Jpdeuce
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First post...been lurking for a while. Thanks for all the great info found in these threads. Have read through the Group Build sticky thread a bunch of times, but I feel like the more I read the further I get from making a purchase. Hopefully y'all can help me get over the hump. I have a Blade mQX that I've been having fun with, but now I want something for the GoPro. A buddy just got the Phantom with Naza v2 and another buddy just built a 450 with a Pixhawk/ublox setup (leaning toward this route).
While this will be my first build, I work around small electronics at work and the build part of it is not what causes me hesitation. For me it's just the massive amount of choices. I like the DJI 450/550 frame, but I also really like the look of the Tarot frames and the idea of the thin/smooth arms as opposed to the wide arms of the Flamewheel. I'm not looking for a heli that can do everything and I have zero interest in an acrobatic venture. I am only interested in a stable platform for the GoPro that can stay up in the air as long as possible (short of a multi-thousand $$ build).
Ideally, I'd be looking for something that could hover around a soccer field and capture views of the kids playing that you can't get with any other platform. Also, I'd be interested in something that could cover a crew (rowing) race either on a pre-programmed flight or at least covering the finish line (again views you can't get from watching on the shore from one fixed position). I don't foresee it needing to carry a DSLR or anything, but a GoPro and gimbal for a decent amount of time is a must.
Some of the things I have decided on to help narrow it down:
- Quad/Hex with GoPro/gimbal (unsure now on FPV but potentially would like to see what the GoPro is seeing to "frame" the shot).
- Needs some stable flying modes including Loiter and Return to Home, would also like the option of the flying mode that is based on the Heli's position to me rather than which way it is pointing (don't know the name for that)
- Would really like to program points along the river, or points around a soccer/lacrosse field and have it do programmed flights (and programming/controlling where the camera is focused)
- I like the idea of the Flysky/Turnigy Tx/Radio, but would like a PPM? Rx option for wire simplicity to FC
OK, perhaps this will get some ideas generated. I'd like to keep this build under $1,000 USD. I feel like that should be enough to upgrade from the base model motors and props to potentially get longer flight times, but I don't know.
Thanks in advance. There seem to be a lot of threads like this, but it's good to have so many experienced brains to pick.
Regards
JP
While this will be my first build, I work around small electronics at work and the build part of it is not what causes me hesitation. For me it's just the massive amount of choices. I like the DJI 450/550 frame, but I also really like the look of the Tarot frames and the idea of the thin/smooth arms as opposed to the wide arms of the Flamewheel. I'm not looking for a heli that can do everything and I have zero interest in an acrobatic venture. I am only interested in a stable platform for the GoPro that can stay up in the air as long as possible (short of a multi-thousand $$ build).
Ideally, I'd be looking for something that could hover around a soccer field and capture views of the kids playing that you can't get with any other platform. Also, I'd be interested in something that could cover a crew (rowing) race either on a pre-programmed flight or at least covering the finish line (again views you can't get from watching on the shore from one fixed position). I don't foresee it needing to carry a DSLR or anything, but a GoPro and gimbal for a decent amount of time is a must.
Some of the things I have decided on to help narrow it down:
- Quad/Hex with GoPro/gimbal (unsure now on FPV but potentially would like to see what the GoPro is seeing to "frame" the shot).
- Needs some stable flying modes including Loiter and Return to Home, would also like the option of the flying mode that is based on the Heli's position to me rather than which way it is pointing (don't know the name for that)
- Would really like to program points along the river, or points around a soccer/lacrosse field and have it do programmed flights (and programming/controlling where the camera is focused)
- I like the idea of the Flysky/Turnigy Tx/Radio, but would like a PPM? Rx option for wire simplicity to FC
OK, perhaps this will get some ideas generated. I'd like to keep this build under $1,000 USD. I feel like that should be enough to upgrade from the base model motors and props to potentially get longer flight times, but I don't know.
Thanks in advance. There seem to be a lot of threads like this, but it's good to have so many experienced brains to pick.
Regards
JP