Recent content by MJW

Morning Chuck, thanks for the reply about the flyaway, that was $200 off into the wild blue yonder. With this technology and the chance of a mass production flawed component things are going to happen. If you can save another $25 the Bugs 3 is going to be on clearance till they're all gone...

It can happen, not a fun thing. Here's how it happened, and not following proper pre-flight after a crash. And I've preached this, so it's all on me. At the local field, first pack flight, around the abandoned parking lot, line of sight flying, winter trees not leaves and just a minor into the...

So that will give you an idea of how to start your research for what you want in a drone, each of us has our priorities so there's a lot of choices to suit anybody's needs. It's impossible to suggest just one drone for your parameters, But first, learn to fly on an inexpensive drone under $100.

and for a lotta dollars more,,,,,,,,,

And for a few dollars more, you don't really need much fly experience, this one is mostly Camera ship.

Morning Kevin, here's what I've learned about camera ships under $300 and easy to fly. The basic things to look for, larger air-frame, gimbaled camera, GPS, and brushless motors. if you've never flown before, then first you gotta learn to fly, and an inexpensive drone is cheaper to learn on...

Hey Chuck, check out this vid I provided links in the above post. There's one local here on CL for $50 but it's slightly used, gonna call on it, if it's more than just a bit used I'd be real tempted to buy one new. This thing for $70 new is a better choice over the Husbans you're looking at...

Here's one, DROCON Bugs 3 Powerful Brushless Motor Quadcopter Drone check out the reviews. Here's an Amazon link. https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Brushless-Quadcopter-Hobbyilists-Control/dp/B06XTNS8HF/ref=asc_df_B06XTNS8HF/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309830051937&h

So while I've been discussing things with you Chuck I've been surfing CL, found a Holy Stone 120 for $80, it's a gps drone, that's a plus, it reviews very well, but,,,,,,,,, The controller/Tx is more like a Gameboy shape, not the standard RC Tx box, that as an old school guy doesn't appeal to...

Another flaw to a lot of the smaller drones is that they use a gear train to drive the props, the HS gear train is exposed under the motor and can get dirt in it that locks up the prop. If you're not careful with that it can burn up a motor, brushed mini motors can't be stopped and held when...

On the Tx's that have a video display of the camera's view, they eat up batteries fast. What is the model, Husban makes a few different mini drones, my search was of the X4. I just did a quick review search, my opinion would be there's a reason on that package, more than likely a parent...

Let me add this real important thing, start flying outside, inside gets very tight very fast! Learn to hover first, get it airborne by a few feet about twenty feet away then just tap the sticks around to ge used to how the drone responds. If you're going to fly inside then buy a toy drone it...

I'm 66 so don't feel you're too old for the hobby. I like the transmitter of the HS, it's a good one for getting use to higher end transmitters, good feel and the sticks are just as reactive and proportional as the higher end Tx's. Not too many of the "Ready to Fly" drones have up grades...

There can be a lot to the hobby if you want to make it more fun other than a one battery pack fly. The Free Style / Race drones are fast, watch some video's you'll see what I mean. Craigslist can be a source for your first drone too, there are some good package deals there from hobby...

Most RC clubs don't mention drones on their sites, I find their field and go out on a weekend, ask questions, watch. Also want to join AMA, that's a requirement for the insurance when you do fly at their fields. What kind of flying are you interested in? Free style, racing, photo ships?