Mavic Air 2 flyier, interested in the FPV world so I'm here to have a look around.
I am not looking for anything specific, just looking. Used to watch DRL drone racing on tv which got me into the whole drone thing to begin with Didn't get a drone for the shots as much as just for the flying. And as I said looking to expand my horizons maybe.Are you looking for anything specific? There are many people here who'd be more than happy to share information with you. BTW. Once you go down the path of FPV, your mavic may end up collecting a little bit of dust. I have 2 Mavics that get some flight time, but only 1/10 of what they used to before I got into FPV. The mavis are great for certain types of shots, but FPV give you the feeling of flight like nothing else.
If you want to try FPV, your cheapest route is going with a kit like this.I am not looking for anything specific, just looking. Used to watch DRL drone racing on tv which got me into the whole drone thing to begin with Didn't get a drone for the shots as much as just for the flying. And as I said looking to expand my horizons maybe.
Seems FPV is way confusing.. get a bird from here, then a controller here, and goggles from this place......
But... at $189 how good can it be, kind of scares me at that price.If you want to try FPV, your cheapest route is going with a kit like this.
Amazon.com: EMAX Tinyhawk 2 Freestyle 2.5 inch FPV Drone for Beginners Ready to Fly RTF Kit 200mw 2s Carbon Fiber Frame 7000KV : Toys & Games
Amazon.com: EMAX Tinyhawk 2 Freestyle 2.5 inch FPV Drone for Beginners Ready to Fly RTF Kit 200mw 2s Carbon Fiber Frame 7000KV : Toys & Gameswww.amazon.com
You can't equate the 2 categories, one is (in my opinion, and I have a P4P+V1) an overpriced aircraft that really flies itself, you just tell it where to go. The other is a much more fairly priced aircraft that will be an accomplishment to be able to fly, but the satisfaction is 100x greater once you start learning to fly it. One comes out of the box ready to go, the other will require programming the remote, and learning a bit about Betaflight (or possibly other FC software) and a new learning curve on what it means to be able to "fly". As I always say, someone who can fly a DJI cannot initially fly an FPV quad, but anyone who can fly an FPV quad CAN fly a DJI. I still take my P4P+ out from time to time when I am interested in photography, but if I want to actually fly, it is FPV, and nothing else can compare.But... at $189 how good can it be, kind of scares me at that price.
My first drone was some $100 job and almost unflyable!!
Hey @Madhungarian, the link isn't working so I can't evaluate how good this kit is.If you want to try FPV, your cheapest route is going with a kit like this.
Amazon.com: EMAX Tinyhawk 2 Freestyle 2.5 inch FPV Drone for Beginners Ready to Fly RTF Kit 200mw 2s Carbon Fiber Frame 7000KV : Toys & Games
Amazon.com: EMAX Tinyhawk 2 Freestyle 2.5 inch FPV Drone for Beginners Ready to Fly RTF Kit 200mw 2s Carbon Fiber Frame 7000KV : Toys & Gameswww.amazon.com
Interesting, it was there yesterday..Hey @Madhungarian, the link isn't working so I can't evaluate hot good this kit is.
While eating a sandwich and reading a book.... but anyone who can fly an FPV quad CAN fly a DJI.
This! This is what I like to see! Some fresh young humor (with a bit of truth sprinkled in) to make us all laugh!!! ??? That was rich, RICH I TELL YOU!!!While eating a sandwich and reading a book.
Sorry they already sold out, but they have the same kit at RDQMaybe it is just me, but I keep getting cute puppies of varying breeds that all say the same thing...
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It's a great place to start.But... at $189 how good can it be, kind of scares me at that price.
My first drone was some $100 job and almost unflyable!!
Just like you before the digital revolution, I flew a pile of quads using whatever the latest and best analogue systems were out there but then along came DJI. I recently converted a Diatone R349 to digital and whilst there is some work to be done, it is still a missile and the flying experience is great. This hobby is a great money sink but the smiles are endless, had to abort a flight today due to being stung by a wasp but when I walked/hobbled over to the quad, a couple of magpies were leaning over the quad and making that noise they always do. i was laughing and enjoying every minute of it. As for the chimera 7, unbelievable range and endless smiling....It is fairly easy today (I think) to say what is the best options/price on gear to get into FPV, most of us can point you in the best direction, the only real decision at first is if you can afford DJI Digital FPV system or not, and then decide if you want extra bells and whistles that go with FPV quads that are not possible with the DJI TX and Control Link. For me, if I was starting new today it would still be what I have (OpenTX remote and TBS Crossfire control) and the DJI DFPV system. While I couldn't go DJI initially because I love Tiny Whoops and sub micros too much, something not yet possible with DJI DFPV and I couldn't justify the cost at this time, but I could certainly see having both eventually if I live long enough.
Agreed! Starting from new I would say the goal should be OpenTX with crossfire or tracer as a control link. It's completely bullet-proof and you'll never have to worry about your control link failing before your video goes out. as for video, start where your budget allows but DJI is so much better it will be the goal for alot of people. If this is the case for you, then maybe don't go buy $600 analog goggles as your first point of entry. There are also very good deals to be had for great analog goggles on the used market.It is fairly easy today (I think) to say what is the best options/price on gear to get into FPV, most of us can point you in the best direction, the only real decision at first is if you can afford DJI Digital FPV system or not, and then decide if you want extra bells and whistles that go with FPV quads that are not possible with the DJI TX and Control Link. For me, if I was starting new today it would still be what I have (OpenTX remote and TBS Crossfire control) and the DJI DFPV system. While I couldn't go DJI initially because I love Tiny Whoops and sub micros too much, something not yet possible with DJI DFPV and I couldn't justify the cost at this time, but I could certainly see having both eventually if I live long enough.