Hello all!My name is Dimitri and I am new to all this "drone business", but got really into it after I first read about it some time ago, and now, I have big aspirations! I was thonking that I eventually, could provide a service to different firms and people who are in nead of areal photography and filming, I also believe that I got the necessary funds to start that kind of business up, but what I lack is KNOWLEDGE and FLYING EAXPERIENCE.I do have experience in photography thoug... Anyhow...As far as I have understood, I first need something to train with; Maybe build my own, smaller and cheaper quadcopter or hexacopter, or anything similar and learn how to manouver it, how to use the software, how to use everything... And alse spend some time with a simulator. Am I right? Have I missedsomething?Sooo... What exactly do I need for these first steps? And at what equipment should I aim at later? (the second question is of semi-importance right now, alhough I'd appriciate a hint! There seems to be quite a lot to choose from!Do I need a laptop? Is it possible to use an Ipad instead? :)I ask you guys to help me! I promise to at least follow this first step through and post about it in the forums, contributing to this awesome community in return!/Dimitri
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#1 get a simulator controller and some RC simulator software. It takes awhile to learn to fly good enough to not just be pissing money away with crashes.
#2 get a medium to big trainer plane with a pusher prop setup. The Bixler is highly recommended by many here. You want a big plane because they're easier to fly, easier to see, and easier to fix. You want a pusher because otherwise you will break your prop on most landings until you're good at flying.
#3 Hobbyking.com is BY FAR the cheapest place for all RC supplies.
Besides the training-drone, you Mike are talking about a jdrone or a 3dr quad.
Is the hexa capable of lifting more tham a quad?
Is it more stable if it has more rotors?
If i'd buy a pre soldered(or should I solder everything myself? I know how, I guess I just wouldn't know what and where) Arducopter hexa kit from jdrones with 880 kv motors, 12x45" propellers, a 30 amp ESC(what does that mean??) and A 9 ch radio set, am I all set then? Probably not, I still need a gi...forgot what it's called - the thing that holds the camera (will I be able to mount a canon d5 on that one?) can I buy those in the same places or do I have to make one myself? Can I have both the DSLR and some shitty cam for live feed At the same time? Should I go for some lighter cam maybe? What batteries should I use? Is the "Rx/Tx modules" modules included with the "radio set"(it sounds like it has something to do with the radio! :D ), I am looking in the jdrones' site right now... I guess same questions apply for the 3dr drones ( what's the difference between thse two?).
I KNOW, IT's alot of questions, I thought that I'd leave the "real" drone for later, but I am guessing that I might as well buy both at once since I'll build it while I'm training with the samll one...
Knut,vare u From Sweden btw? Do u mean this one? http://www.hobbyequipment.se/radiostyrt/helikopter/e-flite/blade-mq... that's a Swedish site, so because of that, I'd prefer the Blade MQX, faster delicery, no extra tax, and so on...
But besides the reason above, why should I choose one over the other?
Thank you for your help guys!
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QR ladybird... Where can I buy it? Is there any online store in EU? If I order from the US I'll have to pay double tax, this is even more important when it comes to the "real" stuff, but I understand if U only can buy them from places outside of EU... I live on Åland Island, it's a small place between Sweden and Finland, and I can't seem to find any hobby shops in both countries that have anything to offer when it comes to drones, I've even checked out the forums of the local RC club, nobody seems into drones there either... Maybe I've been looking invrhe wrong places, but it doesn't even matter...
So Mike says Ladybird and Knut says Blade MQX. I'll try to find a place where I can buy them online and then check them out I guess... No patience to wait for an answer!
Also take a look at the Blade MQX. It's similar to the Ladybird. If you have access to a local Hobby Shop, check if they carry replacement parts for your platform of choice.
Get a QR ladybird value edition and a few extra batteries.
If you break it, most parts are less than $8usd to replace. And it takes a beating.
Fly it through three batteries every day. You'll become a basic pilot by the time you've built and flight tested your jdrones or 3dr quad.
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#1 get a simulator controller and some RC simulator software. It takes awhile to learn to fly good enough to not just be pissing money away with crashes.
#2 get a medium to big trainer plane with a pusher prop setup. The Bixler is highly recommended by many here. You want a big plane because they're easier to fly, easier to see, and easier to fix. You want a pusher because otherwise you will break your prop on most landings until you're good at flying.
#3 Hobbyking.com is BY FAR the cheapest place for all RC supplies.
I'll get back here when myndtuff arrives! :)
Exciting!
Besides the training-drone, you Mike are talking about a jdrone or a 3dr quad.
Is the hexa capable of lifting more tham a quad?
Is it more stable if it has more rotors?
If i'd buy a pre soldered(or should I solder everything myself? I know how, I guess I just wouldn't know what and where) Arducopter hexa kit from jdrones with 880 kv motors, 12x45" propellers, a 30 amp ESC(what does that mean??) and A 9 ch radio set, am I all set then? Probably not, I still need a gi...forgot what it's called - the thing that holds the camera (will I be able to mount a canon d5 on that one?) can I buy those in the same places or do I have to make one myself? Can I have both the DSLR and some shitty cam for live feed At the same time? Should I go for some lighter cam maybe? What batteries should I use? Is the "Rx/Tx modules" modules included with the "radio set"(it sounds like it has something to do with the radio! :D ), I am looking in the jdrones' site right now... I guess same questions apply for the 3dr drones ( what's the difference between thse two?).
I KNOW, IT's alot of questions, I thought that I'd leave the "real" drone for later, but I am guessing that I might as well buy both at once since I'll build it while I'm training with the samll one...
Thanks in advance!!!
Knut,vare u From Sweden btw? Do u mean this one? http://www.hobbyequipment.se/radiostyrt/helikopter/e-flite/blade-mq... that's a Swedish site, so because of that, I'd prefer the Blade MQX, faster delicery, no extra tax, and so on...
But besides the reason above, why should I choose one over the other?
Thank you for your help guys!
So Mike says Ladybird and Knut says Blade MQX. I'll try to find a place where I can buy them online and then check them out I guess... No patience to wait for an answer!
Good night!
If you break it, most parts are less than $8usd to replace. And it takes a beating.
Fly it through three batteries every day. You'll become a basic pilot by the time you've built and flight tested your jdrones or 3dr quad.