Just wondering if anyone has used a drone yet for any 4x4 trips or weekends away
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Just wondering if anyone has used a drone yet for any 4x4 trips or weekends away
not me but a fellow over this way does all the time..check out JBBUNNO on youtube,this guys has some awesome footage....
here's one from my area 3D.hope you enjoy it mate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABDu...H6fmg&index=57
An ex Clubbie and mate of mine has been using drones for a couple of years for Club Trips, Holidays, off road racing etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Gets truly awesome stills and vids.
They r a hot item 3D this is from myPoliceMackay and the local news paper titled up up and away ;The owner of a drone with a fitted GoPro was flying the device on Airlie Esplanade on Saturday, January 2 at 7:30 am as the weekend markets were being set up.
The drone was landed about thirty metres from where the owner was standing (safe landing location). A very opportunistic thief has quickly grabbed the drone as it was landed and ran into the nearby crowd – stealing it – as the owner watched on nearby.
The offender is described as being a male, of Caucasian appearance, in their late thirties and wearing a hat and black long sleeved t-shirt with a black backpack.
The owner is still in possession of the remote control… The offender will not be able to operate the drone without it.
If you have any information regarding the offence or the current location of the drone and GoPro, we encourage you to contact the Whitsunday Police station on 0749 488 888 or contact Crime Stoppers.
The relevant police report number to quote is QP1600010307.
Some thieves really are faster than a speeding bullet!
Theives really are the lowest life forms going around.
Just watched All for Adventure they seem to use a drone
to get extra footage. Still early days for them IMO hopefully
the price will come down sooner rather than later.
Pretty keen to get one at some stage
Seen this one 3d https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pejCU-OwHFc
Theives really are the lowest life forms going around. Yeah couldn't agree more mate .
Not really early days now as the prices seem to have stabilised over the last 2 years or so on the better brands (DJI, Parrot etc).Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
My mate uses mostly DJI so around about $500 for the Phantom.
The next 'wave' of drones coming this year will have the ability to autonomously track moving targets and avoid stationary objects.
That will mean they can 'follow' people, skiers, cyclists, vehicles etc (up to the speed of the drone of course) and not crash into trees, dunes, terrain etc.
That will mean 1 person can set up the drone and then do their thing whilst filming themselves with no need to fly the drone
Release prices look like being well under USD 2,000 for those which might drop the current ones a bit more maybe.
ANYONE USED A DRONE YET FOR 4x4ING
No, I use a Nissan Patrol!:eck05:
i thought i'd learn to fly heli's first then graduate to quads......i tried...this is a good vid of how far i got with that effort before wasting money on a camea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwVj1tdVpIE
bahaha quads would be a hela a lot easier 2 fly than that thingQuote:
Originally Posted by Avo
My mate just got one for Chistmas and we will be using it on our next trip in Feb. I will post some footage when we get back.
Yeah! I've just bought one of these. I reckon it'll make a great 4X4!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...016/01/126.jpg
A friend is on his third after the first two flew away..... No shit
This happened to my mates Dji . Cost him a fair bit second r third flight in and the thing just kept going... He jumped in the car and attempted to follow it but lost it in the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by katwoman
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Has anyone seen the one called lilly? Fairly expensive but looks awesome. I like the 360 photo thing.... https://youtu.be/iMfTHHLbj5g
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Yeah someone from here was looking at pre-ordering one last year?Quote:
Originally Posted by taslucas
Pretty sure that Lily could not detect objects though and will crash into trees and stuff.
Yeah I think you're right. All the footage is in open areas. It would look awesome having some footage of somewhere like the Simpson desert trip though
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There's a bloke here at work rant spent 3k on one that takes his bait out up to a km
Farker crash landed in the ocean hahahahhaaha
Luckily a dirt biker found it washed up on the beach and he got it back
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Ha! Wow yeah pretty lucky though
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if anyone is serious about getting one,join a RC Heli club,heaps of people with knowledge and made all the mistakes already..also look for one with a rth function...rth = return to home...that way if you lose cordination you can flick the switch and ity will return to a point already asigned...
This fella i know did have RTH and it still took a dive in the water hahahahQuote:
Originally Posted by Avo
here's a vid and pics from a Quad...last weekend down this way....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=Q55RExw_4a0
Used the drone for some action up in Fraser Island 8 weeks ago. This was the last trip in my Hilux before selling it to make way for the Patrol.
Hope you enjoy the video (crank the sound up for some nice music). Cheers- Tony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNfBd5Yq8-4&t=116s
they have a greater range and height than I would imagine
It is quite frightening how high they can climb. The one I used for the Fraser Island footage was capable of 2 km up in the air (or to the sides) Problem was that after 500m verticle, I would loose sight of it, and as such, was too scared to climb in further. 500m was plenty high enough and still provided excellent footage.
What model drone do you have Tony?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony's 4.8
DJI Pantom 3 Advanced.
Means zip.....lol do you have a link or stats on your modelQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony's 4.8
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=DJI+Pantom+3+AdvancedQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
https://www.dji.com/mobile/phantom-3-adv
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Thanks Tony. I just got a Hero 5 today as a birthday/ christmas present from the missus. The Phantom 3 Adv is on my wish list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony's 4.8
Ahhh. Very nice. Will the Hero 5 mainly be used for 4WD video?Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
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Actually Mudski. I think the Mavrick is a much better option now compated to the Phantoms. It folds up compact (much better when 4WDing). If flys longer, faster, and further and still has a 4K camera. I have found the larger Phantom to be a bit difficult to transport around and set up when on a difficult trip.
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Yes and also when we go swimming etc etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony's 4.8
Thanks Tony. It will be a long while I reckon before I would even speak of getting a drone. The wife shakes her head at me every time I see a new gadget.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony's 4.8
Holy ship! The Mavic Pro does some pretty awesome stuff.
https://www.dji.com/mavic
Yes. Looks like a much better unit and may even possibly fit in the glovebox (not sure). It looks like it would be much much quicker to unfold and launch compared to the P3. Type it into YouTube and you will see some good promo-videos.
Hey mark if you already have a GoPro you should check out the 3DR soloQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4zIbm1yvu9M
You will now have to get something like the GoPro karma as the 3DR is no longer around
Yes I use a phantom 3 drone all the time while camping and out 4wding. Just need to be very mindful of surroundings and people.
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