Are these cheap drones actually possible to control?

by Herbie Green 2017-12-26, 20:01

Or am I just an idiot? I studied the user manual but had no better luck than with helicopters five years ago. They can't handle a 2 mph wind or indoor draft before crashing.

I think the thing will be ruined before I even attempt to use the camera

by Guest 2017-12-26, 20:08

Herbie - never afraid to ask the tough questions publicly.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-26, 20:09

Herbie Green wrote:Or am I just an idiot?

Are these cheap drones actually possible to control? James-Franco-Boom

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-26, 20:20

Which one did Santa bring your kid? He brought mine, one, too. Santa went a bit cheapo because wtf is an 8 year old going to do with a drone.

by **Death Roe** 2017-12-26, 20:22

I don't know.

by Herbie Green 2017-12-26, 20:27

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Which one did Santa bring your kid? He brought mine, one, too. Santa went a bit cheapo because wtf is an 8 year old going to do with a drone.

X5UW

Uncle bought it and I mistakenly thought he knew what he was doing. After crashing it indoors and then a few crash landings outside in 10 degree temps my 11 year old explained to me the excitement of the anticipation vs reality

by **tGreenWay** 2017-12-26, 20:30

Herbie going high tech with his peeping tomfoolery.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-26, 20:34

X5UW

Looks about on par with what we got. Q Copter

I've only played with it indoor for about 5 minutes. I assume it's not going to be able to do shit in this weather with the wind and the cold. Probably a wait until spring toy.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-26, 20:41

Will WBH be doing a live feed of Pantry’s property?

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-26, 20:43

More likely Charlotte or Claire's. I think that's why the little creep wanted it in the first place.

by **The Pantry** 2017-12-26, 21:09

Herbie Green wrote:Or am I just an idiot? I studied the user manual but had no better luck than with helicopters five years ago. They can't handle a 2 mph wind or indoor draft before crashing.

I think the thing will be ruined before I even attempt to use the camera

Probably just like everything else...you get what you pay for.

Found a drone youtube of Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas in dry dock last year. Reason I looked for it is my daughter is a contract feature singer for RC and got on Radiance while it was in dry dock in Portland just before a summer of Vancouver-Alaska cruises. Dude posted the vid about a week before she boarded. Was very well done with a Phantom 3. The overhead running the length from bow to stern is cool. Check the comments...guy claimed he used GPS to do the flying 125 feet above it,

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-26, 22:11

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:More likely Charlotte or Claire's. I think that's why the little creep wanted it in the first place.

You are looking live at Pantry's bathroom bathing where he is bathing in raw milk and salsa.

by **The Pantry** 2017-12-26, 22:36

Turtleneck wrote:
WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:More likely Charlotte or Claire's. I think that's why the little creep wanted it in the first place.

You are looking live at Pantry's bathroom bathing where he is bathing in raw milk and salsa.

by Herbie Green 2017-12-26, 22:47

Pantry, you posting YouTube. You ever try to fly one?

by **The Pantry** 2017-12-26, 23:02

Herbie Green wrote:Pantry, you posting YouTube. You ever try to fly one?

No. Have only fucked around with a cheap helicopter my kid got years ago. As I recall it wasn't that difficult,

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2017-12-26, 23:03

Where is poster he got it? Guy is a drone fanatic

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2017-12-26, 23:06

The DJ Phantoms are fantastic. They are way better than the pieces of shit that Herbie and I got. I have a coworker who got a deal on one this summer for like $1400 and then Girbaud in Austin bought one of the same ones a few months ago when the price dropped quite a bit. I think it's the DJ III or Phantom III or something. I considered it but really we have no use for it and plus my kid is way too young for something like that.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-12-26, 23:50

The Pantry wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

You are looking live at Pantry's bathroom bathing where he is bathing in raw milk and salsa.

This is what I plan to do if I ever see a drone on my property. If I get in trouble for using a double-barrel shotgun, then I'll switch to a much quieter high-quality slingshot.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-12-27, 00:55

This is my drone. Not sure if it is expensive or not.

Are these cheap drones actually possible to control? 14qpt955.1

by Herbie Green 2017-12-27, 00:59

The Pantry wrote:
Herbie Green wrote:Pantry, you posting YouTube. You ever try to fly one?
No. Have only fucked around with a cheap helicopter my kid got years ago. As I recall it wasn't that difficult,

Lol you are full of shit

by **tGreenWay** 2017-12-27, 01:58

Herbie Green wrote:
The Pantry wrote:
No. Have only fucked around with a cheap helicopter my kid got years ago. As I recall it wasn't that difficult,

Lol you are full of shit

You're applying too much testosterone. It's making you an even bigger bitch than you usually are. Merry Christmas, Herbie. Come again when you can't stay longer.

by **The Pantry** 2017-12-27, 18:10

Herbie Green wrote:
The Pantry wrote:
No. Have only fucked around with a cheap helicopter my kid got years ago. As I recall it wasn't that difficult,

Lol you are full of shit

WTF dude. You come on here looking for advice. I offer some and you insult me? Guessing by your usual tone you are as heavy-handed with the drone controls as you are in correspondence. Little wonder you crash at both. Lighten up, bitch.

Again, the guy flying a Phantom 3 over Portland's waterfront had no issues using GPS. Not sure exactly how that works but might be something you'd be interested in researching. Maybe it's possible the cheapo rig you bought features that capability. Or, maybe it doesn't and you should pony-up for something easier to fly.

by **Jake from State Farm** 2017-12-27, 18:20

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:The DJ Phantoms are fantastic. They are way better than the pieces of shit that Herbie and I got. I have a coworker who got a deal on one this summer for like $1400 and then Girbaud in Austin bought one of the same ones a few months ago when the price dropped quite a bit. I think it's the DJ III or Phantom III or something. I considered it but really we have no use for it and plus my kid is way too young for something like that.

Same here, I thought about getting one but the neighbors next door weigh 300 lbs +. WTF wants to waste a $1400 drone taking videos of that?

by keanro 2018-01-03, 01:36

The DJI Phantom 3 is around $600 on amazon and it offers 4k video.

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