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Quadcopters anyone?

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by Btnewman, Oct 8, 2013.

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  2. Sep 2, 2014 at 11:42 AM
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  4. Sep 3, 2014 at 3:52 AM
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    Maiden flight last night ... kinda, lol. Forgot I have not soldered the ESCs to the motors since I didn't know what rotation they were so I figure I can just take off a couple of feet and bring it back, nope. Lift off and flip over lol, have to do some soldering tonight

    :yes:
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2014 at 6:33 AM
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    I got to play with my Hubsan x4 last night. Man that thing is tiny! I didnt realize how small it was going to be. It also sounds like a swarm of pissed off mosquitos
     
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  6. Sep 3, 2014 at 7:34 AM
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    I love that sound lol
     
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  7. Sep 3, 2014 at 8:06 AM
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    My exact thoughts as well haha! My new one comes in tomorrow hopefully I don't lose this one as fast :anonymous:
     
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  8. Sep 3, 2014 at 5:58 PM
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    Those little X4s are so much fun. I have crashed mine into so many walls and trees and it just keeps going.
     
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  9. Sep 3, 2014 at 6:02 PM
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  10. Sep 4, 2014 at 4:01 AM
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    I like that case .. vision + ??

    Tried maiden again last night, no go :pout: keeps flipping over at about 40% throttle, I am going to recalibrate the throttle and calibrate the GPS
     
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  11. Sep 4, 2014 at 4:03 AM
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    Nope just reg phantom 3 I bet all the 2's fit. Go professional case.com
     
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    I will go look around on that site but I sold my phantom long ago
     
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  13. Sep 4, 2014 at 5:52 AM
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    I found "expert" mode on the x4 last night. So much more fun! that thing zips around pretty quick! Its also very hard to tell its orientation since its so small
     
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  14. Sep 4, 2014 at 6:19 AM
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    I have no experience with quad copters but this thread (and my friends buying $$$ drones) has inspired me to start playing with the Syma x1 I bough my 6yr old son for his last birthday. I had to sneak it out of the house to be able to play with it with out "daddy, daddy, daddy let me try! daddy let me try! daddy let me try!, daddy I want to do it" but I did manage go thru 4 batteries yesterday before he got home and then I helped him fly it a couple times in the evening. I'm looking to order another from Amazon, can't decide between another Syma x1, Hubsan x4. Any other suggestions for a beginner? It's a lot of fun but I really cannot afford another expensive hobby, I would like to get something for $50 or less and be able to buy extra batteries but definitely nothing over $100 until I get better at flying them.
     
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  15. Sep 4, 2014 at 6:22 AM
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    I am in the same boat. I am really interested in learning to play with a quad copter, but have no idea where to start without wasting my money. I want a rig that will set me back no more than $150, but will be easy for a beginner to start on without destroying it on the maiden voyage!
     
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  16. Sep 4, 2014 at 6:26 AM
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    Bamatoy, look at the 2 I mentioned. Very affordable, heck buy 2 lol. I figure if I destroy these its no huge loss.

    The Hubsan x4 - I'm only worried that ti might be TOO small
    Hubsan X4 H107L Royal Blue H107 LED with Bonus Propeller Rotor Protection Guard (As shown)
    http://www.amazon.com/Hubsan-H107L-...UTF8&qid=1409837058&sr=1-6&keywords=hubsan+x4

    This is the Syma I (my son) already has
    SYMA X1 4 Channel 2.4G RC Quad Copter, Spacecraft (As Shown)
    http://www.amazon.com/Syma-Channel-...e=UTF8&qid=1409837176&sr=1-1&keywords=syma+x1
     
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    I'm guessing it pours more amperage in to the motors to make them zippier
    It's addicting! The husban and a few micro copters (200MM frame) are within a couple hundred bucks. Where the money goes to it batteries, different motors and props, new esc's, and getting in to gimbals (some gimbal mounts are well over $3k)
    Here is a good article:
    http://bestquadcopter.com/best-mini-quadcopter-beginners/

    My only deal with the smaller drones is when you are flying aggressively or kind of far away (100' or so) it's hard to tell orientation and might get away from you
     
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    Go for it, once you get comfortable with flying I hope you don't develop and addiction like me :anonymous: it gets realy expensive .. real quick. I have 2 quads and 2 hexas now and the price for crap doesn't go down lol
     
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  20. Sep 4, 2014 at 7:40 AM
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    I do like that a lot, I just want to gain some knowledge and experience before I spend more than $50 on one. I know myself well, No matter what I get I will want a better one in no time, there for I am starting at the bottom lol.
     
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