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Drones - Anyone in the know
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.)
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It'll be legen-waitforit
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Not for that price
![]() Goods ones are 4-5 times that price
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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.
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Get off my lawn!
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You will have to buy a used one for that. Craig’s list or EBay or the like. And get lucky finding it.
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Not going to get all of that for $200..
If you are willing to DIY assemble, there are some good instructions on FliteTest.com |
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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
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More than willing. I'll check it out..
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I know most of the people here are likely to shoot you down if you fly within 20 miles of them.
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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.
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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.
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