So... I got me the drone...
 

Gotta learn how to fly it now. Not enough room in the house and windy outside. Still its fun anyway.

I have so far got it taking off vertically and hovering. I have learnt where the auto trim function is, so I can keep it level. Tried side to side but it went crazy. Bringing it back towards me and making it go further away seemed easier, but still a long way to go.

The camera works though, so thats nice.

Below are three youtube vids that are the same model flying. I did not make these vids obviously, but I hope to be able to do the same soon :thumbsup


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Learn to fly before Dec. 25th and drop poo down the chimneys.

How long does it take to get proficient with them?

Hand it over to a 13 year old!:2 cents:

How long is a piece of string?

I was instantly comfortable with mine, but I've been flying RC aircraft for 30 years and playing videogames even longer.

The reason most kids can pick them up and fly so easily is that almost all kids already have excellent hand-eye coordination from playing videogames.

looks interesting

any open lid septic tanks nearby?

How much did you pay?

I'm handing it to a 24 year old at Xmas. Best not bring a random 13 year old in off the street before then... "But you see officer... I got this Drone and GFY said"...

Exactly twice as long as it is from the middle to one end. hth x

There we have it - Never flown before nor do I play video games :(

It was only £29.99 from 'The Range' - I'd show you, but they have since sold out so the link is dead

I fucking wish! If there was, I'd take up potholing as a hobby - Not drone flying :2 cents:

You mean poo-holing...

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http://i.imgur.com/89wac2n.jpg

I REALLY need to get outdoors. Its too big for indoor use really.

I had no idea you were closing in on Baddog in age..

:)

Not long at all, but it depends on the drone. Some drones use a second low-res camera and other sensors to look down and "see" where they are in space which helps with stabilization. If your drone works the same way, it may not work well inside your house if it can't see detail in your floor or carpet, so flying inside may be trickier to learn than flying outside.

Have fun!

That's so badass. Ive wanted one for a while. Maybe for Christmas?!?

I thought you buy it for your son, just taking a brief as i readed some of your posts.

Yeah, its his Xmas present but I'm trying it out and putting batterys in it, charging it and stuff first. If I like it and he likes it I may get a real expensive one that we can fly together :)

What a great present for Christmas:thumbsup

Ive got one, they are fun! Just be careful. Ive had some close calls with mine lol.

Defiantly seeing that vids i want one

Some drones don't fly over water very well, either...for the same reason - has a tough time reading the texture of the surface.

I'm only 45.

Baddog is at least 6x older than me.

Youngster then :thumbsup

Well, younger than me... :(

I bought one of the mini ones to fuck with my cat.

When I turned it on, it immediately flew directly into the wall and broke.

:(

I think this is going to be my Xmas gift to myself.

looks like fun. maybe ill pick one up too and spy on the neighbors :P

Cat fucking fail.