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Skydio 2

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  • 17-08-2020 10:31am
    #1
    mp3guy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,956 ✭✭✭


    I'm surprised there's literally no mention of this drone anywhere on boards. Only available in the US & Canada, anyone considering importing one? Seems like a no brainer to get one of these over a DJI in the same price range.



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    stuff.hunter
    Registered Users Posts: 915 ✭✭✭stuff.hunter


    doesnt looks bad ..but:
    1. poor flight time and range (compared with Air 2)
    2. questionable optical avoidance system
    3. remote controller not included (!)
    4. poor portability (fixed arms)
    5. import and tax duties :)

    verdict:
    not worth a hassle, Air 2 fly more combo is cheaper :)


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    mp3guy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,956 ✭✭✭mp3guy


    stuff.hunter wrote: »
    doesnt looks bad ..but:
    1. poor flight time and range (compared with Air 2)
    2. questionable optical avoidance system
    3. remote controller not included (!)
    4. poor portability (fixed arms)
    5. import and tax duties :)

    verdict:
    not worth a hassle, Air 2 fly more combo is cheaper :)

    Is price the only thing that matters? Such advanced following avoidance tech isn't a no feature.


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    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    mp3guy wrote: »
    I'm surprised there's literally no mention of this drone anywhere on boards. Only available in the US & Canada, anyone considering importing one? Seems like a no brainer to get one of these over a DJI in the same price range.


    Yeah, I watched a few videos 3 months ago. Definitely impressive tracking and camera specs although as you say, it's only available in North America.

    I don't have any experience with it or know anybody with one, you could be our boards 'test pilot' :D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHs9xgb9FeU


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    #5
    mp3guy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,956 ✭✭✭mp3guy


    I was playing with the idea of importing one but since it would be my first drone I decided against it and am just going in light with a Mavic Mini, I'll see how I get on with it. Apparently they were planning to sell to EU in 2020 so maybe later in the year if it's on sale and my first drone experiment goes well I'll look into it.


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    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    mp3guy wrote:
    I was playing with the idea of importing one but since it would be my first drone I decided against it and am just going in light with a Mavic Mini, I'll see how I get on with it. Apparently they were planning to sell to EU in 2020 so maybe later in the year if it's on sale and my first drone experiment goes well I'll look into it.


    Nice one, feel free to give me a shout if you have any questions. The mavic mini gets fantastic results for the size and price point..


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    stuff.hunter
    Registered Users Posts: 915 ✭✭✭stuff.hunter


    mp3guy wrote: »
    Is price the only thing that matters? Such advanced following avoidance tech isn't a no feature.

    kinda agree but dji is fixing alot and adding new features with firmware and app updates :)


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    323
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    No post here in a long time.

    Got one of these about a year ago, friend brought over from the US for me.

    Curious if anyone else here using one of these?

    “Follow the trend lines, not the headlines,”



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