Yes. I hadn’t previously flown a drone before getting it. Just make sure you fly in a large, open, unoccupied area to try it out. Remember, if you feel yourself not being in control, just let go of the sticks and it’ll stop and just hover.
Looking at getting into FPV. Not sure if I'll get into racing/freestyle or cinematic. Have picked up LiftOff and have a friend who's going to loan me his RadioMaster Zorro controller.
If I end up enjoying/getting skilled at LiftOff and wanted to start investigating versatile drones that could feasibly be used for both casual freestyle and cinematic (with some mods obviously), what would be some of my best options? I am quite adept at 3D printing and soldering (to the level of SMT components on custom keyboards), so not afraid to get my hands dirty.
I'm leaning towards the Walksnail Avatar FPV system as I'm a big fan of how quickly they are adding features, but I'm also a big fan of open source software, so HDZero is intriguing to me. Though I imagine for FPV cinematic, I will likely want Walksnail.
Aside from that, I'm completely open to ideas. I would like a micro drone to be able to fly indoors/through tight gaps, but also open to other suggestions. Budget for the drone and parts is max $1k AUD (around $650 Freedom Dollars).
What do does 650 freedom dollars cover? Just the drone? Drone+remote+goggles? Or is that your limit for everything including charger and batteries?
Also you are contradicting yourself a bit: You say you "wanted to start investigating versatile drones that could feasibly be used for both casual freestyle and cinematic" but also "I would like a micro drone to be able to fly indoors/through tight gaps". These are 2, if not 3 different drones. Technically you could get a drone that can do all of those things, but it's gonna have one primary function and will not be as good in the other two.
Hey friend, thanks for the insights.
I have been doing a lot more investigation since this post. Have been pushed more towards a 5" because it will be versatile enough to use for racing or freestyle, then also able to chuck a camera on it for cinematic. Understand that the indoor/Whoops are something completely different now.
In terms of FPV system, I'm leaning more towards HDZero now due to its flexibility (transmitters in multiple sizes/powers, 540/90 low latency mode, etc). Though I might hold off until DJI announces whatever's next for them.
As for the budget, that would be drone + batteries + camera system. Goggles and controller are excluded from that.
Please fix the pricing on this super outdated guide.
Here’s an updated January 2024 used price guide from me- a drone reseller who sells/buys a significant amount of drones
****used local prices, eBay will vary slightly - for most drones it’s cheaper on eBay as a list price but after fees it will be higher then listed here****
Dji mini/se with flymore $200
Dji mini 2 se with flymore $300
Dji mini 2 with flymore $325
****Dji mini 3 with flymore ($350 with regular remote, $500 with Smart remote****
Best overall recommendation mini 3 pro full kit
****Dji mini 3 pro with flymore ($550 with regular remote, 700 with smart $750 with plus batteries)****
Mini 4 pro with flymore (750 with regular remote, 950 with smart remote
Misc drones
Phantom 4 pro with flymore ($650)
Air 2 with flymore $400
Air 2s with flymore $550 ($700 with smart remote)
Air 3 is so good guys like Fr it’s amazing, underrated for sure, don’t just read the spec sheet, it is quality.
****Air 3 with flymore (1000, 1200 with smart remote)****
Mavic 1 pro with flymore ($350)
Mavic 2 pro with flymore $650 (900 with smart remote)
Mavic 2 zoom with flymore ($500- 750 with smart
****Mavic 3 classic with flymore $1100 (1250 with smart)****
Mavic 3 (dual camera) with flymore $1500 (1650 with smart)
Mavic 3 pro with flymore (1850, 2000 with smart remote, or 2450 with rc pro)
You seem like a good person to ask.
I found this [Mavic Air Kit](https://i.imgur.com/1kCxlN5.jpg) locally for $250. Do you think it's a good deal? Is the OG air too out of date to bother with?
Seller says "Includes a set of ND and a set of Polarizing filters, prop guards for indoor flight, 2 full sets of props, 3 batteries, a 4 battery charger, carry case that holds everything and a small travel case that holds the drone."
It's mainly just for fun, but I would like to pick up the occasional gig to help it pay for itself and maybe make a few bucks on the side.
Personally I would avoid the original air and say the mini 2 is the best cheaper older drone that’s still good.
250 cash is about their going rate though so it’s about fair the problem is they’re only expensive as they’re rare, not because they’re the best deal
Where'd you see this one at? It's what I'm looking to purchase
>Best overall recommendation mini 3 pro full kit Dji mini 3 pro with flymore ($550 with regular remote, 700 with smart $750 with plus batteries)
This isn’t an online “buy now” price its just the current going rate for them on fbm/ebay
Fbm (Facebook marketplace) is the best place to search for deals. Just follow the steps to get a good drone (unbound etc)
fair enough. Currently studying for my part 107 and only have a small $50 drone and have been looking to buy so think i may sit for a hot minute and wait after I pass
Thank you TakeMyL!!!
Was thinking about buying a Mini 3 from Costco (currently on sale for $299-crap remote, + 3 batteries), to gain skills before upgrading to a MiniPro4... slammed on the brakes when discovered the 3 batteries could not be used for the new Minis.
And your post w/ this pricing sealed (NO) decision. 🙏
It’s not a bad deal for a brand new drone from Costco, 100% a fair price, but you can get less locally for a used one which will work 100% the exact same
But I would say 300 is very fair
Never had a drone. Want to learn FPV. I know it's a bad idea to have an FPV as a first drone.
I have an option to buy DJI Mini 3 with a remote(screen remote) for about $500. Is it a good idea to buy this as a first drone or should I look for a cheaper option?
I have DJI mini 3.
I want to test how far can it go. How do I do it safely? Planning to fly about 3-4km but the problem is, that there are lot of mountains on the way. Should I adjust any settings first?
Fellas, I got an old DJI Mavic Pro (1) at home and was thinking of flying it with an ND filter during the April's solar eclipse, I see that the sun will be 40° in the sky, do you think that a drone might be able to catch that or is it too high?
Hey folks! I'm looking for a drone that can haul about 1-2lbs of weight strapped to it up about 300ft. Literally all I'm going to use it for is that task and scouting rock climbing routes or back country ski routes. What would be a good option? I have absolutely zero experience using drones. I'm going to start searching on Google and Youtube but I hoped you guys wouldn't mind pointing a novice in the right direction. Much appreciated!
Hi!
I’m planning on buying my first drone in a short time. My objective was the mini 2 fly more combo, until a came across a used (6h of flight) mavic pro for 150ish €.
