Hello everyone,After lots of reading and research I've come to you all with questions.I'm new to drones and am looking for a RTF ArduCopter to start off with. My biggest question is that would you recommend the jDrones or 3DRobotics kit for a beginner.I'd like something that I can manually fly as well as use the APM 2.5 module for programmed flight.All suggestions welcome and appreciated.Thanks.-Kris
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That's kinda like asking do you prefer chocolate or vanilla ice cream. There's lots of support for both platforms. Having said that I am running 3DR gear and it's been a pleasure to use. I suggest the 3DR version to friends if they want to use the APM. It was cheaper [when I bought mine] and this forum and 3DR are under Chris Andersons' wing - so you know you can go straight to the source if something does go wrong - not that it has with my gear (aside from my own fault).
Just be prepared to purchase some spares - as you'll need it when you crash. (;
In my knowledge, jDrones is pretty good and people are quite happy with it. You can do a lot of extentions to jdrones and it supports APM2.5, is a plus. I am not too sure about 3D Robotics, may be someone from the forums can guide further.
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Hi Kris,
That's kinda like asking do you prefer chocolate or vanilla ice cream. There's lots of support for both platforms. Having said that I am running 3DR gear and it's been a pleasure to use. I suggest the 3DR version to friends if they want to use the APM. It was cheaper [when I bought mine] and this forum and 3DR are under Chris Andersons' wing - so you know you can go straight to the source if something does go wrong - not that it has with my gear (aside from my own fault).
Just be prepared to purchase some spares - as you'll need it when you crash. (;
Cheers,
David.
Hi Kris,
In my knowledge, jDrones is pretty good and people are quite happy with it. You can do a lot of extentions to jdrones and it supports APM2.5, is a plus. I am not too sure about 3D Robotics, may be someone from the forums can guide further.
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Fijn weekdag,
Shyam.