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Posted by Harry Parton on March 1, 2014 at 8:03am

I am looking to buy a drone but I have no experience.

I am looking for something that has gps and can have a waypoint set to it via an ipad. A longer flight time and high range would be best. I wouldnt mind a build-it-yourself kit either. I don't know weather a drone with 3, 4 8 ect motors would be best

Please give some advice

Thanks in advance

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OG March 4, 2014 at 2:48am

hi,

this is from my store 2 ARF in your price range with Brushless gimbal included.

all you need is battery Transmitter, you can knock off $100 for 2- axis gimbal version.

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OG March 1, 2014 at 8:34am

looks like you need a hexa copter with a minimum of 12x4 props, 550 to 600 wheel base 4S -6S battery.

Tarot makes some popular setups in that range how much are you willing to spend? and what controller do you like?
- Harry Parton > OG March 3, 2014 at 12:21pm
  
  I have looked at the tarot frames but they don't include motors or anything else. Is there any all inclusive sets or could you advise on any motors ect to buy.
  - OG > Harry Parton March 4, 2014 at 2:35am
    
    better to buy the parts and assemble your self or find a ARF kit that you like. for that price point it is the only way to go. sunny sky motor's , Tiger motor's will work well 4114 or 3508 will handle 15.4 props just select the appropriate KV for the battery you will be using.
- Harry Parton > OG March 1, 2014 at 8:37am
  
  I am willing to spend £400 ($669.72) but I havnt yet looked at any controllers
OG March 1, 2014 at 8:21am

I guess your Dad can help you put it together? The carrying camera is nice but you need to know what camera you will be using. this will determine the size of the craft.
- Harry Parton > OG March 1, 2014 at 8:25am
  
  I guess I will be using some kind of camera like one of those cuboid shaped Panasonic ones
  
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  - Harry Parton > Harry Parton March 1, 2014 at 8:31am
    
    Do you have any suggestions for any smaller ones or maybe even ones with live video feed
OG March 1, 2014 at 8:13am

what are you planning on caring? how long of a flight time you need ? how portable do you need it to be?

what sort of technical back ground do you have?
- Harry Parton > OG March 1, 2014 at 8:17am
  
  Thanks for replying
  
  I need something that can carry a video camera
  
  maybe 15 minute flight time
  
  how portable it is doesn't really matter as I would launch it from somewhere like a field
  
  I don't have much technical background but my dad is very familiar with electronics as he builds automated robots