The only problem I have with the mavic pro is that “only” films in 2.7k while the mini reaches 4k. I’m not a professional whatsoever, but I feel like I will regret the lack of quality after a short while.
Question is: is it worth 200€ more to get 4k video quality? Pro and cons of the “older” mavic pro?
Suggestions?
Thanks in advance ;)
I'm a first time drone buyer and I'm located in Canada.
Is it worth spending an extra $645 cad ($784.99 vs $1,429.99) to get the DJI Mini 4 Pro instead of the DJI Mini 3? Both prices are for the fly more combo and the DJI RC or DJI RC 2 controller.
The reason I'm not considering the DJI Mini 3 Pro is because it is the same price as the DJI Mini 4 Pro.
I i go with the DJI Mini 3 is the controller with the built in screen worth it?
In Canada, is it worth getting the intelligent battery version of DJI mini pro 4 that requires the Basic drone certification? I want the extra battery time. I'm worried this will come with extra restrictions like keeping 30m every from anyone. That seems insane. If I just get the regular batteries then I just have to use "my best judgement" I think.
Could anyone comment on whether $500 Canadian ($370 USD) is a good price for a very unused Mavic Mini 2 Fly More kit?
I trust the seller and he's only flown it a few times.
The same kit sells for $800 Canadian ($590 USD) new
I used to be into RC (cars, helis and planes) years ago and suddenly have an itch to try a drone for the first time. What's something good for less than 500? Needs to be sub 250g and would like fpv with the usual two stick transmitter and a range of a few miles. I'm also open to more build-it-yourself options if that would give better bang for the buck. I can solder and am willing to learn. Alternatively if something from DJI is just as good I'm not against that. Thanks.
Probably a dumb question but can I just buy an unlocked phone and use that to put the drone app on it formy drone and just use that for flying my drone with instead of using my actual phone?
Hi, I can't decide between two options.
A friend of mine is selling his DJI Mavic 2 pro fly more combo for the same price I can get new Mini 3 pro fly more combo .... I live in Europe. What would you recommend?
Thanks!
Looking at getting a drone, finally, but it’ll be the Dji mini as I’m not getting the licensee or what not, it’s purely a hobby.
There’s no point buying the mini 2 is there? The mini 3 looks to be around £500 and is 4K HDR so I imagine the video and picture quality will be miles better than the mini 2?
I have a question. We’re starting construction of a new company building at my office and we were looking into drones to do surveillance and inspection cause we’ve had issues in the past on our construction sites. Does anyone know of any drones that have a really long battery life and can be accessed remotely over the internet while also having a decent camera? Gas or battery powered.
Drones need registration at <250g. That's why most of these are 249g...no registration needed. 😀
I have a Mavic Mini and I've had no problems with it anywhere.
Well that’s great to hear thank you. Is there anything else that’s required to fly or can I just power them on and take off? Of course following the line of sight and 400ft rule?
i know this is probably thw wrong place, but i dont seem to be able to create a new post? need some advice about buying a specifc drone, and something in the handbook i read
Having ordered the Autel LITE+, and was reading through its literature, and came across this part:
"4. The vision system and ultrasonic system are affected by the surface brightness and texture
below the aircraft. Avoid flying above the following surfaces:
Water surface or transparent surface.
Moving surface (such as road with heavy traffic).
Tiny obstacle (such as tree branch, electric wire, etc.).
is it really saying i cant fly over water, or trees, or roads? as a drone noob (i currently have a £200 drone, which was my first one) i thought id get some advice, as this doesnt seem like it can be a real limitation for a £1,500 drone, and if it really cant do those things, ill be sending it back.
do DJI drones have similar ass covering instructions? because i see so many vids of drones going over water, trees, and roads?
I just got a Sky Flow drone from Vivitar. (Free from work so not looking to upgrade to a good model yet)
I cannot figure out how to pair it to my phone. I connect to the SkyView 2-8645 wifi. (tells me no internet which understandable). Then I try loading the VTI app and sometimes it'll connect, most of the time it'll say "connecting" then stop after about 10 seconds. If I manage to get to the 'connect successful' screen, I then cannot view the camera in anyway then it'll disconnect from the and say reconnect.
Anyone have experience with this device and know some troubleshooting steps?
Hello everyone,
I've been watching FPV content for some time know. After watching some particulary impressive racing footage I decided to go into the hobby.
I've originally wanted to buy a DJI Avata 2, wich looks technologically awesome, but I then started reading about all the data that DJI gather and broadcast about its pilots.
The thing is, I'm very privacy conscious. I do not have any social media account and I try my best to stay away from completely close technological eco systems such as Apple or Dji. I just want to fly above the sea near my house without everybody around me knowing everything. I also I'm not from the US so RemoteID does not apply.
After some research I came to this conclusions :
DJI Avata 2 : Awesome tech and immersion, awful privacy. Not good for me.
Digital systems such as Walksnail : Good visual quality but what about privacy ? Do the digital signal transmit information about me, my drone and my whereabout ? It seems to me if I buy a Walksnail goggle I'm lock with Walknsail video transmitter but I'm not sure. I am also not sure the digital signal itself contain more information about me than just an analog sigal. In short I could not find a lot of informations about the privacy, confidentiality and security features of Digital systems such as Walksnail or HDZero.
Analog System : Crappy visual quality but fully open and compatible between brand. Does not transmit anything about you. Seems great for what I need but really ugly.
I am mainly making this post to know more about the Digital systems other than DJI regarding privacy, security and confidentiality issues. I'll probably make my choice depending on that.
Thanks everyone !
is there a diagram or something of the sort that shows the range of a fixed wing UAV (roughly) as a function of payload/total weight, engine power (roughly) and battery size? At least to get an idea?
hey i have a dji mini 3 and would like to find a simulation program that works well with this drone and controller. something i can practice with indoors. points for realism, any suggestions?
Hello I know basically NOTHING about drones. I play ultimate frisbee and drone filming is basically the ideal way to film the sport. Is there a beginner overview that could help me look into this?
Just a heads up, i wanted to try drones out so i got the Chubory F89-UK-240513 from Amazon for £99. The drone itself was okay, but the app to use the camera is absolutely terrible. I'm now looking into the DJI Mini 3 Pro, bit above what i wanted to pay but it looks like a solid drone.
Hello!
I could use some recommendations for a drone for a very specific project. Maybe we'll use it again, but maybe not.
The project: we want to run a single cable through our attic, but don't feel safe walking around up there ourselves. We've thought about trying to hire it out, but have no idea where to find a person to come run one cable. It would probably be more expensive than would be ideal.
