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Drone recommendation around the 200-250 mark

  • 04-12-2018 11:47am
    #1
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,196 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm looking for a recommendation for a drone around the 200-250(max) mark.

    I want to have GPS and decent video, and also have a fairly decent range.
    Also - want to be able to have a live view of what the drone sees.

    The main use I want it for is for taking video around my house and also around my parent's farm.

    I'd like to be able to use it help my Mother look at cattle down the fields around her house also, as sometimes one may be away from the group and we could use it to have a quick look around to see where it is in order to go check on it....

    I'm currently looking at the Hubsan JYZ drone H501S X4 BRUSHELESS as it seems a pretty nice piece of kit for the price, but I'd be willing to go a bit more on the price if it was really worth it


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  • #2
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    That hubsan looks nice for the price. Was going to suggest a tello drone but they are not brushless and the range is limited to 30m.


  • #3
    ScrubsfanChris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    I know it's a bit above your budget but the DJI Spark would suit all your needs plus have better picture quality and reliability.


  • #4
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,196 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    ScrubsfanChris wrote: »
    I know it's a bit above your budget but the DJI Spark would suit all your needs plus have better picture quality and reliability.

    From a quick look on Amazon it looks like twice my budget :(


  • #5
    ScrubsfanChris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    deadl0ck wrote: »
    From a quick look on Amazon it looks like twice my budget :(
    Just thought I'd mention it. Buying from the DJI site is sometimes cheaper though, but still €439 so I underrated.


  • #6
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,196 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    ScrubsfanChris wrote: »
    Just thought I'd mention it. Buying from the DJI site is sometimes cheaper though, but still €439 so I underrated.

    No worries - I still appreciate the advice !


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  • #7
    Pique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭Pique


    I am interested in the Xiaomi Fimi a3 which was recommended over on Bargain Alerts in the Anafi thread.

    Seems pretty similar to OPs requirements but would anyone recommend a seller?


  • #8
    insta_mavic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭insta_mavic


    I would also recommend the DJI Spark even though out of budget.


  • #9
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,196 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    I ended up getting the Hubsan - works great for my needs


  • #10
    BKWDR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,176 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    deadl0ck wrote: »
    I ended up getting the Hubsan - works great for my needs

    Will you let me know when it lands and your initial thoughts and video it produces? Flight time etc


  • #11
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,196 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    BKWDR wrote: »
    Will you let me know when it lands and your initial thoughts and video it produces? Flight time etc

    So I'm happy with the video quality - I've just been playing around with it so far.
    I get about 15 minutes of flying time on one batter (I must buy more).
    I'm with my Phone as the controller with the wireless relay to boost the range - no problems so far.
    I'll try get a video up later and post a link to it.


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