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Posted: 8/30/2020 4:49:04 PM EDT
I picked up a DJI Mavic Air 2 over the weekend after a buddy brought one of his when he came by. I was so impressed with his, I was ready to drop the coin on the spot.
This is what it looks like. About the size of a plastic binder you had in school.  The specs on it are - 48mp camera - shoots 4k60fps, 4k30fps HDR, 1080p240fps - can fly ~42mph - altitude is limited more by local/FAA regs than the drones ability, but I’ve flown it to 400ft very easily - theoretical range of 6+ miles (less in the city, due to WiFi and such) - 30+ minute run time - ability to track and follow objects up to max speed Here’s a video I made with it today. I was by myself today, so trying to drive the truck, adjust the tracking settings, and make it move to different sides resulted in a less than smooth video, but you get the idea.  F150 Offroad |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:13:37 PM EDT
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Brought myself the mavic air 2 in may, amazing bit of kit.
I use it as a beater at the farm to scare the crows and pigeons from the far end of the field ( saves me walking a mile ) That way as they fly towards me i use the 12 bore  The dji forum is worth a look and always update your drone. I havnt tried the follow me mode yet Atb |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:18:52 PM EDT
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Just got mine a couple weeks ago. Love it!
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:19:49 PM EDT
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That's pretty awesome....north of Ft Worth OP?
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:20:55 PM EDT
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I shouldn't have clicked this thread. I've been thinking of getting another quad copter and might just pick up something like this. I thought about building but I have too many r/c build projects going already.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:22:58 PM EDT
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Quoted: That's pretty awesome....north of Ft Worth OP? Yes Quoted: I shouldn't have clicked this thread. I've been thinking of getting another quad copter and might just pick up something like this. I thought about building but I have too many r/c build projects going already. Best Buy is running a promo of 24mo interest free on anything over $999 with their Best Buy card. I was going to just buy it outright but it's hard to say no to two years of no interest. I'd also recommend getting the "fly more" package, as it comes with a lot of stuff to make the experience better. 3 batteries gives you a ton of fun. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:24:11 PM EDT
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Good choice. I have the older pro version and crashed it only once from 70 feet dropping straight down into very soft bushes
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:25:03 PM EDT
[#7]
Being a poor,I bought a $69 one of Amazon.
Flew it today, actually took pretty good pics, better than I expected. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:26:11 PM EDT
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Enjoy!
The parts for my next FPV build just came yesterday. Building a 3" cinewhoop. Unfortunately, not building today because my GoPro I need to create a time lapse of the build process is otherwise occupied (3D printing time lapse).  
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:28:00 PM EDT
[#9]
I'm waiting on my Skydio S2.
My first drone is a Ruko F11 |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:40:06 PM EDT
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My brother gave me his barely-used Phantom 3 Pro about a year ago.
I've never flown it
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:46:21 PM EDT
[#11]
I have the Mavic 2 Pro and love it I just wish it would stop raining so I can fly it.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:47:28 PM EDT
[#12]
It's awesome.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:47:51 PM EDT
[#13]
I've owned the Mavic for a couple of years and it's awesome.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:49:55 PM EDT
[#14]
I got a phantom 4 for free a few months ago.
It’s pretty cool. Haven’t flown it awhile tho. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:51:50 PM EDT
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Quoted: My brother gave me his barely-used Phantom 3 Pro about a year ago. I've never flown it Quoted: I got a phantom 4 for free a few months ago. It’s pretty cool. Haven’t flown it awhile tho. Guys got free drones and they're not using them
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:52:59 PM EDT
[#16]
Pretty cool. Says something about how good the software is if you can whip up a first video at that level of quality.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:53:37 PM EDT
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Mavic 2 pro and dronebase pilot. Sometimes I get paid to fly it. I’m a part 107 pilot if you have any questions.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:57:02 PM EDT
[#18]
@SuburbanDrone
Quote HistoryQuoted: Mavic 2 pro and dronebase pilot. Sometimes I get paid to fly it. I’m a part 107 pilot if you have any questions. Whats a good guide for the 107 I want to get it by Oct. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:57:17 PM EDT
[#19]
Was waiting for the Kamala ordered Hellfire missile strike on a domestic terrorist.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 5:57:37 PM EDT
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Smooth tracking OP! Wish my Mavic Mini had that feature. Passed my Part 107/Remote Pilot exam a couple weeks ago and finishing a degree in Unmanned Systems in Oct. There are so many potential unmanned applications out there!
