"LAND OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS"
Aerial film 33 - ABOVE ICELAND - 12 minute HD
Cinematography © Gary P Hayes Photography 2017
Filmed on Dji Phantom 4 Pro and Mavic Pro (original footage 4k) - sometimes easy to spot the differences in quality between the drones, even at this low resolution!
Music 'Iceland Air' composed & performed by Gary Hayes
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Yuneec Breeze 4k Camera Drone Quadcopter Unboxing. This drone has multiple flight modes and can be flown inside. If flying in the US, please register with the FAA. Please fly responsibly and observe all rules. This product is for review. By Chris Rauschnot
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DJI rolled out the new Mavic Pro a few months ago and it’s currently one of the hottest new drones on the market, so I wanted to give you my review of it after having it for a few months. There are way too many features for me to cover here and there are many that I am still learning about, but I’ll cover the basics in hopes that this will help any of you who are considering a Mavic as your first or next drone.
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// SIZE & SPECS
Let’s talk about the “biggest feature” first - the size!
* The Mavic is less than 8” long and 3 1/4” wide and 3 1/4” tall when folded up
* When unfold it’s just over 13” diagonally
* It weighs in at just over 1 1/2 pounds with the props on and battery in
// CONTROLLER
I really love the way the controller is made. It looks and feels a lot like a gaming controller and is very comfortable to hold. The sticks feel quite natural and are very responsive.
First thing to know is that it connects to your phone or tablet and you use the DJI Go app to see what the camera sees as well as to change all kinds of settings on the Mavic. You don’t have to use your phone if you don’t want to because it has a wifi mode that allows you to fly without the controller - but to be honest, since I can get set up and in the air in 60 seconds using my phone connected to the controller, I have never wanted to fly without it.
You can use your iPhone or Android phone to connect to the controller using the included cables. If you have a slim case on your phone, you can leave it on, but thicker cases will have to be removed to allow your phone to fit.
To connect the controller to your phone, all you do is open up the two bottom arms, plug the cable into your phone, and squeeze the two arms together, allowing your phone to fit snugly into the slots in the arms. It took me a little practice, but now I can connect in just a few seconds.
// BUTTONS ON THE CONTROLLER
* At the top left of the controller is a “Return to Home” button.
* Next to the left stick is a pause button that you can press when in certain modes to have it stop and hover.
* At the bottom right of the controller screen is a 5 direction button that you can customize to do things like zoom in and out, change to the map view, and more.
* Then there are two shoulder buttons with the left one used to start/stop recording and the right to take a photo.
* Below each of those are dials that allow you to move the gimbal up and down and to control the exposure settings of the camera.
* Finally, lower down on the back side are two buttons called C1 and C2. These can be customized to do things like center auto focus, playback video, and more.
// DJI GO APP
The DJI Go app allows you to see what the camera sees while you’re flying and provides all kinds of other useful data and controls. You can see how much battery you have left, how high you are, how far away from your launch point you are, how many more minutes of flight you have, how many satellites you’re connected to, how much space you have left on your SD card, camera settings, and much, much more.
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Taking a look at the Eachine E50 selfie drone. This is a clone of the JJRC H37 drone and functions the same, just white in color instead of black.
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DJI Mavic Pro - Breeze 4K Selfie Drone - H109S X4 Pro - I use to edit my videos - TO MY CHANNEL -
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Autel Robotics X-Star Premium Drone with 4K Camera, 1.2-Mile HD Live View & Hard Case (Orange)
About the Product
4K Ultra HD video camera with quick-release 3-axis gimbal stabilizer
HD Live View up to 1.2 miles away and autonomous flight modes via the free Starlink app for iOS or Android (mobile device sold separately)
Dual GPS/GLONASS outdoor navigation, SecureFlyTM magnetic interference protection, and the Starpoint Positioning SystemTM
Intuitive remote controller with LCD display and one-touch action buttons
Included accessories: Premium hard case, 64-GB MicroSD card, intelligent battery, 1-hour fast charger, spare propellers and small parts
Backed by Autel Robotics customer support: U.S. based, seven days a week
Product Description
The X-Star Premium has twice the HD Live View range compared to the X-Star, includes a larger 64-GB card, and comes packed in a semi-hard, splash-proof, zippered premium case.