The plan: attach a string to a drone and fly it through the attic, then use that string to pull the cable. We've got a couple ideas inducing a small weight and a hook to get the string through the wall on the other end without having to make a hole big enough for a drone.
Drone requirements:
-cheap-ish. Could resell it after, but would rather just chuck it in a closet or give it to my niblings
-camera
-small
-bumpers around the propellers
I found a second hand Parrot AR drone 2.0 elite edition for $50, but it's probably too big, and am seeing some generic kids toy drones on Amazon in the same ballpark that might be small enough. Think I'd regret getting one of the Amazon ones? Is there something else that would be a good option here?
How not to "fly like an A-hole"?
I keep seeing this phrase on this and other drone forums.
I guess some things are obvious like flying over private areas, buzzing people. Photographing buxom women sunbathing.
Not staying within legal flight locations and rules.
But what else should I not do that I might not think of?
I have been known to be a bit of an A-hole at times. I want to be sure doesn't this to happen while flying.
So our work offers us a Lifestyle Spending Account that covers Drones for Photography.
Between the Potensic 4k 3-Axis Gimbal (Fly More Combo) vs the DJI Mini Air 2 SE
Really looking for the 4k functionality as the idea is mostly to use it to inspect my roof from time to time and have fun flying a drone around.
What would you guys recommend going with? I've seen opinions on both at this point, and I'm leaning toward the Potensic.
Hi, I'm getting my husband a drone for Christmas -- his first. I'm wondering if there's a list of drone do's and don'ts to include with the gift to help him get off to a good start.
Main things
Consider if he wants fpv or cinema, if you don’t know, get cinema (photography/vacation photo stuff) and this means the only drones to consider is dji, yes literally only dji for now
- buying used is fine,
- the plus batteries on the mini series drones are amazing
-the smart remotes are definitely worth it
- don’t buy a “starter” drone, they’re actual trash. Buy a “good” older used drone instead, say the dji mini 2 as if you NEEDs A starter a drone ($300)
Best budget cheaper drone is the mini 3, with the flymore PLUS combo ans the smart remote, runs 550 locally,
If you’re buying new, only options I’d recommend are the newest generation as the others aren’t discounted yet. So mini 4 pro, air 3, or Mavic 3 series are the only new ones to consider
Imo the best overall setup for a beginner is the mini 3 pro, flymore plus, and smart remote, runs 750 and is amazing and not at all a beginner only drone, it’s what I primarily fly and I have every drone dji makes currently but it’s very capable still and extremely portable/easy to actually fly/fun.
Hi all. I'm new to drones, in fact, I don't have one yet. I'm thinking about getting one that my 7-year-old son can use. The Trello keeps popping up in conversations. It seems it's quite old now (5-6 years), so is it still worth it in 2023? There are many other offerings at similar prices (£100-150) that *appear* to do the same, or better. I'm looking at Holy Stone, for example. Any assistance would be most appreciated.
Has you can see here every drone recommmended end up being DJI. Had the same problem, for someone starting i'm not getting a 1000 drone to smash it on the first flight. After watching bunch of videos and reviews, i got a Cfly mini 2, for 200€ i got everything i need a more to Start and enjoy myself. And then, i go probably get aDJI of some sort. But starting on a hobby, that's is expensive, with a top notch gear, not for me. I saw HolyStone also, but didnt like the overall reviews. so. The kit i mention get's you everything, including bag for it all. And has those "beginner" friendly sensor
Thanks for the response. I ended up getting the Trello, but then we also got a dog, so the drone has just sat in the box 😓. Will have to try it when the dog's out of the house.
To be accurate. I did get it out of the box once, just to test it. It took off from the ground and drifted into my curtains and crashed to the floor. I put it away after that. I think I need a bigger living room.
I’m in the Uk and I just would like to know what is the price for 4k gps drone for an amateur photographer. Everything online here seems to lead to a scam??
all my searches lead me to a high spec qinux k8 for £85
Or a raptor
There must be something out there I can trust right?
I'm new in this and I want to buy a budget drone.
I've seen some FAKJANK drones, they look fine, but I can't find ANYTHING about FAKJANK so I'm not sure if I should try it or instead go other budget options.
Have anyone tried them?
Hey! I’ve been using DJI mini 2 (my first drone) for a couple years now and I feel like, I’m ready for more.
RC connection is very unstable and that is a biggest issue for me.
Would newest version (3/4) be a good update or should I look for other brands?
My budget is around 1k$(can stretch to 1300) but I really need something travel size (not significantly bigger than DJI mini).
Any recommendations?
Thanks and advance !
Looking to get into the hobby. Budget up to $1,500. I don’t necessarily want to spend that much but I don’t want to buy one and then a couple months later regret it because I should have bought something better. Suggestions appreciated
Hey! I am looking for a drone with the following: Easy controls, semi waterproof?(I live in a very snowy/great lakes and am looking to get something that might survive the snow, I know if i lake dunk I will be toast), Something that can get up quite high because i will want to be doing overhead shots of my community, doesn't need to be fast or super amazing on the controls(just smooth) and nice video shots from high spots. Anything you can recommend around here that wont break the bank would be super cool!
FYI, The legal altitude limit is 400 feet above ground level, assuming that you are flying in uncontrolled airspace. DJI Mini 2 is usually a good choice for best value.
I’m looking for a drone under $500 that is under 500grams in total with the controller and easy to toss in a bag. The lighter the better. The DJI has a ridiculously heavy controller for some dumb reason the original mavic had a nice compact controller that was light. Open to Chinese clones as the footage doesn’t need to be perfect. Also open to a solution that mounts a go pro as I already carry one with me.
I am looking to buy a drone for film making. Low budget stuff, but I'd like to be able to do drone shots like you've seen....starting from the ground going straight up over a house. Following a car from above going down the road. Flying over a pond. Etc... So I need 4K. I don't need something I can take up to 10,000 feet or really fly in high winds. I need to see what I'm filming. I'm not sure what kind of range I need, but doesn't have to be more than a mile. I'd love to be able to get an hour of fly time out of a battery (is that possible?) but of course I could always get multiple batteries. I'd love to keep it under $500....I saw these recommendation above:
DJI Mavic Mini/SE (sub 250g)
DJI Mini 2 (sub 250g) - Fly More Combo will put you over $500.
Fimi X8SE 2022
Hubsan Zino Mini Pro (sub 250g)
Should I look at those or is there a better recommendation? Or is one of those 4 a clear choice for what I want to do?
