Remote controlled flying things-Quads, Hex, Octo or anything

[Fizzie]

Saw a mention about the bowling alley video that yes, they filmed it in one go, but they also took 12 goes to get it right!

Don't know how many ambulances were involved in those attempts (especially with the bloke where they flew it between his legs!)

[Foo]

Thread dig. 

I was in at JB HiFi yesterday filling in time with a son and he says.........here's the drones over here Dad. As we were there looking at them, a bloke came over and asked if there was anything that he could help with and of course, I said yeah and started asking some questions.  He proceeded to answer them straight away without thinking or looking lost, he then stated that he uses them for commercial photography and now, I'm torn between getting one and not.  I know that it will be used for plenty of times and this one is a very good one as a starting point with plenty of goodly features, so do I pull the trigger today or not, that is the quandary now. 

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/dji-air-2s-4k-drone-fly-more-combo?ab_version=B&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI08ftuIKt_gIViF99Ch3mAQ9BEAQYASABEgL5yPD_BwE

Foo

[xcvator]

Before you buy 1 check out where and when you can fly them. There is a free app, I think it's called "can I fly here ".
I bought 1 just after our last trip 4 years ago, bloody thing is still in it's box 

[Foo]

Before you buy 1 check out where and when you can fly them. There is a free app, I think it's called "can I fly here ".
I bought 1 just after our last trip 4 years ago, bloody thing is still in it's box 

Yeah, already know about that app, as the bloke told me about it and times that certain air space has restrictions with height and the fact that Amberly can cancel your toy and it will drop to the ground. 

Foo

[Foo]

Well, I pulled the trigger on the S2 this morning and it was $200 less that when I first looked at it a month ago, so I got a carry case that is laser cut for each part to sit in, plus it's water proof, lockable and has a atmosphere release button for when it has been sitting in a hot place. Total cost with the case and 256gb card = $1678. 

Foo

[edz]

They are a nice piece of gear, Daughters partner has one ..Thinking you should be very happy with the photos it takes  and the handling of it ... 

[Foo]

They are a nice piece of gear, Daughters partner has one ..Thinking you should be very happy with the photos it takes  and the handling of it ... 

Yeah, had a quick play this morning in standard mode and very happy with vid quality but everyone at home, hates me if I go to upload a vid, seeing as it is 5K quality. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLVYF5_l1LA

Foo

[edz]

  That is sooo rock steady and smooth, even with a bit of wind theyre not too bad .

[Foo]

That is sooo rock steady and smooth, even with a bit of wind theyre not too bad .

It can fly in 70kmh winds from the reviews that I've read and watched. I watched one where it was tracking a cargo carrier in high winds and footage was very good.

That vid it was only 9kmh.

Foo

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[Bird]

It can fly in 70kmh winds from the reviews that I've read and watched. I watched one where it was tracking a cargo carrier in high winds and footage was very good.

That vid it was only 9kmh.

does it have that tracking gig where it follows ya along by itself?

[Foo]

does it have that tracking gig where it follows ya along by itself?

It certainly does and return to home also for landing.

Foo

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[WilSurf]

How hard will it be to fly it with only the use of one hand?
Say you put the controller on a table, is it possible to reach both sticks with the fingers on the left hand?
I can't use my right arm/hand, hence the question.

[Foo]

How hard will it be to fly it with only the use of one hand?
Say you put the controller on a table, is it possible to reach both sticks with the fingers on the left hand?
I can't use my right arm/hand, hence the question.

I would think with a little practice, you could do it. It is very responsive but once you got the hang of the toggle controls it would be easy. Once you have it in the air at an altitude for flying, then you really only use one hand.

Foo

[Foo]

Another play this afternoon after I got home. I noticed Ken being a sloth up above me again. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD4ZFRG3iLU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgknc-sK46o

[Foo]

Got me a RC controller for my Air S2 and it makes it much easier to use rather than having the phone hanging off the side of the standard controller.  Now I need to learn when to use the filters on the gimbal for the light conditions. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McFVy0ADkfg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cf8HsDv9nM

Foo

[Bird]

Got me a RC controller for my Air S2 and it makes it much easier to use rather than having the phone hanging off the side of the standard controller.  Now I need to learn when to use the filters on the gimbal for the light conditions. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McFVy0ADkfg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cf8HsDv9nM

Foo

Gee looks green wet and hazy!  nice footage though, very still and steady

[Foo]

Gee looks green wet and hazy!  nice footage though, very still and steady

Thanks. The green bit is lucerne crop. A lot of fires around over the last week.

This drone can fly in up to 60kmh winds and still have good focus but I won't be trying that out.

Foo

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[Bird]

This drone can fly in up to 60kmh winds and still have good focus but I won't be trying that out.

So ya happy with it?

[Foo]

So ya happy with it?

Bloody oath I am. 

Foo

[WilSurf]

Anyone using the Montion Controller 2 from DJI?

[cyberess]

I am not sure if people are interest, I am into FPV style of micro drones.

This ia a 3-1/2 Inch sub 250g -- that's has a 4K camera, and flies off 18650 batteries





It's a quiet stealthy drone that takes great video, and good for one takes.
Video from the drone. (Make sure you watch it in 4K, as youtube will probably try to default you to 720p or something like that.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWSleLyWXFs

This is from a build video, the link should be start at flight footage as the view from within the Goggle OSD footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c4YACaH1H4&t=123s

 

[xcvator]

14 minutes flying/rth/and camera on a drone that size is pretty good. Good quality video too 

[Foo]

Anyone using the Montion Controller 2 from DJI?

Had to have a look at what you were talking about, I have enough trouble with the RC controller that I bought for mine, let a lone that fancy thing. 

Foo

[WilSurf]

It looks good for my intented use as I have only one usable hand/arm.
Only thing is it only works with the mini 3 pro and up.