The X-Star Premium is a sophisticated yet amazingly easy-to-fly quadcopter designed for superb aerial imagery. The 4K camera and 3-axis gimbal can record crystal-clear, smooth Ultra HD videos or take 12-MP photos with HD Live View up to 1.2 miles away. This drone is ready to fly out of the box, and can be flown with or without the help of the free Starlink mobile app. Powered by an intelligent flight control system, dual GPS and GLONASS satellite navigation and aided by the Starpoint Positioning System, the drone stays safe and stable, even indoors or at low altitudes. Where other drones might become erratic or fly away when there is magnetic interference, the X-Star is equipped with our exclusive SecureFly technology to help your drone come back home safely.
Learning to fly the X-Star is easy: you can start the motors, take off and land, hover, or have the drone automatically return home by using the one-touch buttons on the remote controller. The controller’s integrated LCD displays critical flight information, allowing the Starlink mobile app to show fullscreen live HD video. Starlink brings a wealth of autopilot features such as follow, orbit, waypoints, and also lets you adjust camera settings and record images in flight. With the X-Star Premium from Autel Robotics, a new perspective is just one flight away.
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Review and flight video of the Sharper Image DX-4 Drone. This drone is awesome and costs just under $100. The Auto Hover works great, no need to worry about adjusting the height when you're flying around. FPV on this drone also works very well. Connect it to your smart phone using the app and you can see what the drone sees in real time!
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If ViFly get the PID tuning right and use a better camera, this "buy and fly" miniquad would be a great introduction to the hobby for anyone who's starting from scratch.
I will tune the flight controller for rate/acro mode and publish the PIDs when I've done so but that camera really makes the FPV experience less than optimal on anything other than a perfectly sunny day.
Pros:
- everything you need (except for video eyewear) in a single box
- super-tough (you aren't going to break this easily)
- flies straight out of the box (in angle and horizon mode)
Cons:
- it's pretty heavy so flight times are a bit short
- the quick-start manual is fine but there's no "in-depth" documentation
- the FPV camera sucks under anything but perfect conditions
- the tuning in rate/acro mode needs work
Bottom line:
So close to being the perfect "starting from nothing" introductory miniquad. If ViFly can address the shortcomings it would be a great option for anyone who just wants to buy and fly their first miniquad.
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This smaller sized quadcopter includes a 3MP 720p camera with a 120 degree wide angled lens. Find it here Portable size should be good for hikers wishing a small/light camera quadcopter
- Very maneuverable flier.
- 3MP camera with 120 degree wide angled lens.
- Widely available batteries.
- Headless (CF) mode and one key return.
- Controller buttons are all labeled.
- Does not require FAA registration.
Cons
- Numerous dropouts and loss of control occured in my test flight at relatively short range. When the quadcopter loses controller signal, it maintains last control input for up to 10 seconds. This can cause flyways or crashes, especially if flying down wind.
Description:
Brand Name: Eachine
Item Name: 2.4G 6 Axis RC Quadcopter
Item NO.: H99D
Frequency: 2.4G
Gyro: 6 axis
Color: Blue, Green
Control Distance: About 60m
Charger Time: About 20mins
Flight Time: 5-6mins
Battery: 3.7V 380mAh (included)
Remote Control: 4 x AA battery (not included)
Quadcopter Size: 23cm * 20.5cm * 7.5cm
Function: ascend / descend / forward / backward / side flying / 360°rolling action / 3D / LED / camera / CF mode / One keyreturn
Package includes:
1 x Eachine H99D RC Quadcopter, 1 x 3MP HD camera, 1 x Transmitter, 1 x 3.7V 380mAh Battery, 1 x USB charger, 4 x Propeller, 1 x 4GB SD card, 1 x Card Reader, 1 x Screwdriver, 1 x English Manual
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This inexpensive GPS camera drone seems to be a reincarnation of the popular Cheerson CX-20. Buy it here Reasonably priced for a large GPS camera drone.
- Relatively rapid GPS lock on.
- Includes GPS position hold, and return to home/landing.
- Setup and operation, along with operating switches all are extremely similar to the popular Cheerson CX-20. The body shape seems to be the primary difference.
- Compatable with mission planner software.
- Optional telemetry version available.
- Optional follow me GPS watch is planned for the near future.
- Fast and maneuverable flier in manual and altitude hold mode.
Cons
- Does not come with stabilized gimbal, or camera mounting bracket.
