Drone choice for walking and riding...

[briantrumpet]

I'm thinking about getting a drone to do aerial stills and video when I'm in France in particular. This one for total beginners seems to get pretty good reviews. I think it might even fit in a big jersey pocket when folded.

Main things I'd like to do is while I'm on mountain walks and rides, just for short 1-2 minute videos, and still from interesting aerial angles. Looks like that linked drone should do the clever stuff via its phone app. I've got some nice scenery to play with straight out of the front door. It would allow me to get all sorts of angles that should be stunning (not least getting more up close and personal to that gert big rockface).. But I know I'd have a lot to learn.

Any thoughts/observations?

 

[numbnuts]

This may do - won't work over water so I've been told

View: https://youtu.be/jBu1kMd_H40?si=DdzlkcLvZrl-R06z

 

[briantrumpet]

This may do - won't work over water so I've been told

View: https://youtu.be/jBu1kMd_H40?si=DdzlkcLvZrl-R06z

Bloomin 'eck - that's small, and clever. Looks ample for my needs. Will investigate. I like the simplicity.

 

[briantrumpet]

Looks like about £100 more than the one I linked. https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOVERAir-X1-Self-Flying-Pocket-Sized-Intelligent/dp/B0CDP59QNH

 

[briantrumpet]

Hmm, not sure that those simple mini ones will do as much as I might like, if I want to start getting creative beyond simple close shots.

 

[briantrumpet]

Back to my original idea... looks promising, and for £300 with the extra battery pack, I think it's worth a punt.

 

[YMFB]

That’s interesting, I’ve been toying with getting one for sometime partly put off by the size.

 

[Seevio]

The Potensic does seem to be a rip off of the DJI mini 4k. The specs, price and even the names of the quick shots are similar. There is, however, a Potensic Atom 2 which has some upgrades. The most significant upgrade is a tracking mode where the drone can follow you as you walk, cycle etc. Whether the improvement is worth the extra 30 quid is not my call.

If it turns out that flying a drone is not just a passing fad, you will regret it if you don't buy the fly more bundle of whichever model you choose.

From the original post, UK law requires that you are able to see the drone at all times. While you could fly it to those cliffs in the picture, navigating my means of the cameras, you would realistically be breaking the law to do so.

Also, bear in mind that laws and licencing are specific to each country. Your UK licence is no good in France.

Lastly, unless the drone comes with some sort of protection for the blades, you don't want to be putting in a pocket.

 

[briantrumpet]

The Potensic does seem to be a rip off of the DJI mini 4k. The specs, price and even the names of the quick shots are similar. There is, however, a Potensic Atom 2 which has some upgrades. The most significant upgrade is a tracking mode where the drone can follow you as you walk, cycle etc. Whether the improvement is worth the extra 30 quid is not my call.

If it turns out that flying a drone is not just a passing fad, you will regret it if you don't buy the fly more bundle of whichever model you choose.

From the original post, UK law requires that you are able to see the drone at all times. While you could fly it to those cliffs in the picture, navigating my means of the cameras, you would realistically be breaking the law to do so.

Also, bear in mind that laws and licencing are specific to each country. Your UK licence is no good in France.

Lastly, unless the drone comes with some sort of protection for the blades, you don't want to be putting in a pocket.

Thanks for all those observations!

 

[Drago]

I don't know much about drones, but I'd thoroughly research their laws before using one. The French police don't pussyfoot about, and you don't realise how genial UK police are until a Gemdarme points a gun at your leg until you answer their questions.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Just be aware how annoying drones are to others. Plus of course the laws around the minimum distance they have to be flown away from others.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

Drones are extremely annoying for others and the sound can carry an appreciable distance. They're all a bit TikTok for me.

 

[Marchrider]

Drones are extremely annoying for others and the sound can carry an appreciable distance. They're all a bit TikTok for me.

we have one keeps hovering over our house and neighbours houses most saturdays - wish I could shoot the F'n thing down

 

[Jameshow]

we have one keeps hovering over our house and neighbours houses most saturdays - wish I could shoot the F'n thing down (if I had a gun I would)

Just stealing your training techniques!

 

[Marchrider]

Just stealing your training techniques!

drinking beer ?
its the carbohydrates they're important for stamina