Drones - Anyone in the know

[cstreit]

I've been shopping around. Looking for suggestion - here are my requirements.

1. GPS enabled with Waypoint and return home.
2. 1080p camera with Gimbal/Stabilization)
3. Brushless motors
4. Control frequency ideally not only Wifi to increase range.
5. Actual controller - not just phone.
6. FPV
7. $200-ish or less.


Anyone fit the bill? Seems lots of off-brands out there - probably all made by the same 5 companies? (DJI is WAY out of my range.)

[stealthn]

Not for that price more of a kids/fun one.

Goods ones are 4-5 times that price

[cstreit]

I’ve found a few that do all that in the price range minus the long range. If you had to give on something other than price, what would it be.

[GH85Carrera]

You will have to buy a used one for that. Craig’s list or EBay or the like. And get lucky finding it.

[porsche4life]

Not going to get all of that for $200..

If you are willing to DIY assemble, there are some good instructions on FliteTest.com

[cstreit]

Here's one that had everything.. ...but is a $60 more:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5PX0QU?aaxitk=1ImLFDJJvGI7lKAFv-uR0g&pd_rd_i=B01N5PX0QU&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3930100107420870094&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=hubsan+x+216&hsa_cr_id=8976499720901

[cstreit]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Not going to get all of that for $200..

If you are willing to DIY assemble, there are some good instructions on FliteTest.com

More than willing. I'll check it out..

[WolfeMacleod]

I know most of the people here are likely to shoot you down if you fly within 20 miles of them.

[J-Mac]

Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod

I know most of the people here are likely to shoot you down if you fly within 20 miles of them.

I hear you. I was having dinner in my backyard with the wife and heard this buzzing sound...looked up and it's a drone with camera. I picked up an empty wine bottle and made a throw gesture and it f''ked right off. WTF people.

[OldSpool87]

The DJI Spark is a great little drone. It’s technically out of your price range but they have a very active forum/DIY community. In fact, one of the motors crapped out on my son’s Spark. We ordered a new one through Amazon forn $21 and got it back up and running with a little help from a YouTuber. I can’t belive the picture quality on this thing. I get the sense drone folks like to upgrade units, so there may be a decent inventory of used ones if you know what to look for.