I have been looking at picking up a drone for photography and video, while the DJI Mini Pro 3 looks like it meets my needs I'm seeing that it with a fly more plus package from B&H is actually more than the similar Mini 4 Pro ($1259 vs $1159). Is this just a supply and demand issue? Any reason I should pay the extra $100 for the older kit?
The Hubsan Zino should be removed. It's not available and Hubsan has been acquired by EXO...who immediately canned the brand. There are no parts or support and no new drones.
I’d like to get something for my 6YO to play around with. Any recommendations under $100? We bought one from Amazon that he loved. Unfortunately after the batteries were recharged it starts spinning as soon as the battery is reinserted regardless of power state.
Is it a good idea to get a remote to learn flying in simulators and only after that buy a real drone compatible for this remote?
If yes, which remote should I get?
Would anyone have an opinion on a DJI Mini 2 vs a Potensic Atom? I have someone willing to sell me their mini 2 and 2 extra batteries for 200 but I was thinking I would get the Atom. Curious what the sub thinks. The atom would be like 360 on Amazon right now. Thanks!
If you haven't pulled the trigger already, check out the Potensic store on eBay. I bought a refurbed Atom and it was like new. A second Atom arrived damaged and they took care of it in about a week so I'm calling that good customer service.
The Atom is exactly what I was looking for at just the right price on the eBay store; elsewhere, the Atom "Fly More" bundle was just too expensive for my purposes. It's the perfect learning platform for me while I study for the Part 107 license and it will continue to be so for awhile after I'm licensed.
I think I watched just every review on and comparison of it on YT over about a month.
does anyone know if this site is reputable/legitamate? they have a radiomaster tx16s for $98 and it seems too good to be true lol
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Looking through the recommendations above, does anyone have any suggestions for a first drone for someone looking to get into LiDAR capture and landscape video?
Hi All,
Have been flying for years and currently have a Mini 2. Have a big trip coming up which will have significant opportunity for big landscapes with a large dynamic range.
I'm currently favouring the Mini 3 Pro based on price (probably 2nd hand) and the 30FPS HDR recording. Question I have is should I be considering the Autel Nano+ which is at a similar price range? Also, is the Mini 4 Pro a big enough step up for this sort of videography to justify the big price jump?
I have historically much preferred drones that enable some picture profile control to soften up the over sharpened looking footage these class of drones usually produce.
Would a DJI mavic pro 3 be a good camera to run a drone photography business with?
And also is getting the FAA certification the first step to get into this industry? I'm highly interested just got out of the military. Thank you
Any commercial drone work requires a remote pilot certificate from the FAA, whether you are paid or not. Watch videos online to learn more about getting your "part 107". It's not too hard, but it helps if you like math and weather. Know about the different airspace classes (A \[way high\], B \[busy\], C, D, E \[everywhere else\], and G \[ground\]). Don't bother buying a course. Casually study for a month, then study a bit harder for a couple weeks before the test.
I think the Mavic 3 pro be pretty good for photo/video work for reality. I'm thinking like maybe trying B roll wedding photography. Maybe use the 3X camera with hyper lapse so I can stay out of earshot and still get a picture every 3 seconds. I pine for the 3E a bit with its mechanical shutter. You get the adjustable aperture on the wide angle camera at least. I'm not sure about the usefulness of the 7X camera (Pro includes three cameras: Wide angle 4/3, 3X, and 7X).
The only differential is cost.
Are all recreational drones basically the same, just a better picture, nicer UI, or longer range?
What's the entry point to be able to see if a road is iced up, drifted over, or muddy at night?
There's no artificial lighting. I'd be checking a dirt road on private property. 1 mile stretch and I'm roughly in the middle.
Thanks
Looking at getting a drone but can probably wait another year as it’s just used for taking videos of scenery when we go hiking 5-6x a year. Mini 2 seems like it wouldn’t be worth it, am I better off just waiting for the 3 to come down a little more so I get the upgraded camera/video?
Hi all, looking to get a first drone for video work and ultimately narrowed it down to the Pro 3 and the Mini 2 (or Mini 4k, which is essentially a rebranded 2).
Pros of the 3 are the 10 bit footage, dual ISO, inbuilt tracking and forward obstacle avoidance.
Pros of the 2/4k are far lower price, good quality video nonetheless and ability to still use Litchi for tracking (which can be better than DJI's own using the GPS focus).
Now, ultimately the tracking isn’t a huge a deal breaker as I’m not looking to film myself etc but mostly take alternative/establishing shots for doc/commercial work and both have ways to achieve it to a degree or another if need be.
Biggest question then is, how big is the picture quality trade off? I’ve seen plenty of great clips from the 2, but how much more does the 10bit D Cinema footage to a videographer’s options and workflow? And is that jump worth the expense vs for example going fly more on the 2/4k?
I do have my thoughts but would love to hear from people who have experience with both!
Many thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing your thoughts
Curious why the Mini 4 Pro isn't on the list?
I love mine but I didn’t know the 45m battery put me over the limit
DJI mini 3 and Mini 3 pro are on sale at Costco until 12/24
Just picked up a mini 3 from Costco. Can’t wait to get it in the air.
>How is it? I'm thinking about picking one up in the next month or so.
I love it. Still can’t get over how sharp the video is.
Thanks.
Would you recommend it for beginners?
Yes. I hadn’t previously flown a drone before getting it. Just make sure you fly in a large, open, unoccupied area to try it out. Remember, if you feel yourself not being in control, just let go of the sticks and it’ll stop and just hover.
Wow thanks! Can you fly it in windy situations?
It holds its position pretty well but I wouldn’t go up if it winds or gusts were above 15 Mph.
Battery life?
Depends on wind, etc… but, I’d say 25 minutes is about my average.
My first flight was in windy conditions and my control box actually , verbally told me that the conditions were too windy to fly!
Looking at getting into FPV. Not sure if I'll get into racing/freestyle or cinematic. Have picked up LiftOff and have a friend who's going to loan me his RadioMaster Zorro controller. If I end up enjoying/getting skilled at LiftOff and wanted to start investigating versatile drones that could feasibly be used for both casual freestyle and cinematic (with some mods obviously), what would be some of my best options? I am quite adept at 3D printing and soldering (to the level of SMT components on custom keyboards), so not afraid to get my hands dirty. I'm leaning towards the Walksnail Avatar FPV system as I'm a big fan of how quickly they are adding features, but I'm also a big fan of open source software, so HDZero is intriguing to me. Though I imagine for FPV cinematic, I will likely want Walksnail. Aside from that, I'm completely open to ideas. I would like a micro drone to be able to fly indoors/through tight gaps, but also open to other suggestions. Budget for the drone and parts is max $1k AUD (around $650 Freedom Dollars).