- Not very stable in the wind. Flight controller seems to lag a bit in control response to sudden changes in wind gusts.
- Throttle response somewhat sluggish in GPS mode.
- Requires FAA registration.
Description:
Brand name: Eachine
Item number: Pioneer E350
Frequency : 2.4G
Channel : 8CH
Gyro:6 Axis
Motor type:2212 980KV brushless motor
Main rotors:9045*4
ESC: 20AM brushless ESC
Receiver: 2.4Ghz,8 channel receiver
Transmitter: 2.4Ghz,8 channel and programmable.
GPS MODULE
Battery: 3S 11.1V 2200mAh
Flight weight: 895g
Range of control: 700-1200m
Flight time: 15mins
Functions: GPS hold system, auto-return, up and down, forward and backward, side-flying, left and right turning, hover.
Features:
With GPS hold system.
With GPS RTL system.
Gowatch controller easy, intuitive controls.
One key to return function makes it easily to find the way home.Failsafe Return to home.
Lower voltage warning & RTL features.
With optional Follow me function, increase aircraft follower remote controller,arbitrary and easy manipulation. Optional telemetry and mission planner by default.
Support Andropilot GROUND STATION.
BTU MODULE & 915mHz Date-Link (Adjustable parameters) .
Intelligent Orientation Control.
Package included:
1 x Eachine Pioneer E350 Quadcopter, 1 x Transmitter, 1 x Battery, 1 x Charger, 4 x Propeller, 1 x Manual
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HUBSAN H502E is a fantastic quadcopter, i had so much fun flying it. It made me wish i had a second battery as the standard 12 minutes of flight time isn't enough. In this flight test review we look at the controller, gps and other features like Return To Home.
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Come along for a drone flight over the surface of Mars! Well, Trona Pinnacles, California which might as well be Mars :-). Buy the UPAir One here or here on Amazon GPS FPV explorer quadcopter has plenty of special features including 5.8Ghz FPV, on screen display (OSD), high resolution 7" monitor, two axis gimbal, and HD camera. IMO this quadcopter is still the best bang for your buck in terms of the features provided for the price.
Pros
- Very little assembly required (just prop installation). Gimbal, camera, landing gear, and everything else was already installed out of the box.
- GPS with dual compass that does not require compass calibration prior to flight (calibrates itself automatically during flight).
- Long range FPV (I've been able to get out to about 600 meters).
- High resolution 7" monitor with on screen display (OSD) of pertinent flight information. Includes camera recording status, GPS satellite status, compass direction, range, total distance travelled, flight mode, total flight time, takeoff elevation, remaining battery power, speed, attitude, and my personal favorite... the arrow pointing home ;-)
- Long range control (out to 1000 m).
- Failsafe return to home on loss of signal or low battery.
- Comes with Firefly 2K or 4K HD camera. It has gyro stabilization, although I didn't not turn it on. The selection shows a video camera icon with dampener balls attached. Again, I had that turned off for this flight.
The camera also has varied field of view. I have wide angle selected for FPV flying. But it can be reduced to medium and narrow field of view (for those that don't like fisheye).
The camera also has WiFi, so that the camera can be viewed in flight and controlled by the Firefly FPV app available on Google Play and iTunes.
- Two axis stabilized gimbal with tilt control.
- 5400mah quadcopter smart battery (I've been getting over 14 minutes flight time with it)
- Controller powered by 11.1V 2200mah LiPo battery.
- Flight modes include GPS position hold, altitude hold, IOC (headless mode), and return to home.
Cons
- Instruction manual was incorrect regarding the switch positions of the transmitter. May result in accidentally leaving the transmitter on.
- Controller's antennas (5.8Ghz FPV and 2.4Ghz control) are not removable/replaceable. In other words, can't install better antennas to replace the stock ones.
- Landings can be bouncy, but haven't tilted the quadcopter yet in landing.
- High speed flying in altitude hold results in climbing of the quadcopter.
- Requires FAA registration to be flown in the USA.
