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really off topic: RC copters #279294 01/10/15 04:49 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,074 Winston-Salem, NC Pat Marr OP Veteran
OP Pat Marr Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,074 Winston-Salem, NC	I know a few forum members are into radio controlled devices. Have any of you spent much time with the RC drones that have attached cameras? I've seen some videos made by these drones, and the unique vantage points from which you can approach a scene really opens up interesting possibilities! For those who have messed with them: What's a good brand/model? ("good" as in most bang for the buck, not as in most expensive) and what would something like that cost? Preliminary web searches turned up lots of hits under $100, and that isn't what I expected. Could that be the true? https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ey71h8ep047758h/AAC12jNM0Hz9Q8zsh5iDeqNHa?dl=0

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279318 01/11/15 12:36 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry Veteran
furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Amazon do loads of rc copters at very reasonable prices. Been fancying the idea myself. Some of them have a range of a 50 meters. I have seen ones with cameras for under 3 figures. Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279335 01/11/15 02:53 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,113 South Carolina C Charlie Fogle Veteran
Charlie Fogle Veteran C Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,113 South Carolina	Your first one should be fairly cheap. Not unlike RealBand there is a learning curve and learning will result in crashes. The difference between RealBand and the Drone is the crashes. BIAB Ultra Pak+ 2024:RB 2024, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.

Re: really off topic: RC copters Charlie Fogle #279337 01/11/15 02:58 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,492 Schleswig-Holstein, Germany GHinCH Expert
GHinCH Expert Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,492 Schleswig-Holstein, Germany	Originally Posted By: c_fogle The difference between RealBand and the Drone is the crashes. ... especially the cost of the crashes ... Desktop; i7-2600k, 8 GB mem., Win 10 Pro, BIAB 2017; RB 2017 - latest build Laptop: i5-2410M, 4 GB mem, Win 10 Pro, BIAB 2017; RB 2017 - latest build

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279347 01/11/15 04:44 AM Off-Topic
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90 dB Veteran Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,139 Florida	I'm thinking of getting one for surf fishing. This is cool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0VB0J0q13A Dyslectics Untie! https://90dbband.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/90-db https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_3mpivKYV7T7XFJmXL-GA

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279348 01/11/15 04:46 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,732 St. Louis, MO. USA sslechta Veteran
sslechta Veteran Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,732 St. Louis, MO. USA	Had my first RC copter last summer. It was a small one, only about 6 inches long and lasted me about a month. Since it was a cheap one it didn't last longer because of some of the impacts it took while I learned to fly it outdoors. A slight breeze would take it off course. Needless to say, the whole thing was a very fun experience and at some point, I would like to get a larger one. Steve BIAB/RB 2022, Pro Tools 2020, Korg N5, JBL LSR 4328 Powered Monitors, AKG/Shure Mics. PC: Win11 PRO, 4 TB M2 SSD, 2 TB HD, 128 GB Memory

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279356 01/11/15 05:45 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,842 Pawling New York R Rob Helms Veteran
Rob Helms Veteran R Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,842 Pawling New York	I have had two so far. One was about 10 inches long and had a camera. As everyone said it was difficult to fly , and especially outside. It had a camera, but sadly before i could really test that feature it broke the main drive shaft on a hard impact. I also bought a small palm sized one and flew it all around the house it was a lot of fun and lasted about two months before it gave it up due to just two many crashes. Here is a great website to pick up a cheap one or two and learn to fly them. Good prices and quick response. http://www.thinkrc.com/ I suggest a double rotor type first, and then graduate to a single rotor. I am in the mood to try again, and am thinking quad this time. The biggest issue with any of the electric machines is flying time. Also If you do some research, then look at models that allow the battery to be removed and swapped So you can charge up two or three batteries at a time for more flying time. Last edited by Robh; 01/11/15 05:47 AM. Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.

Re: really off topic: RC copters Rob Helms #279360 01/11/15 05:55 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,732 St. Louis, MO. USA sslechta Veteran
sslechta Veteran Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,732 St. Louis, MO. USA	Originally Posted By: Robh Also If you do some research, then look at models that allow the battery to be removed and swapped So you can charge up two or three batteries at a time for more flying time. +1 there! Nothing sucks like having a 10 minute fly and the battery dying. Spare battery is a must. Steve BIAB/RB 2022, Pro Tools 2020, Korg N5, JBL LSR 4328 Powered Monitors, AKG/Shure Mics. PC: Win11 PRO, 4 TB M2 SSD, 2 TB HD, 128 GB Memory

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279361 01/11/15 05:57 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,842 Pawling New York R Rob Helms Veteran
Rob Helms Veteran R Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,842 Pawling New York	I would start with a mini, and learn to fly indoors first. Here is a nice one for a decent price that won't make you cry if you break it. http://www.thinkrc.com/4ch-f106-mini-helicopter-metal-series-gyro-yellow-p-1533.html Here is one that is a little bigger, and gets a lot of solid reviews. http://www.thinkrc.com/24ghz-4ch-toys-v912-single-rotor-fixed-pitch-helicopter-gyro-p-2471.html Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279364 01/11/15 06:08 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,842 Pawling New York R Rob Helms Veteran
Rob Helms Veteran R Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,842 Pawling New York	Of course if you want to go nuts check this one out http://www.thinkrc.com/toys-v303-seeker-uav-drone-gps-quadcopter-ready-fly-p-3120.html I'm looking at this one http://www.thinkrc.com/toys-24ghz-4ch-v959-ufo-quadcopter-gyro-and-camera-p-2617.html Last edited by Robh; 01/11/15 06:23 AM. Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279374 01/11/15 07:24 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,740 Bynar ZeroZero Expert
ZeroZero Expert Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,740 Bynar	I have been keeping my eye on this market, not sure if I would invest in a cheaper unit yet. The better software adjusts itself whilst it flies using multiple GPS and does not crash as it self-adjusts, I don't think the cheap ones have this feature yet, but its definitely coming, along with further miniaturisation and better battery life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30430473 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30710295 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30710295 Last edited by ZeroZero; 01/11/15 07:26 AM. Win 11 64, Asus Rog Strix z390 mobo, 64 gig RAM, 8700k

Re: really off topic: RC copters Pat Marr #279378 01/11/15 07:46 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 330 Lancashire UK Cornet Nev Journeyman
Cornet Nev Journeyman Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 330 Lancashire UK	Mainly because of the great rise in interest in what are basically remote controlled flying video camera's, which is what most folks are getting them for anyway, the FAA are beginning to get twitchy and likewise the UK equivalent. I reckon for outdoor flying there will soon be a requirement for a license and some fairly strict rules about where you can fly. There are already rules in place regarding the flying of model aircraft, especially near air ports or military bases which a lot of folk possibly don't know about. There was recently an incident where a remote controlled drone of some type or other interfered with the safe landing of an aircraft, so expect the authorities to start reacting.

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