Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

Rexxar · 9 Jul 2025 at 07:06

darael said:
I can't imagine going out with just one battery for my DJI Mini 2, especially it lasts ~15-20 minutes on a good and warm day. The wind and air temperature will play a lot in for how long how your battery will last when you're actually out and about.

If I'm flying against the wind, I can get away with turning around at around 40% to get the drone back, as the wind will be behind the drone on the return journey, the amount of power needed to get back will be much reduced. Just remember that if you're flying against the wind at the start of the journey, you'll need about twice as much battery to get home, if not more. Practice and experience will soon teach you.

Thanks, I always remember returning to home about 30% with the mavic but never really took it that far anyway.

Might have to pick up the fly more version then. Not sure how much use I'll get out of a mini but do regret selling the mavic sometimes

aVdub · 29 Jul 2025 at 17:37

As a DJI & Insta owner and user of their products, I am quite interested in this latest news.

Insta 360 Drone

aVdub · Thursday at 16:50

Nice

darael · Sunday at 18:27

aVdub said:
Nice

Is that made by Insta360, or will any of their software be on it? if so, they are having a rough time from the likes of Louis Rossman and EEVBlog right now, due to their hardware requiring activation before you can even use it.

I've not linked to specific videos from either as they contain swearing, but just look for recent videos about Insta360 cameras and ask yourself if you want one of their drones.

aVdub · Sunday at 18:58

darael said:
Is that made by Insta360, or will any of their software be on it? if so, they are having a rough time from the likes of Louis Rossman and EEVBlog right now, due to their hardware requiring activation before you can even use it.

I've not linked to specific videos from either as they contain swearing, but just look for recent videos about Insta360 cameras and ask yourself if you want one of their drones.

As long as it works I couldn't give a **** what Louis and eev think tbh and wonder how others carry on if they follow people like this.

If it gives me what I want, they can take my money and use it to **** anyone they want.