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:35:29 PM EDT
[#21]
That will come in handy during the Civil war
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:39:45 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Smooth tracking OP! Wish my Mavic Mini had that feature. Passed my Part 107/Remote Pilot exam a couple weeks ago and finishing a degree in Unmanned Systems in Oct. There are so many potential unmanned applications out there! 
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:40:16 PM EDT
[#23]
I bought a Mini late last year to learn to fly. Now I want a bigger and better one but I barely use this one.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:42:18 PM EDT
[#24]
I have been wanting to get one but $1000 is alittle more than i am looking to spend. Anyone have input on a budget friendly drone? $200-$400 range maybe?
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:44:46 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have been wanting to get one but $1000 is alittle more than i am looking to spend. Anyone have input on a budget friendly drone? $200-$400 range maybe? I think you'd be disappointed with anything in the $200-400 range. Here are some pictures from 400ft.    
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:46:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you Napoleon Tannerite? Thanks for the GD style welcome but no. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:46:52 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I think you'd be disappointed with anything in the $200-400 range. Here are some pictures from 400ft. https://i.imgur.com/BgXNleR.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UOJzgsy.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ygr5Rcv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ergdE5r.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have been wanting to get one but $1000 is alittle more than i am looking to spend. Anyone have input on a budget friendly drone? $200-$400 range maybe? I think you'd be disappointed with anything in the $200-400 range. Here are some pictures from 400ft. https://i.imgur.com/BgXNleR.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UOJzgsy.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ygr5Rcv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ergdE5r.jpg You better be careful if that thing gets any closer to my house!  
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:47:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:50:23 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You better be careful if that thing gets any closer to my house! Which one's yours? LOL, come home a few beers in and wind up spending half the night finding MY house! |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 6:56:29 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Which one's yours? LOL, come home a few beers in and wind up spending half the night finding MY house! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You better be careful if that thing gets any closer to my house! Which one's yours? LOL, come home a few beers in and wind up spending half the night finding MY house! I'm glad there is a "return to home" function on these things, because sometimes I can't even find my own way back home. Seeing where you live from these vantage points is a bit weird at first. Things you thought were far away seem much closer. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:05:28 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That will come in handy during the Civil war preferably home built n not dji |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:09:24 PM EDT
[#32]
I love mine,, but I still have a lot to learn. Unfortunately its been to hot here to fly lately. Mav 2
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:10:37 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have been wanting to get one but $1000 is alittle more than i am looking to spend. Anyone have input on a budget friendly drone? $200-$400 range maybe? This is the first drone I bought https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07VCD1SRL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OcdtFbBTN7V81 Works extremely well, has auto lift off and auto landing and the camera is very good. Does follow me, relatively fast and great battery life. No object avoidance,but you're not going to find that much below 1 grand. Also has return to home and return to home if battery low. It beats the crap out of anything you'll buy at Walmart. Comes with 2 batteries, 30 minute flight time each(I'm finding 26-28 minutes). Also has controller and extra props(full set). Can use you phone with app. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:11:35 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That will come in handy during the Civil war DJI sells little boxes to guberments (including our state and local ones) that can take control of their drones. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:12:33 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have been wanting to get one but $1000 is alittle more than i am looking to spend. Anyone have input on a budget friendly drone? $200-$400 range maybe? mav mini 100% in that budget |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:13:44 PM EDT
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I have a new gopro, seems I can save a lot by buying one that doesn't have a camera, but can mount one. What is a good one like that?
