Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

Scream · 30 Sep 2018 at 11:54

I thought this was a good range test for the Mavic 2. I don’t think I will ever try it.

https://youtu.be/TB7xjDTS6IM

Cyclone · 30 Sep 2018 at 14:53

Scream said:
I thought this was a good range test for the Mavic 2. I don’t think I will ever try it.

That is some way out. I didnt think he would make it

Loki · 30 Sep 2018 at 19:19

Was getting a bit squeeky bum time towards the end. Fantastic range on the Mavic 2

Bradmax57 · 30 Sep 2018 at 20:45

can't say ive tried my zoom's range (infact ive flown it once...….), a bit naughty I know but I did do about 19000ft range on my platinum out at sea

Draeger · 24 Oct 2018 at 18:58

Took this last weekend. Southerness Lighthouse in Dumfries whilst down there on a short holiday break with the family. Mavic Pro 4k. I know........I need to invest in a set of ND filters to sort out the WB issues. :cool:

Draeger · 30 Oct 2018 at 21:47

Anyone else here use MD Filters? On the strength of the above vid I posted I just picked up a set of Polar Pro Cinema Series ND8, ND16 and ND32. Never used ND's before, any tips? These ones seem decent according to the dudes on the MavicPilots forums.

Scream · 30 Oct 2018 at 22:13

I have to get a set. I watched a few YouTube videos a few weeks ago on them but forget which filter you would need. Worth checking them out especially guys that are based in the uk.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 20 Jan 2019 at 21:15

Hey, wanting to get into this with my son and start off at the bottom, I'm wanting an "outside" drone, with a decent camera, I don't mind buying second hand first time round, whats the best £100 can get me?

Bradmax57 · 20 Jan 2019 at 22:50

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
Hey, wanting to get into this with my son and start off at the bottom, I'm wanting an "outside" drone, with a decent camera, I don't mind buying second hand first time round, whats the best £100 can get me?

I managed to bag a parrot bebop 1 for £80 off gumtree, not amazing and flight times were short, personally id up the budget if you can a bit £100 isn't really going to get anything other than disapointment

gbradders123 · 20 Jan 2019 at 22:54

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
Hey, wanting to get into this with my son and start off at the bottom, I'm wanting an "outside" drone, with a decent camera, I don't mind buying second hand first time round, whats the best £100 can get me?

Assuming your wanting a camera drone, I wouldn't want to go with anything less than a dji phantom 3s, even then you will quickly become disappointed with range as it uses Wi-Fi unlike the advanced and pro. Doubt you will get anything of any use for 100

Bug One · 21 Jan 2019 at 09:15

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
Hey, wanting to get into this with my son and start off at the bottom, I'm wanting an "outside" drone, with a decent camera, I don't mind buying second hand first time round, whats the best £100 can get me?

Get a Visuo xs809 first.

Very well built, inexpensive quadcopter to learn to fly on with a decent battery and flight time. Despite me owning a number of much more expensive quads, if I just want to fly around for a bit - this is my go to 'toy'.

rhysduck · 21 Jan 2019 at 09:48

Had a quick go of a mates DJI Spark on the weekend. WOW. First time flying any of the DJI stuff and very impressed.
The spark was near enough still whilst hovering. impressed with the camera too.

Bradmax57 · 21 Jan 2019 at 21:44

Bug One said:
Get a Visuo xs809 first.

Very well built, inexpensive quadcopter to learn to fly on with a decent battery and flight time. Despite me owning a number of much more expensive quads, if I just want to fly around for a bit - this is my go to 'toy'.

Really? I had one of those and it was horrendous, however I think there might be two different models, sure my one didn't have the height hold feature?

You might be able to get a entry level Husban drone with GPS etc

Bug One · 22 Jan 2019 at 12:29

Bradmax57 said:
Really? I had one of those and it was horrendous, however I think there might be two different models, sure my one didn't have the height hold feature?

You might be able to get a entry level Husban drone with GPS etc

Depends what you want from a quadcopter. It flies well, has a decent battery, is quite rhobust and folds up small. It's nothing like a GPS drone - which in reality is quite boring to fly. Great for aerial photography - but there's no skill at all involved. The computer is doing all the work.

Downsy · 22 Jan 2019 at 17:56

Anyone got in to whoops yet? I’ve got a qx65 and a Betafpv pro 2. Enjoying the ease of being able to fly around the house with good handling and the ability to set up how I want it.

SimonCHere · 24 Jan 2019 at 09:13

Downsy said:
Anyone got in to whoops yet? I’ve got a qx65 and a Betafpv pro 2. Enjoying the ease of being able to fly around the house with good handling and the ability to set up how I want it.

I've got a tiny whoop based on the beebrain v2 stack with cockroach frame. It's great fun flying around the house and through chair legs. I'l like to get a 1/2s brushless at some point as I hate changing the brushed motors so frequently.

Simon

rhysduck · 7 Feb 2019 at 20:28

Hoping someone can help me... I'v just nbuilt up my first 250 racer but having some rather odd issue with takeoff...

I've checked what I think is everything I need to and all seems ok.
Spec is
Chaos 30A BLHeli DSHOT ESCS
Omnibus F4 V4 Flight Controller
Futaba FM800 rx

Is there something I'm missing or haven't changed/altered in the Betaflight configurator?
Hoping someone can shed some light on this!!! Thanks

Draeger · 7 Feb 2019 at 21:16

Prop orientation maybe?

SimonCHere · 7 Feb 2019 at 22:03

Props or motors. Spin them up individual in betaflight and make sure they match the diagram.

arc@css · 8 Feb 2019 at 00:00

This is something I'd like to get into eventually.

Without reading the whole thread, what's a good starting point for a beginner (eventually I'd like to combine more than one quadcopter to make larger pre-built objects fly)?