I have so many questions I don't know where to begin, so I'll start with this, along with what I want to accomplish.
I've had a couple of the small, inexpensive quads, and I currently have an A.R. Drone 2.0 - these have made me want to move on to something nicer, and I stumbled on the Phantom -- but I've read to many horror stories of them flying away, and I certainly can't watch $700-$1000 fly off into the sunset. I found the thread listing alternatives, and I wonder if they all have that potential, or if it's specific to the Phantom - and why?
Also - I've read about flying it in "GPS mode" instead of manual - what is that? What is the difference?
I currently don't have a gopro, but have been looking for an excuse to buy one :shock: - I'd want to be able to see a live feed from the quad as well as being able to record that video in an editable format. (just like the Parrot does, only with stronger flight, better range, etc) - I don't expect to do it professionally, more just for fun/home movie stuff - but I have worked in television for just over 20 years so I might be a little more picky about video quality than most "just for fun" users. That makes me worry about the reports of "jello video" with the Phantom
Priced reasonable + many good reviews = really making me want to order today.
Shaky video + strong chance it will fly away = really making me uneasy.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts, suggestions, ideas, whatever...
I've had a couple of the small, inexpensive quads, and I currently have an A.R. Drone 2.0 - these have made me want to move on to something nicer, and I stumbled on the Phantom -- but I've read to many horror stories of them flying away, and I certainly can't watch $700-$1000 fly off into the sunset. I found the thread listing alternatives, and I wonder if they all have that potential, or if it's specific to the Phantom - and why?
Also - I've read about flying it in "GPS mode" instead of manual - what is that? What is the difference?
I currently don't have a gopro, but have been looking for an excuse to buy one :shock: - I'd want to be able to see a live feed from the quad as well as being able to record that video in an editable format. (just like the Parrot does, only with stronger flight, better range, etc) - I don't expect to do it professionally, more just for fun/home movie stuff - but I have worked in television for just over 20 years so I might be a little more picky about video quality than most "just for fun" users. That makes me worry about the reports of "jello video" with the Phantom
Priced reasonable + many good reviews = really making me want to order today.
Shaky video + strong chance it will fly away = really making me uneasy.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts, suggestions, ideas, whatever...