DRONE QUESTION - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr_Fixit · 10-19-2016, 08:11 AM

My drones are all home made and transmit video. I receive the video via goggles (FatShark) or a display I mount on my transmitter. The positive is that its a very affordable way to have a lot of fun. If you want high end imaging, you will need a Gopro or some knock off and mount that for recording the flight. You can get really good high resolution cameras for less than $100.

If you are inclined towards a solution out of the box, DJI makes good drones. Yuneec also makes some very good platforms. 3DR has a very good platform as well. the 3DR has some really cool auto-pilot features that are fantastic for new pilots.

My advise before you spend that kind of money is to buy some small cheap drone and fly it around so you learn the basics before you send you expensive drone into a catastrophic crash into the bushes and are unable to recover it.

RedSledTeam · 10-20-2016, 02:34 PM

Bob,
I bought this for my Son to learn the art of Droning...

https://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-Altitu...6NGRJM3FQADJ4Z

He absolutely loves it! And it is very easy to fly with the return to home switch, GPS hold, Altitude hold, and follow-me modes. It also has a screen on the controller that is FPV (First Person View), really cool to see what the camera sees when you are flying! Check out the video I posted. Not much $$$ either.

Enjoy! ...Ed

makobob · 10-20-2016, 03:22 PM

Thank you ED, it's bigger brother looks cool too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

Bob,
I bought this for my Son to learn the art of Droning...

https://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-Altitu...6NGRJM3FQADJ4Z

He absolutely loves it! And it is very easy to fly with the return to home switch, GPS hold, Altitude hold, and follow-me modes. It also has a screen on the controller that is FPV (First Person View), really cool to see what the camera sees when you are flying! Check out the video I posted. Not much $$$ either.

Enjoy! ...Ed

RedSledTeam · 10-20-2016, 03:30 PM

The 'bigger brother' is on my Christmas list!

makobob · 10-21-2016, 03:34 PM

So after a few phone calls, guess what???????? There seem to be NO Karmas in the US for sale, none. Maybe by Thanksgiving but should be in time for Christmas????? Tight lines.

Mr_Fixit · 10-24-2016, 10:01 AM

FYI - Hubsan drones make use of nylon gears between the motor and the prop (You can see the offset in the picture there). This makes for not only a noisy flight, but often mechanical issues develop over time. Dust and various particulates tend to build up in there. If you have even a small crash, the alignment can be compromised and cause the drone to fail or fly strangely.

RedSledTeam · 10-24-2016, 11:56 AM

Good to know, Thanks Mr. Fix it!

10-20-2016, 02:34 PM	#2
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Low cost drone with FPV Bob, I bought this for my Son to learn the art of Droning... https://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-Altitu...6NGRJM3FQADJ4Z He absolutely loves it! And it is very easy to fly with the return to home switch, GPS hold, Altitude hold, and follow-me modes. It also has a screen on the controller that is FPV (First Person View), really cool to see what the camera sees when you are flying! Check out the video I posted. Not much $$$ either. Enjoy! ...Ed

10-21-2016, 03:34 PM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	So after a few phone calls, guess what???????? There seem to be NO Karmas in the US for sale, none. Maybe by Thanksgiving but should be in time for Christmas????? Tight lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

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10-19-2016, 08:11 AM	#1
Mr_Fixit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 130	My drones are all home made and transmit video. I receive the video via goggles (FatShark) or a display I mount on my transmitter. The positive is that its a very affordable way to have a lot of fun. If you want high end imaging, you will need a Gopro or some knock off and mount that for recording the flight. You can get really good high resolution cameras for less than $100. If you are inclined towards a solution out of the box, DJI makes good drones. Yuneec also makes some very good platforms. 3DR has a very good platform as well. the 3DR has some really cool auto-pilot features that are fantastic for new pilots. My advise before you spend that kind of money is to buy some small cheap drone and fly it around so you learn the basics before you send you expensive drone into a catastrophic crash into the bushes and are unable to recover it.

10-20-2016, 03:30 PM	#4
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	The 'bigger brother' is on my Christmas list!

10-24-2016, 10:01 AM	#6
Mr_Fixit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 130	FYI - Hubsan drones make use of nylon gears between the motor and the prop (You can see the offset in the picture there). This makes for not only a noisy flight, but often mechanical issues develop over time. Dust and various particulates tend to build up in there. If you have even a small crash, the alignment can be compromised and cause the drone to fail or fly strangely.

10-24-2016, 11:56 AM	#7
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Good to know, Thanks Mr. Fix it!