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:17:37 PM EDT
[#37]
Honestly save your money and just watch Tony Northrop’s (I think that’s his name guide on YouTube. The part 107 test is SUPER easy.
 FREE Drone Certification Study Guide: FAA Part 107 sUAS Test |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:21:05 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Enjoy! The parts for my next FPV build just came yesterday. Building a 3" cinewhoop. Unfortunately, not building today because my GoPro I need to create a time lapse of the build process is otherwise occupied (3D printing time lapse). https://i.postimg.cc/N0wFVhbQ/20200830-172049.jpg Your doing a build thread I hope. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:34:28 PM EDT
[#39]
was doing aerial mapping earlier this year. Need more batteries... Covid made batteries hard to find/expensive. The only reasonable priced ones I found would not ship to me.
Honestly I have hardly "flown" mine. Almost all the flights have been waypoint missions - fully automatic. Most of the "flying" was hand launching and hand landing. If 1k is too much, don't look at phantoms then. I got my Mavic 2 as a refurb. I almost got a Phantom instead, but glad I did not as I did not realize there was a v2 of the Phantom 4. The v2 was almost 2x the Mavic Pro 2. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:40:17 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: was doing aerial mapping earlier this year. Need more batteries... Covid made batteries hard to find/expensive. The only reasonable priced ones I found would not ship to me. Honestly I have hardly "flown" mine. Almost all the flights have been waypoint missions - fully automatic. Most of the "flying" was hand launching and hand landing. If 1k is too much, don't look at phantoms then. I got my Mavic 2 as a refurb. I almost got a Phantom instead, but glad I did not as I did not realize there was a v2 of the Phantom 4. The v2 was almost 2x the Mavic Pro 2. I haven't started messing with waypoint flying. Can it be done on the DJI app? |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:46:56 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Honestly save your money and just watch Tony Northrop’s (I think that’s his name guide on YouTube. The part 107 test is SUPER easy.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ucCKFJUCUI've watched that video a few times. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:55:50 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Guys got free drones and they're not using them I flew RC helicopters for a while and learned that the severity of the crash was directly proportional to the balance of your credit card. Made me a little gun shy to fly anymore.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:56:14 PM EDT
[#43]
Matt Carriker was advertising the Mavick Mini in one of his videos for $399, I think
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Posted: 8/30/2020 7:57:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/30/2020 8:13:19 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I flew RC helicopters for a while and learned that the severity of the crash was directly proportional to the balance of your credit card. Made me a little gun shy to fly anymore. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Guys got free drones and they're not using them I flew RC helicopters for a while and learned that the severity of the crash was directly proportional to the balance of your credit card. Made me a little gun shy to fly anymore. Honestly, I think the inverse is true for drones. The more expensive ones have lots of sensors to avoid collisions and crashes. It can still happen, especially if you're in a "sport mode" that disables some of the sensors, but you're not going to crash the shit out of it as easy as you would an RC helicopter. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 8:39:31 PM EDT
[#46]
I finally got my SKYDIO 2. Its my first real drone and it's amazing. Super easy to fly and it will follow you - from any perspective, distance and height you want.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 8:44:08 PM EDT
[#47]
I love mine.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 8:46:14 PM EDT
[#48]
Quoted: I'm waiting on my Skydio S2. My first drone is a Ruko F11 Quoted: I finally got my SKYDIO 2. Its my first real drone and it's amazing. Super easy to fly and it will follow you - from any perspective, distance and height you want. Mine came in last week, I’ve been playing with it this weekend. So far so good. It’s my first drone so I’m not qualified to critique it. However, no real issues so far. |
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Posted: 8/30/2020 8:57:41 PM EDT
[#49]
Took this video earlier. The part where it stops and is a little jerk is what happens when signal gets too weak. If you lose it entirely, it'll automatically start returning to home until you pick up signal again.
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Posted: 8/30/2020 9:10:59 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: everybodys cell should have at least 1 poor mans isr asset preferably home built n not dji Why not dji? |
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