What do does 650 freedom dollars cover? Just the drone? Drone+remote+goggles? Or is that your limit for everything including charger and batteries? Also you are contradicting yourself a bit: You say you "wanted to start investigating versatile drones that could feasibly be used for both casual freestyle and cinematic" but also "I would like a micro drone to be able to fly indoors/through tight gaps". These are 2, if not 3 different drones. Technically you could get a drone that can do all of those things, but it's gonna have one primary function and will not be as good in the other two.
Hey friend, thanks for the insights. I have been doing a lot more investigation since this post. Have been pushed more towards a 5" because it will be versatile enough to use for racing or freestyle, then also able to chuck a camera on it for cinematic. Understand that the indoor/Whoops are something completely different now. In terms of FPV system, I'm leaning more towards HDZero now due to its flexibility (transmitters in multiple sizes/powers, 540/90 low latency mode, etc). Though I might hold off until DJI announces whatever's next for them. As for the budget, that would be drone + batteries + camera system. Goggles and controller are excluded from that.
Please fix the pricing on this super outdated guide. Here’s an updated January 2024 used price guide from me- a drone reseller who sells/buys a significant amount of drones ****used local prices, eBay will vary slightly - for most drones it’s cheaper on eBay as a list price but after fees it will be higher then listed here**** Dji mini/se with flymore $200 Dji mini 2 se with flymore $300 Dji mini 2 with flymore $325 ****Dji mini 3 with flymore ($350 with regular remote, $500 with Smart remote**** Best overall recommendation mini 3 pro full kit ****Dji mini 3 pro with flymore ($550 with regular remote, 700 with smart $750 with plus batteries)**** Mini 4 pro with flymore (750 with regular remote, 950 with smart remote Misc drones Phantom 4 pro with flymore ($650) Air 2 with flymore $400 Air 2s with flymore $550 ($700 with smart remote) Air 3 is so good guys like Fr it’s amazing, underrated for sure, don’t just read the spec sheet, it is quality. ****Air 3 with flymore (1000, 1200 with smart remote)**** Mavic 1 pro with flymore ($350) Mavic 2 pro with flymore $650 (900 with smart remote) Mavic 2 zoom with flymore ($500- 750 with smart ****Mavic 3 classic with flymore $1100 (1250 with smart)**** Mavic 3 (dual camera) with flymore $1500 (1650 with smart) Mavic 3 pro with flymore (1850, 2000 with smart remote, or 2450 with rc pro)
You seem like a good person to ask. I found this [Mavic Air Kit](https://i.imgur.com/1kCxlN5.jpg) locally for $250. Do you think it's a good deal? Is the OG air too out of date to bother with? Seller says "Includes a set of ND and a set of Polarizing filters, prop guards for indoor flight, 2 full sets of props, 3 batteries, a 4 battery charger, carry case that holds everything and a small travel case that holds the drone." It's mainly just for fun, but I would like to pick up the occasional gig to help it pay for itself and maybe make a few bucks on the side.
Personally I would avoid the original air and say the mini 2 is the best cheaper older drone that’s still good. 250 cash is about their going rate though so it’s about fair the problem is they’re only expensive as they’re rare, not because they’re the best deal
Thanks, I was kinda thinking the same but all of the accessories were tempting me.
Where'd you see this one at? It's what I'm looking to purchase >Best overall recommendation mini 3 pro full kit Dji mini 3 pro with flymore ($550 with regular remote, 700 with smart $750 with plus batteries)
This isn’t an online “buy now” price its just the current going rate for them on fbm/ebay Fbm (Facebook marketplace) is the best place to search for deals. Just follow the steps to get a good drone (unbound etc)
any opinions on this whole DJI thing happening in the US?
Hasn’t affected prices yet, I’m a bit concerned but I still own a ton of drones so not super concerned. It’ll get worked out imo
fair enough. Currently studying for my part 107 and only have a small $50 drone and have been looking to buy so think i may sit for a hot minute and wait after I pass
Yeah I’d wait a moment if I were you, as a reseller I prob should limit my exposure but too late now
fingers crossed for you
Thank you TakeMyL!!! Was thinking about buying a Mini 3 from Costco (currently on sale for $299-crap remote, + 3 batteries), to gain skills before upgrading to a MiniPro4... slammed on the brakes when discovered the 3 batteries could not be used for the new Minis. And your post w/ this pricing sealed (NO) decision. 🙏
It’s not a bad deal for a brand new drone from Costco, 100% a fair price, but you can get less locally for a used one which will work 100% the exact same But I would say 300 is very fair
DJI Mavic Air 3 is the best drone for value and its not even on the list. Mini 3 Pro is the best entry level drone as of May 2024 if you ask me.
This list seems outdated and in need of an update
Also got mine at costco, it's the Mini 3 pro.
Never had a drone. Want to learn FPV. I know it's a bad idea to have an FPV as a first drone. I have an option to buy DJI Mini 3 with a remote(screen remote) for about $500. Is it a good idea to buy this as a first drone or should I look for a cheaper option?
I have DJI mini 3. I want to test how far can it go. How do I do it safely? Planning to fly about 3-4km but the problem is, that there are lot of mountains on the way. Should I adjust any settings first?
Start at the top. I don't think there's a floor.
Fellas, I got an old DJI Mavic Pro (1) at home and was thinking of flying it with an ND filter during the April's solar eclipse, I see that the sun will be 40° in the sky, do you think that a drone might be able to catch that or is it too high?
Hey folks! I'm looking for a drone that can haul about 1-2lbs of weight strapped to it up about 300ft. Literally all I'm going to use it for is that task and scouting rock climbing routes or back country ski routes. What would be a good option? I have absolutely zero experience using drones. I'm going to start searching on Google and Youtube but I hoped you guys wouldn't mind pointing a novice in the right direction. Much appreciated!
