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Spending 600 on a drone... Please help!

  • 02-06-2021 06:47PM
    #1
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭


    I'm looking at spending maybe €600 on a drone.
    I've enjoyed the 3DR Solo but I'm going to move over to a Mavic drone.
    I can pick up a Mavic Pro Platinum or the Mavic Pro on Adverts, they look pretty amazing.
    But any advice or suggestions would be gratefully received.


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  • #2
    stuff.hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 915 ✭✭✭stuff.hunter


    DJI Mavics are very good choice mate just check for flight times and batteries condition as they're not cheap (100 or so) plus for any crash damages. Valid DJI care Refresh would be a bonus but if not, you can always insure it with coverdrone.


  • #3
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,227 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    With that ballpark money why not the MINI 2?


  • #4
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    listermint wrote: »
    With that ballpark money why not the MINI 2?

    I want something more resistant to wind.


  • #5
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Feck it,
    I'm going for the Mini 2.
    Read a couple of reviews and it seems like a great drone for the money


  • #6
    stuff.hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 915 ✭✭✭stuff.hunter


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Feck it,
    I'm going for the Mini 2.
    Read a couple of reviews and it seems like a great drone for the money

    isnt bad but lack of sensors (plus a few other things) is a no-no for me :)


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  • #7
    Wottle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭Wottle


    I've also been looking at the mini 2 but is there anything between €500 - €800 that has active tracking, looking for STH that'll follow me on trails when I run.

    Thanks



  • #8
    theothernt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 875 ✭✭✭theothernt


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118361793#Comment_118361793

    If you're talking about anywhere with trees, you're out of luck. 'Active tracking' is designed for open areas only. Once the drone loses sight or there are poor lighting conditions - it won't work.



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