Specifications:
Total Weight (including battery,camera and gimbal): 1280G
Battery Type: Li-Po battery with a full capacity of 5400mAh
Propeller: 9450
Wheelbase: 355mm
Motor: 2212
Maximum Ascending Velocity: 3m/s
Maximum Descending Velocity: 1.8m/s
Maximum Tilting Angle: 45°/s
Maximum Horizontal Speed (in GPS Mode): 12m/s
Hovering Accuracy (During a Safe Flight):
Vertical:1m Horizontal: 1.6m
Duration of Auto-hover:
Full-load (1280g): 16min Aircraft alone (1085g): 22min
Remote Controller
Communication Range (in open areas): 1000m
Working Frequency: 2.4G
FPV
Working Frequency: 5.8G
Maximum Communication Range (in open areas): 800M
Camera
Lens: SONY(1/2.3 inches) 12 Megapixel And 4K 24@FPS Backside Illumination CMOS.
Function: Continuous shooting of eleven 12-Megapixel photos within one second
Time-lapse photography enables you to capture spectacular footages,just as a professional photographer do.
Featuring adjustable shooting angles,the camera contains a particular algorithm capable of setting distorting degrees to fit diverse shooting scenes.
Built-in parameters like ISO,Sharpness,Adjustable colors help to achieve different shooting effects in accordance with the scenes.
Brushless Gimbal
Accuracy of Angle Control: ±0.2°
Controllable Rotational Range: Pitching -30°to90°
Maximum Controlling Rotational Velocity: Pitching 15°/s
Connection with the camera on demand through Wi-Fi allows you to share the unique footages,transmit videos or photos to your smart phone.
Package Included:
1 x Upair Quadcopter, 1 x Quadcopter Battery, 1 x Tranmitter With Monitor, 1 x Transmitter Battery, 1 x Camera (2K/4K),1 x Quadcopter Charger, 1 x Transmitter Charger
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This little quadcopter is very portable, and actually has a very nice camera. Find it here 2MP 720p HD camera. Actually produces reasonably good video with good view angle. Dropped frames shown in this video was caused by the cheap memory card provided with the quadcopter.
- Very smooth flier for smooth video
- Comes with needed microSD card and card reader, although card speed could be better.
- small portable size of quadcopter and camera make this a good small backpack (or fannypack :) quad.
- Uses widely available generic 380mah LiPo batteries
- All control buttons labeled with easy to understand symbols
- Headless mode and one key return.
- Does not require FAA registration.
Con's
- Provided memory card is insufficient to keep up with needed write speed for the camera's video. Recommend getting a better Class 10 card for improved video.
- Range is limited at about 40 meters.
- Not an aggressive flier. Very docile. Meant primarily for aerial video.
Specifications
Brand: YiZhan
Model: i4S
Quantity: 1 Piece
Frequency: 2.4G
Gyro: 6 axis
Product battery: 3.7V 450mAh(Included)
Remote battery: 2 x AA dry battery(Not included)
Charging time: 50 mins
Flying time: 4 mins
R/C distance: about 30m
Function: Up/down, left/right sideward fight, forward/backward, turn left/right, rolling 360 degrees, Headless Mode, One Key Return
Dimensions & Weight (Main Product)
Dimension 13.5x 14.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight about 42g
Package Contents: 1 x YiZhan Quadcopter, 1 x Transmitter, 1 x USB cable, 1 x Screwdriver, 4 x Propeller, 1 x Manual
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This is one small camera quadcopter. Find it here the solar charging powerbank here Small and cheap.
- Camera view angle is good and is pointed forward.
- Quadcopter comes with needed microSD memory card and USB card reader so that you'll be able to record and download your videos.
- Headless mode, but no one key return.
- Does not require FAA registration.
Con's
- Low resolution 0.3MP camera.
- Although powerful, it is somewhat heavy. Can enter vortex ring state rather easily.
and here is its flight No.: FQ777-951C
Frequency: 2.4G
Color: White,Black
Flying distance: 50M
Camera: 0.3MP
Controller mode: Mode 2
Charging time: About 35mins
Flying time: About 6mins
Working frequency: 2.4Ghz
Flight Weight: About 21g (including battery)
Flight battery: 3.7V 150mAh Li-Po battery
Transmitter battery: 3x AAA battery( not included )
Charging voltage:3.7V
Quadcopter dimensions: 90x40x30mm
With SD card and card reader
Package Content: 1 x FQ777-951C quadcopter, 1 x Transmitter, 1 x Card reader, 1 x 2G SD card,
1x USB charger, 1 x 3.7V 150mAh Li-Po Battery, 8 x Blade, 4 x Blade cover, 1 x Instruction manual
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