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

[Bird]

Has anyone had a look and or play with the new Mavic Air.

Been looking at a few vids and it looks pretty good.

The only thing I'm not sold on is the weight and its performance in windy conditions.  But I love the rear sensors, the new set shot modes and the size is AMAZING...!

buy it ... test it... dont like it ... leave it at my campsite... I'll store it with your chair

[Darcy7]

Hey Darcy,
I don't have the Mavic air but have the Dji spark so a bit smaller.
I can tell you the spark performs very well in windy conditions, I really can't see it move when it is hovering in one spot.
I love the spark but am seriously considering the mavic air.
cheers
wingnut

A guy I spoke to who sells and services then said the Spark was actually more stable than the Mavic Pro because it has a higher thrust to weight ratio. (if that's the tight term)

I haven't seen anyone say the Mavic Air is no good in high wind.

I'm debating whether to wait for the new Mavic Pro or just bite the bullet and get the Air. 

decisions decisions

[Darcy7]

buy it ... test it... dont like it ... leave it at my campsite... I'll store it with your chair

If you insist....! 

[D4D]

Kaboom
http://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/queensland-cops-to-be-armed-with-antidrone-guns-during-commonwealth-games-next-month/news-story/d4d0aff3563e9e9754c7848b55ec7d33

[edz]

Here ya go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujdmr2K2G70

[edz]

Look out if your a crop duster pilot, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2YPG8PO9JU

[edz]

These guys are a crack up ..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H-JHIGRRNM

[Darcy7]

Couldn't wait any more and bought the Mavic Air.

Just one word......WOW...!

Its bloody brilliant.  I cannot believe how portable it is.  I think I'm glad I didn't wait for the Mavic Pro 2.  If its the same size as the current model, it would have been just that little bit bigger and that may have made a big difference for the sort of travel we're doing.

The quickshot modes are amazing and allow any idiot to make visually stunning movies.  I made this very roughly using Movie Maker on the iPad. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWpJ_aeCu9E

[mumbls]

Question for the brains trust. If this has been covered I apologise, I did a search and couldn't find anything.

Wanting FPV googles to pair up with a Mavic Pro. Looking at the DJI ones but at $500 posted for the std's, I'm not sure if i want to spend that sort of coin. Is there any that are nearly as good, that would work with the Pro, but not hit the wallet as hard? Cheers

[edz]

From what I understand, You can get a VR program to run on your phone and clip it into a goggle set https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRtY7ZGNf-o price is right about $10 > $50

[xcvator]

Has any 1 seen/used/have 1 of these drones  https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-FIMI-A3-5_8G-1KM-FPV-With-2-axis-Gimbal-1080P-Camera-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1368969.html?ID=533034&cur_warehouse=GWTR
I really like the feature that it has its own monitor and you don't have to try and pair it with a phone. Most need a 5g wifi connection which very few phones here have

[edz]

These vids may help you Keith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qth67BJ4gjw

[Fizzie]

Not really a drone as such, but for a bit of fun

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/powerup-4-0-smartphone-controlled-paper-airplane--2?utm_content=campaigns_one_column2_hero_image&utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bck-11042019indemand&gs_variant=control#/

[edz]

Flite test reviewed these a while ago   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PjPAgZrMUM   ........                                                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ9pM-1pWX0

[rockrat]

I see DJI has released the Mavic Mini - thinking about adding it to my birthday/Xmas wish list.


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[D4D]

I see DJI has released the Mavic Mini - thinking about adding it to my birthday/Xmas wish list.

I've spent the weekend researching aka watching lots of YouTube videos on the Mavic Mini. I think the price point vs. usage vs. features is there for me now and it is on my wish list.

For those of you with experience, I notice the Mini doesn't have any front avoidance sensors or a 'track-me' feature like the Spark. Are these really necessary/useful?

[sharkcaver]

I believe the mini has front, bottom and a new addition being rear sensors. The mini flymore combo is a great buy, especially as I paid the same for the spark flymore with not so many features and only a 2 axis gimbal. The killer punch for me is the mini doesn't have active trac (follow me mode). I hope to be able to use that a bit out in the field. As to whether this is useful or not I guess comes down to your own preferences. I wouldn't like to not have it. Maybe I will end up with both and just use the spark for active trac shots??

[D4D]

I believe the mini has front, bottom and a new addition being rear sensors.

Mini only has bottom sensors

[sharkcaver]

Mini only has bottom sensors

I just looked this up, you are correct. I was sure I heard it had rear sensors, but I am wrong. Must have been another model I was looking at.

[edz]

If there was ever any question as to range of the mini  5.51 Km outbound and returned to crash out of power about 10 feet short of its take off base ..    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBXS2m9xwXc .
Looking to get one next year . wishing it had the follow me abitlity though

[xcvator]

No need to worry about range more than about 300/400 meters. CASA laws are it must be in sight at all times. Don't yell at me, I think it's a bit of a wank too, but I didn't make up the rules

[edz]

But but I can see it osifer,  look heres its propellers on my screen   

[edz]

For those that might like to set up a drone for fishing offshore .. If your Game or would like to send / drop anything ..Get the wife to send cold beers to you while your out mowing the yard ..       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY89aFh-Adk  ..

[sparksy]

Check out this.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-14/bowling-alley-drone-video-creator-has-other-dramatic-footage/13246900

[Jimbags]

That's pretty cool. Those people must have a lot of faith in the skills of the drone pilot!