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

makobob · 10-20-2016, 03:22 PM

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

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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!

Mr_Fixit · 10-24-2016, 01:58 PM

HOWEVER... Please dont take that as advice on NOT to get one. They are affordable and great to learn on.

I strongly advise getting a cheap one (Or two... or ten) to learn on before investing 2k on a good drone.

makobob · 11-09-2016, 12:23 PM

Go Pro KARMA pulled/recalled from the market.
Still looking for drone NOT needing cell, tablet.
Thanks for your suggestions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Fixit

HOWEVER... Please dont take that as advice on NOT to get one. They are affordable and great to learn on.

I strongly advise getting a cheap one (Or two... or ten) to learn on before investing 2k on a good drone.

10-21-2016, 03:34 PM	#3
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

10-20-2016, 03:30 PM	#2
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	The 'bigger brother' is on my Christmas list!

10-24-2016, 10:01 AM	#4
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	#5
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Good to know, Thanks Mr. Fix it!

10-24-2016, 01:58 PM	#6
Mr_Fixit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 130	HOWEVER... Please dont take that as advice on NOT to get one. They are affordable and great to learn on. I strongly advise getting a cheap one (Or two... or ten) to learn on before investing 2k on a good drone.