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Originally Posted by Due
I was looking at that one, I think it would be fun for the first few weeks only
Does it fly inside ?
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Yes it flies inside. It comes with an "Indoor Hull" which is basicly padding for the propellers. I have been playing with it inside learning how to fly it down hallways, into rooms, etc.
I'm hoping it stays fun for a long time. There are tricks you can learn such as rolls, and games you can play as well including war games with other drones.
I really want to take it outside but its winter here and I'm afraid of it freezing up or getting it stuck in a tree. I will this spring for sure.
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Originally Posted by livexxx
LOL, pics of the neighbours or it didnt happen
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I'm on it!
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Originally Posted by Nookster
You had me at "...and it runs Linux."  |
I know! It had me at "Pilot via your iPhone" and "watch realtime birds-eye view video on your iPhone". (Android too, Apple haters!)
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Originally Posted by 24/7 Blogging Crew
how much those cost up in the 1's k?
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She won't tell me but I think it was around $300
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Originally Posted by JamesM
sweet, congrats man.
how long it runs on single charge ?
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Not as long as I would like. Today was my first non-stop flight and it lasted about 20 minutes. I need to get a second battery.
Apparently it flies longer if you remove the Indoor Hull to make it lighter, and turn off video sending and recording, and skip the install of a usb key for recording as well.
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Originally Posted by JamesM
ouch, then it needs some modifications ...... at imho it should fly least 30 minutes for some serious fun/work
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Agreed. Just when I was finally getting the hang of it, my "low bat" indicator starting flashing.
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Originally Posted by Mr Pheer
Mine can go for about 15 minutes, flies about 35mph, has a gyro-stabilized camera gymbal, takes 1080p video, and I fly it thru video goggles that I wear... just as if I were sitting in the pilot's seat.
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What kind of Goggles? Post a link?
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Originally Posted by SpeedoDave
What kind of range does that have - line of sight I'm assuming.
Hottubs are on the other side of my building, would be fun to check out any tourist talent without walking downstairs.
Dave
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The range is as far as WiFi will reach. It supports 802.11 G and N, with N offering the best range, so you need an Android or iOS with Wifi N for best possible range.
According to the instructions, if the copter flies out of range it will stop, hover and descend slowly until you can move to within range. I haven't tried that yet.
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Originally Posted by Choopa_Pardo
What is max flight ceiling?
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164 Feet, according to PopSci