on the drone itself right now... :D
 
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