Just saw the new phantom RTF quad from DJI, cool design and incredible price (around $700 pre order). I think this can change the quad market ...........
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Just saw the new phantom RTF quad from DJI, cool design and incredible price (around $700 pre order). I think this can change the quad market ...........
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We so far have had very good feedback about the DJI Phantom Quadcopter and although some are saying the Ifly is comparably cheaper when you consider everything else needed to get in the air the costs would actually be more and we have flown both the ifly and the phantom quite a lot and the Phantom wins hands down for performance etc.
Another point many have made with the phantom is the jello when using the gopro this can be greatly reduced by adding a little moon gel at the mounting point and also a little in the housing for the camera. Balancing of the props also helps and with the combination of the two the jello is virtually nil.
As said initial feedback coming in for the Phantom is positive and there are more and more helpful videos etc coming out all the time to help new comers into multi rotors.
Seems to be a copy of another wildly over priced frame.
http://www.uavframe.com/en/10-uav-multicopter-carbon-fiber-quad-mon...
I need to go into business making frames.
I wouldn't expect 10" props and an 850kV motor on toy-aisle content. Indeed, you certainly don't need that sort of capacity to lift 400 grams of plastic, motors, batteries and electronics. I certainly expect weight and performance to drop from the DIY-type quad to make this something you'd be happy giving to the kids for Christmas. Of course, I'd also expect that you'd have plastic shrouds and a "Not suitable for children under 10 years" type sticker to make it obvious that those large, fast spinning things are a safety hazard.
At the end of the day, you can break your own finger without much effort, or slice it off with a knife in the kitchen. No one can be protected from their own carelessness/stupidity and thankfully we're not yet at the point where everything in the world is wrapped in tissue paper and foam.
Toy aisle in Wal-Mart. I agree life is full of dangers, and I definitely enjoy exposing kids to reasonable dangers, copters included. I either don't see those items in the TOY aisle, or not requiring as much respect as a spun up quad with typical hard plastic / CF props. 10x4.5 props on an 850kv motor is not the same thing as an AirHog. Nothing really to argue about, just my opinion.
A shovel.
A bicycle.
A slammed door.
A aquarium tipped over.
A Play-doe extruder.
An erector set.
I could go on. Life is full of dangers.
I don't know. Can you think of any other toy in the Wal-Mart toy section that could take your finger off? I'm having a hard time.
If you look back five years ago, small electric, twin (contra-rotating) blade helicopters were hitting the market as mems components kept dropping in price. These are now stocking stuffers and importantly, there's enough community experience with them to know that they're "throw away" (i.e., if you get 6 weeks play time that's great... 6 hours on Christmas day is even better!).
We're not quite there with over-the-counter quads yet (price point is still high), but as more suppliers get into the pipeline, more competition will drive prices down (as manufactures seek cheaper and simpler solutions). Heck, look at where home-brew UAVs were 5 years ago and compare to where we are today. Products like DJI's Phantom will certainly be Walmart/Kmart type fodder, found in the toy section, within 2-3 years at my estimation.
Sorry, but for me being repairable is important and this thing looks like it would be toast after one crash.
But it almost looks weatherproof. That would be an interesting feature.
I agree it's expensive for what it gives you... but on the other hand you have the charger, LiPo, Radio... so all in one nice box just like a toy you pick up at any store.
This is great but also a limiting factor in the long run. I dont think it will be easy to hack it and use your own radio TX/RX... I also saw some pictures where there is antenna in the landing gear...
But you know what? they are hot sellers and people are interested to get them. I am confident that most people will then "graduate" to a "real" DIY copter after that one.
Can wait to try them!
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