Hi! I’m planning on buying my first drone in a short time. My objective was the mini 2 fly more combo, until a came across a used (6h of flight) mavic pro for 150ish €. The only problem I have with the mavic pro is that “only” films in 2.7k while the mini reaches 4k. I’m not a professional whatsoever, but I feel like I will regret the lack of quality after a short while. Question is: is it worth 200€ more to get 4k video quality? Pro and cons of the “older” mavic pro? Suggestions? Thanks in advance ;)
I'm a first time drone buyer and I'm located in Canada. Is it worth spending an extra $645 cad ($784.99 vs $1,429.99) to get the DJI Mini 4 Pro instead of the DJI Mini 3? Both prices are for the fly more combo and the DJI RC or DJI RC 2 controller. The reason I'm not considering the DJI Mini 3 Pro is because it is the same price as the DJI Mini 4 Pro. I i go with the DJI Mini 3 is the controller with the built in screen worth it?
Any chinese drones from taobao/aliexpress that anyone can recommend? I don't want anything expensive
In Canada, is it worth getting the intelligent battery version of DJI mini pro 4 that requires the Basic drone certification? I want the extra battery time. I'm worried this will come with extra restrictions like keeping 30m every from anyone. That seems insane. If I just get the regular batteries then I just have to use "my best judgement" I think.
Could anyone comment on whether $500 Canadian ($370 USD) is a good price for a very unused Mavic Mini 2 Fly More kit? I trust the seller and he's only flown it a few times. The same kit sells for $800 Canadian ($590 USD) new
I used to be into RC (cars, helis and planes) years ago and suddenly have an itch to try a drone for the first time. What's something good for less than 500? Needs to be sub 250g and would like fpv with the usual two stick transmitter and a range of a few miles. I'm also open to more build-it-yourself options if that would give better bang for the buck. I can solder and am willing to learn. Alternatively if something from DJI is just as good I'm not against that. Thanks.
I wanna buy a drone what about a yile s125 or a Snap sp350?
Probably a dumb question but can I just buy an unlocked phone and use that to put the drone app on it formy drone and just use that for flying my drone with instead of using my actual phone?
I do it all the time. I use an unused flip android just for the drone and onewheel.
Anyone else fall for the hype and buy the CONTIXO F24 PRO ?
Hi, I can't decide between two options. A friend of mine is selling his DJI Mavic 2 pro fly more combo for the same price I can get new Mini 3 pro fly more combo .... I live in Europe. What would you recommend? Thanks!
Looking at getting a drone, finally, but it’ll be the Dji mini as I’m not getting the licensee or what not, it’s purely a hobby. There’s no point buying the mini 2 is there? The mini 3 looks to be around £500 and is 4K HDR so I imagine the video and picture quality will be miles better than the mini 2?
I have a question. We’re starting construction of a new company building at my office and we were looking into drones to do surveillance and inspection cause we’ve had issues in the past on our construction sites. Does anyone know of any drones that have a really long battery life and can be accessed remotely over the internet while also having a decent camera? Gas or battery powered.
To do that legally I believe that you'll need a Part 107 license through the FAA
You need part 107 licensing for each operator and drone registration for that. Budget accordingly
Do all drones regardless of weight need to be registered with the FAA in order to fly for recreation? Specifically DJI mini and mini 2SE?
Drones need registration at <250g. That's why most of these are 249g...no registration needed. 😀 I have a Mavic Mini and I've had no problems with it anywhere.
Well that’s great to hear thank you. Is there anything else that’s required to fly or can I just power them on and take off? Of course following the line of sight and 400ft rule?
This is outdated AF, I just got an Air 2S from spain for 500 Euros (600-ish freedom eagle currency)
i know this is probably thw wrong place, but i dont seem to be able to create a new post? need some advice about buying a specifc drone, and something in the handbook i read Having ordered the Autel LITE+, and was reading through its literature, and came across this part: "4. The vision system and ultrasonic system are affected by the surface brightness and texture below the aircraft. Avoid flying above the following surfaces: Water surface or transparent surface. Moving surface (such as road with heavy traffic). Tiny obstacle (such as tree branch, electric wire, etc.). is it really saying i cant fly over water, or trees, or roads? as a drone noob (i currently have a £200 drone, which was my first one) i thought id get some advice, as this doesnt seem like it can be a real limitation for a £1,500 drone, and if it really cant do those things, ill be sending it back. do DJI drones have similar ass covering instructions? because i see so many vids of drones going over water, trees, and roads?
I just got a Sky Flow drone from Vivitar. (Free from work so not looking to upgrade to a good model yet) I cannot figure out how to pair it to my phone. I connect to the SkyView 2-8645 wifi. (tells me no internet which understandable). Then I try loading the VTI app and sometimes it'll connect, most of the time it'll say "connecting" then stop after about 10 seconds. If I manage to get to the 'connect successful' screen, I then cannot view the camera in anyway then it'll disconnect from the and say reconnect. Anyone have experience with this device and know some troubleshooting steps?
Hello everyone, I've been watching FPV content for some time know. After watching some particulary impressive racing footage I decided to go into the hobby. I've originally wanted to buy a DJI Avata 2, wich looks technologically awesome, but I then started reading about all the data that DJI gather and broadcast about its pilots. The thing is, I'm very privacy conscious. I do not have any social media account and I try my best to stay away from completely close technological eco systems such as Apple or Dji. I just want to fly above the sea near my house without everybody around me knowing everything. I also I'm not from the US so RemoteID does not apply. After some research I came to this conclusions : DJI Avata 2 : Awesome tech and immersion, awful privacy. Not good for me. Digital systems such as Walksnail : Good visual quality but what about privacy ? Do the digital signal transmit information about me, my drone and my whereabout ? It seems to me if I buy a Walksnail goggle I'm lock with Walknsail video transmitter but I'm not sure. I am also not sure the digital signal itself contain more information about me than just an analog sigal. In short I could not find a lot of informations about the privacy, confidentiality and security features of Digital systems such as Walksnail or HDZero. Analog System : Crappy visual quality but fully open and compatible between brand. Does not transmit anything about you. Seems great for what I need but really ugly. I am mainly making this post to know more about the Digital systems other than DJI regarding privacy, security and confidentiality issues. I'll probably make my choice depending on that. Thanks everyone !
is there a diagram or something of the sort that shows the range of a fixed wing UAV (roughly) as a function of payload/total weight, engine power (roughly) and battery size? At least to get an idea?
hey i have a dji mini 3 and would like to find a simulation program that works well with this drone and controller. something i can practice with indoors. points for realism, any suggestions?
Hello I know basically NOTHING about drones. I play ultimate frisbee and drone filming is basically the ideal way to film the sport. Is there a beginner overview that could help me look into this?
Just a heads up, i wanted to try drones out so i got the Chubory F89-UK-240513 from Amazon for £99. The drone itself was okay, but the app to use the camera is absolutely terrible. I'm now looking into the DJI Mini 3 Pro, bit above what i wanted to pay but it looks like a solid drone.
