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    Questions From Potential Owner

    One more newbie question--With the Iris+, how is the camera controlled? Is there an interface into it that tells it when to record video or take photos? Or must you start/stop the video or automatic photos manually from on the ground? Is there any difference with this between GoPros and Canon...
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    Questions From Potential Owner

    The primary use would be for running missions and viewing recorded footage later, but I could also see it being used to fly manually to inspect closer or count livestock, as you mentioned. I sent an email into the site you mentioned in hopes of seeing what they would recommend for our...
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    Questions From Potential Owner

    Many thanks for all the comments! When I first started my research, I was leaning towards the Iris+, but read an article stating that the V2+ is the better choice for new drone owners. I have a degree in computer engineering, so know a lot about hardware and programming, but I'm also trying to...
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    Questions From Potential Owner

    I am researching drones for use in my family farm operation. I'm looking at the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the 3DR Iris+. I have a few questions that I am trying to have answered to help make the decision. 1. When using the Ground Control app to set waypoints for autonomous flights, how far away...