Recent content by Luke Smith

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    First drone buying advice

    Hey guys, I am looking into getting my first major aerial photography drone (I currently have a Syma X5C that I have had a blast with). Originally I was very set on the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced however this was before DJI released the DJI Mavic. I can get the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced for £505...
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    First buy options!

    Been looking around these forums the past few days and the only thing that is holding me back is the horror stories you hear of peoples malfunctioning Phantom 3's that result in them getting lost of sinking to the bottom of the ocean. I wouldn't be able to bare to see that much money be lost...
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    First buy options!

    Thanks for the replies. That is one of the nice things about the P3 it's out of the box ready :D I currently have just flown the syma x5c. I hear the phantoms are relatively good to fly with as well which will allow me to learn as well. I have the peak districts just a short bus ride away so...
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    First buy options!

    I have found on eBay there to be some great packages that people are selling from upgrades etc. One of the ones that went recently was the following: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281770992754?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (hopefully that links works) That setup has...
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    First buy options!

    Hi Guys! I have already started on the Drone scene with my trusty Syma X5C just to get to grips with the overall flying mechanics. I am looking to upgrade now to a more serious platform for aerial photography/video. I have pretty much been set on the Phantom since first seeing it (must be...