garygid
Well-known member
Apparently there has been a huge surge in the popularly
of the quad-copter based picture and video-capable
drones, some with real-time live video feedback to the
"handler", in addition to quality High-Definition video
recording and picture taking.
Some suffer in low light conditions, and at night, but
some include GPS to fly back "home" if they lose
their control signal. How do they avoid obstacles?
Many features available, it seems.
Some are short range (limited to perhaps 900 feet),
and others are somewhat short duration, like
around 10 minutes max.
Are there versions with 5000 feet (or more) range,
and 30 minutes flight time?
Apparently some can travel 20 mph.
I would love to know more from those who have
good experience in this area, especially with the live
video feedback in addition to the high quality
recording and picture taking.
What is the best control and video feedback
system to get good, reliable operational range?
Most of the power is from Lithium-Polymer
battery modules, I suspect, but what capacities
and voltages are typically used, 3S (3 cells in
series)?
Most reliable brands and models?
The things to avoid?
Merry Christmas, Gary
of the quad-copter based picture and video-capable
drones, some with real-time live video feedback to the
"handler", in addition to quality High-Definition video
recording and picture taking.
Some suffer in low light conditions, and at night, but
some include GPS to fly back "home" if they lose
their control signal. How do they avoid obstacles?
Many features available, it seems.
Some are short range (limited to perhaps 900 feet),
and others are somewhat short duration, like
around 10 minutes max.
Are there versions with 5000 feet (or more) range,
and 30 minutes flight time?
Apparently some can travel 20 mph.
I would love to know more from those who have
good experience in this area, especially with the live
video feedback in addition to the high quality
recording and picture taking.
What is the best control and video feedback
system to get good, reliable operational range?
Most of the power is from Lithium-Polymer
battery modules, I suspect, but what capacities
and voltages are typically used, 3S (3 cells in
series)?
Most reliable brands and models?
The things to avoid?
Merry Christmas, Gary