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Package Drone Deal for New Company

Posted by Mike on November 30, 2014 at 9:46am

I want a package deal around $300 to $500 that includes a robust drone with video capability or the ability to mount a GoPro, and a good remote control.

I have a parrot drone, but it has limitations in how high it will fly, and it's not very rugged.

Company will record aerial footage above and below treeline as well as some shot over or near water.

This is all pretty basic im sure, but with so many options out there I wanted to know some good all in one packages that will provide a robust and rugged drone and a reliable controller for under $500

Thanks everyone!

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  • Robert December 1, 2014 at 7:43pm

    Best option for what you are looking for is the Apollo A1 drone. We at spacecitydrones.com sell it for $449. Comes with the drone, nice controler with GPS RTL switch, and battery packs. Check it out. 

  • Guy Compton November 30, 2014 at 5:39pm

    Yes Sir, fly at 200+ft over feeding area and bombs away.

    Makes a big splash, they glow for hours.

    • Mike > Guy Compton November 30, 2014 at 5:50pm

      Just for fun then correct? Thats pretty dang cool you have footage of them running and stuff?

      • Guy Compton > Mike November 30, 2014 at 6:12pm

        Yes, was just bored.  The only footage we had was from thermals and you couldn't tell the difference.

        • Mike > Guy Compton November 30, 2014 at 6:21pm

          Still sounds fun :)

  • Guy Compton November 30, 2014 at 12:20pm

    http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/looking-for-a-drone

    • Mike > Guy Compton November 30, 2014 at 2:21pm

      Thanks Guy, that beats the new "Parrot Bebop Drone" for sure?

      What's good about the drone besides the price?

      Big thanks for your time looked at it and saw video not sure how specs compare because I know nothing about baseline specs for other drones :)

      • Guy Compton > Mike November 30, 2014 at 2:45pm

        I like it because it uses APM and is easily setup for telemetry and use with MP.

        Parts are cheap and it has been very reliable, I use it for hog hunting and finding my lost cattle.

        I have DJI F550s but I actually like the QN over those, they are small and ride in the Polaris taking up small space.

        • Mike > Guy Compton November 30, 2014 at 2:50pm

          Awesome I hunt you use a 308 or 30-06 for hogs or something bigger and better :) wish we had hogs round here.

          Battery about 15 minutes correct?

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