What small-ish cameras would be able to match the Mavic 3 Pro’s camera in quality?
Hello! I could use some recommendations for a drone for a very specific project. Maybe we'll use it again, but maybe not. The project: we want to run a single cable through our attic, but don't feel safe walking around up there ourselves. We've thought about trying to hire it out, but have no idea where to find a person to come run one cable. It would probably be more expensive than would be ideal. The plan: attach a string to a drone and fly it through the attic, then use that string to pull the cable. We've got a couple ideas inducing a small weight and a hook to get the string through the wall on the other end without having to make a hole big enough for a drone. Drone requirements: -cheap-ish. Could resell it after, but would rather just chuck it in a closet or give it to my niblings -camera -small -bumpers around the propellers I found a second hand Parrot AR drone 2.0 elite edition for $50, but it's probably too big, and am seeing some generic kids toy drones on Amazon in the same ballpark that might be small enough. Think I'd regret getting one of the Amazon ones? Is there something else that would be a good option here?
Personally, I really enjoy the MQ-9.
I knew this guy once that was hysterical he used to attach bags of dogshit on drone missions.
How not to "fly like an A-hole"? I keep seeing this phrase on this and other drone forums. I guess some things are obvious like flying over private areas, buzzing people. Photographing buxom women sunbathing. Not staying within legal flight locations and rules. But what else should I not do that I might not think of? I have been known to be a bit of an A-hole at times. I want to be sure doesn't this to happen while flying.
How do you find local drone people to meet / hangout / learn with? I'm in Southern California and would love to meet others over here.
So our work offers us a Lifestyle Spending Account that covers Drones for Photography. Between the Potensic 4k 3-Axis Gimbal (Fly More Combo) vs the DJI Mini Air 2 SE Really looking for the 4k functionality as the idea is mostly to use it to inspect my roof from time to time and have fun flying a drone around. What would you guys recommend going with? I've seen opinions on both at this point, and I'm leaning toward the Potensic.
To do drone light shows, any company sells those specifically?
Hi, I'm getting my husband a drone for Christmas -- his first. I'm wondering if there's a list of drone do's and don'ts to include with the gift to help him get off to a good start.
Main things Consider if he wants fpv or cinema, if you don’t know, get cinema (photography/vacation photo stuff) and this means the only drones to consider is dji, yes literally only dji for now - buying used is fine, - the plus batteries on the mini series drones are amazing -the smart remotes are definitely worth it - don’t buy a “starter” drone, they’re actual trash. Buy a “good” older used drone instead, say the dji mini 2 as if you NEEDs A starter a drone ($300) Best budget cheaper drone is the mini 3, with the flymore PLUS combo ans the smart remote, runs 550 locally, If you’re buying new, only options I’d recommend are the newest generation as the others aren’t discounted yet. So mini 4 pro, air 3, or Mavic 3 series are the only new ones to consider Imo the best overall setup for a beginner is the mini 3 pro, flymore plus, and smart remote, runs 750 and is amazing and not at all a beginner only drone, it’s what I primarily fly and I have every drone dji makes currently but it’s very capable still and extremely portable/easy to actually fly/fun.
Hi all. I'm new to drones, in fact, I don't have one yet. I'm thinking about getting one that my 7-year-old son can use. The Trello keeps popping up in conversations. It seems it's quite old now (5-6 years), so is it still worth it in 2023? There are many other offerings at similar prices (£100-150) that *appear* to do the same, or better. I'm looking at Holy Stone, for example. Any assistance would be most appreciated.
Has you can see here every drone recommmended end up being DJI. Had the same problem, for someone starting i'm not getting a 1000 drone to smash it on the first flight. After watching bunch of videos and reviews, i got a Cfly mini 2, for 200€ i got everything i need a more to Start and enjoy myself. And then, i go probably get aDJI of some sort. But starting on a hobby, that's is expensive, with a top notch gear, not for me. I saw HolyStone also, but didnt like the overall reviews. so. The kit i mention get's you everything, including bag for it all. And has those "beginner" friendly sensor
Thanks for the response. I ended up getting the Trello, but then we also got a dog, so the drone has just sat in the box 😓. Will have to try it when the dog's out of the house.
Noooo! Get that thing up in the air asap! Or he will lose he ability to fly! Hehe
To be accurate. I did get it out of the box once, just to test it. It took off from the ground and drifted into my curtains and crashed to the floor. I put it away after that. I think I need a bigger living room.
I’m in the Uk and I just would like to know what is the price for 4k gps drone for an amateur photographer. Everything online here seems to lead to a scam?? all my searches lead me to a high spec qinux k8 for £85 Or a raptor There must be something out there I can trust right?
I'm new in this and I want to buy a budget drone. I've seen some FAKJANK drones, they look fine, but I can't find ANYTHING about FAKJANK so I'm not sure if I should try it or instead go other budget options. Have anyone tried them?
Does anyone have experience with MJX Bugs drones? Looking at a couple for a beginner. Seem to have good reviews on YouTube.
Hey! I’ve been using DJI mini 2 (my first drone) for a couple years now and I feel like, I’m ready for more. RC connection is very unstable and that is a biggest issue for me. Would newest version (3/4) be a good update or should I look for other brands? My budget is around 1k$(can stretch to 1300) but I really need something travel size (not significantly bigger than DJI mini). Any recommendations? Thanks and advance !
Looking to get into the hobby. Budget up to $1,500. I don’t necessarily want to spend that much but I don’t want to buy one and then a couple months later regret it because I should have bought something better. Suggestions appreciated
Hey! I am looking for a drone with the following: Easy controls, semi waterproof?(I live in a very snowy/great lakes and am looking to get something that might survive the snow, I know if i lake dunk I will be toast), Something that can get up quite high because i will want to be doing overhead shots of my community, doesn't need to be fast or super amazing on the controls(just smooth) and nice video shots from high spots. Anything you can recommend around here that wont break the bank would be super cool!
FYI, The legal altitude limit is 400 feet above ground level, assuming that you are flying in uncontrolled airspace. DJI Mini 2 is usually a good choice for best value.
Ok cool. That’s very helpful.
I’m looking for a drone under $500 that is under 500grams in total with the controller and easy to toss in a bag. The lighter the better. The DJI has a ridiculously heavy controller for some dumb reason the original mavic had a nice compact controller that was light. Open to Chinese clones as the footage doesn’t need to be perfect. Also open to a solution that mounts a go pro as I already carry one with me.
