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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:12 am

Have wanted one for a while now, bought a cheapo Parrot one last year, but it's crap, so have given it to the kids ;)

That gave me the "excuse" to buy a proper one!

So, after seeing another member's post I plumped for the same as him, a DJI Mavic Pro "fly more combo"

To say I am BLOWN AWAY with this thing is an understatement!

Had a practice around the garden last night, before taking it out this morning on the way to the shop... I was a little bit apprehensive to say the least..

So, here is my first "proper" flight, unedited - It's been uploaded to Youtube in 4k, so click on it to watch fullscreen in Youtube, rather than the thread window... Took it up to 100m and about 500m away from me at the furthest point.



I forgot to tap on the focus a few times, hence the blurry bits, but this thing is STEADY, especially as it was VERY windy out there...

EDIT, just realised I had dislodged one of the gimbal mounts whilst fiddling last night, hence the shaky bits! Now fixed.


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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:18 am

For some reason, Youtube has downscaled this to 360p ???

I uploaded in 4k, it was almost 3.5gb and took 30mins in the shop even with 200mb BB..

Gonna reupload it now.

Mike

Edit; Should be in 4k now.

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Post by jimmybell » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:49 am

Very cool. Would love one of these, especially if i had a reason to use it beyond 'a bit of fun' :D

There's a lot of wobbling of the video in the upper third, particularly around 1:00, is that the wind? Perhaps you can do another vid in low wind and give us a peak of your neighbourhood disputed driveway fence thinger? :D

I've seen footage from the very same drone from pro-cameramen so i know what it's capable of, likewise there's lots of tricks and adjustments to be done at all stage of import/edit/upload etc.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:53 am

jimmybell wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:49 am Very cool. Would love one of these, especially if i had a reason to use it beyond 'a bit of fun' :D

There's a lot of wobbling of the video in the upper third, particularly around 1:00, is that the wind? Perhaps you can do another vid in low wind and give us a peak of your neighbourhood disputed driveway fence thinger? :D

I've seen footage from the very same drone from pro-cameramen so i know what it's capable of, likewise there's lots of tricks and adjustments to be done at all stage of import/edit/upload etc.
I had the gimbal mounted wrong after tinkering, now sorted and rock steady! More filming later :)

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Post by pvr » Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:08 pm

Hope you bought it with the student discount which gets it Β£120 cheaper 8)

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Post by Stuartt » Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:20 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:08 pm Hope you bought it with the student discount which gets it Β£120 cheaper 8)

(not that I checked :whistle: )
Even with the discount it's not exactly cheap is it :cry:

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Post by pvr » Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:29 pm

It is not, but perceived to be the best.
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Post by d3matt » Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:43 pm

I love great tech and like the idea of getting a drone, but I can't help thinking it will be just an expensive 5 minute wonder. That said, I have been watching Youtube review videos of the DJI Mavic Pro since I saw on here here you'd got one the other day.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:59 pm

Aerial photography has always fascinated me, so I'm going to make sure I get my money's worth from this!!

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Post by mj2k » Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:01 pm

Great things aren't they!

Am sure you are aware, but...."you must avoid flying it within 150 metres of a congested area and 50 metres of a person, vessel, vehicle or structure not under the control of the pilot". I'm not sure the main roads count at non congested areas :P Your video also provided a beautiful mug shot, although not quite the full number plate for for follow up :?

Probably a challenging one to get out of if plod came by and you are standing next to a main road with a controller in your hands lol.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:03 pm

mj2k wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:01 pm Great things aren't they!

Am sure you are aware, but...."you must avoid flying it within 150 metres of a congested area and 50 metres of a person, vessel, vehicle or structure not under the control of the pilot". I'm not sure the main roads count at non congested areas :P Your video also provided a beautiful mug shot, although not quite the full number plate for for follow up :?

Probably a challenging one to get out of if plod came by and you are standing next to a main road with a controller in your hands lol.
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Post by d3matt » Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:21 pm

I've quite fancied having one follow me while mountain biking. Would get some great photos/videos.
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Post by Marlon » Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:47 pm

Great toy - can you get it to follow you driving your Zed down a windy country lane?
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Post by pvr » Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:53 pm

Marlon wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:47 pm Great toy - can you get it to follow you driving your Zed down a windy country lane?
Steering the car with his knees and the drone with his hands? :lol:
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Post by Marlon » Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:55 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:53 pm
Marlon wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:47 pm Great toy - can you get it to follow you driving your Zed down a windy country lane?
Steering the car with his knees and the drone with his hands? :lol:
:oops: I thought I'd seen drones that could follow cars :?
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