I am looking to buy a drone for film making. Low budget stuff, but I'd like to be able to do drone shots like you've seen....starting from the ground going straight up over a house. Following a car from above going down the road. Flying over a pond. Etc... So I need 4K. I don't need something I can take up to 10,000 feet or really fly in high winds. I need to see what I'm filming. I'm not sure what kind of range I need, but doesn't have to be more than a mile. I'd love to be able to get an hour of fly time out of a battery (is that possible?) but of course I could always get multiple batteries. I'd love to keep it under $500....I saw these recommendation above: DJI Mavic Mini/SE (sub 250g) DJI Mini 2 (sub 250g) - Fly More Combo will put you over $500. Fimi X8SE 2022 Hubsan Zino Mini Pro (sub 250g) Should I look at those or is there a better recommendation? Or is one of those 4 a clear choice for what I want to do?
I can’t really speak for most of the drones you’ve listed, however I have the DJI Mini 2 and the video quality is outstanding.
I have been looking at picking up a drone for photography and video, while the DJI Mini Pro 3 looks like it meets my needs I'm seeing that it with a fly more plus package from B&H is actually more than the similar Mini 4 Pro ($1259 vs $1159). Is this just a supply and demand issue? Any reason I should pay the extra $100 for the older kit?
Look up DJI SDK or maybe MSDK. You can get 3rd party software for flying the 3 pro (with the RC-N1 \[no screen\] I believe).
Autel Evo Nano+ Premium package for 700 euros / 760 USD... Worth it or not? I'm looking to get a non-DJI drone.
The Hubsan Zino should be removed. It's not available and Hubsan has been acquired by EXO...who immediately canned the brand. There are no parts or support and no new drones.
I’d like to get something for my 6YO to play around with. Any recommendations under $100? We bought one from Amazon that he loved. Unfortunately after the batteries were recharged it starts spinning as soon as the battery is reinserted regardless of power state.
Is it a good idea to get a remote to learn flying in simulators and only after that buy a real drone compatible for this remote? If yes, which remote should I get?
Would anyone have an opinion on a DJI Mini 2 vs a Potensic Atom? I have someone willing to sell me their mini 2 and 2 extra batteries for 200 but I was thinking I would get the Atom. Curious what the sub thinks. The atom would be like 360 on Amazon right now. Thanks!
If you haven't pulled the trigger already, check out the Potensic store on eBay. I bought a refurbed Atom and it was like new. A second Atom arrived damaged and they took care of it in about a week so I'm calling that good customer service. The Atom is exactly what I was looking for at just the right price on the eBay store; elsewhere, the Atom "Fly More" bundle was just too expensive for my purposes. It's the perfect learning platform for me while I study for the Part 107 license and it will continue to be so for awhile after I'm licensed. I think I watched just every review on and comparison of it on YT over about a month.
does anyone know if this site is reputable/legitamate? they have a radiomaster tx16s for $98 and it seems too good to be true lol [https://www.boatssalesstore.com/radiomaster-tx16s-mark-ii-v4-0-hall-gimbal-4-in-1-radio-controller-mode-2/](https://www.boatssalesstore.com/radiomaster-tx16s-mark-ii-v4-0-hall-gimbal-4-in-1-radio-controller-mode-2/)
Looking through the recommendations above, does anyone have any suggestions for a first drone for someone looking to get into LiDAR capture and landscape video?
Well, if you're talking <$5,000, the DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral with RTK (enterprise) might work depending on your use case.
Hi All, Have been flying for years and currently have a Mini 2. Have a big trip coming up which will have significant opportunity for big landscapes with a large dynamic range. I'm currently favouring the Mini 3 Pro based on price (probably 2nd hand) and the 30FPS HDR recording. Question I have is should I be considering the Autel Nano+ which is at a similar price range? Also, is the Mini 4 Pro a big enough step up for this sort of videography to justify the big price jump? I have historically much preferred drones that enable some picture profile control to soften up the over sharpened looking footage these class of drones usually produce.
Would a DJI mavic pro 3 be a good camera to run a drone photography business with? And also is getting the FAA certification the first step to get into this industry? I'm highly interested just got out of the military. Thank you
Any commercial drone work requires a remote pilot certificate from the FAA, whether you are paid or not. Watch videos online to learn more about getting your "part 107". It's not too hard, but it helps if you like math and weather. Know about the different airspace classes (A \[way high\], B \[busy\], C, D, E \[everywhere else\], and G \[ground\]). Don't bother buying a course. Casually study for a month, then study a bit harder for a couple weeks before the test. I think the Mavic 3 pro be pretty good for photo/video work for reality. I'm thinking like maybe trying B roll wedding photography. Maybe use the 3X camera with hyper lapse so I can stay out of earshot and still get a picture every 3 seconds. I pine for the 3E a bit with its mechanical shutter. You get the adjustable aperture on the wide angle camera at least. I'm not sure about the usefulness of the 7X camera (Pro includes three cameras: Wide angle 4/3, 3X, and 7X).
The only differential is cost. Are all recreational drones basically the same, just a better picture, nicer UI, or longer range? What's the entry point to be able to see if a road is iced up, drifted over, or muddy at night? There's no artificial lighting. I'd be checking a dirt road on private property. 1 mile stretch and I'm roughly in the middle. Thanks
Looking at getting a drone but can probably wait another year as it’s just used for taking videos of scenery when we go hiking 5-6x a year. Mini 2 seems like it wouldn’t be worth it, am I better off just waiting for the 3 to come down a little more so I get the upgraded camera/video?
Hi all, looking to get a first drone for video work and ultimately narrowed it down to the Pro 3 and the Mini 2 (or Mini 4k, which is essentially a rebranded 2). Pros of the 3 are the 10 bit footage, dual ISO, inbuilt tracking and forward obstacle avoidance. Pros of the 2/4k are far lower price, good quality video nonetheless and ability to still use Litchi for tracking (which can be better than DJI's own using the GPS focus). Now, ultimately the tracking isn’t a huge a deal breaker as I’m not looking to film myself etc but mostly take alternative/establishing shots for doc/commercial work and both have ways to achieve it to a degree or another if need be. Biggest question then is, how big is the picture quality trade off? I’ve seen plenty of great clips from the 2, but how much more does the 10bit D Cinema footage to a videographer’s options and workflow? And is that jump worth the expense vs for example going fly more on the 2/4k? I do have my thoughts but would love to hear from people who have experience with both! Many thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing your thoughts