Hi, I've never owned or flown a drone. I'd like to buy a DI Phantom. Would it be better if I bought a cheaper drone as my first drone before I buy a more expensive one. I mean should I practice on a cheap drone before I buy something like a DJ phantom. Thanks John
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You could, but nothing flies quite like a Phantom. If you take the time to learn, start out slow, and fly safely, you should have no trouble flying a Phantom.
Agreed,I never flew before and it took me maybe 3-5 hours to fully learn to fly. It's extremely easy. Just make sure you fly above anything you could run into.
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A small practice UAV is fine but like they said, it is very easy to fly a GPS stabilized UAV. Maybe even look for a used Phantom 2 or Phantom 2Vision+ to learn on prior to getting a Pro or Advanced. And don't discount the Standard as it is a cheaper alternative that is very capable. You can download the manuals from the DJI site. Learn about all the aircrafts functions and how to safely operate it. It is a complex machine that you should fully understand before heading out. Start slow and easy in a wide open area with no obstacles or overhead wires. Enjoy your new Phantom when it arrives.
A small practice UAV is fine but like they said, it is very easy to fly a GPS stabilized UAV. Maybe even look for a used Phantom 2 or Phantom 2Vision+ to learn on prior to getting a Pro or Advanced. And don't discount the Standard as it is a cheaper alternative that is very capable. You can download the manuals from the DJI site. Learn about all the aircrafts functions and how to safely operate it. It is a complex machine that you should fully understand before heading out. Start slow and easy in a wide open area with no obstacles or overhead wires. Enjoy your new Phantom when it arrives.
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Good point. And, if you decide to get the Standard and upgrade to a P3A/P3P later, most of your accessories (batteries, props, case, etc.) will be compatible. So, you won't have to start out from scratch again.
My first drone was a Phantom 3 Professional, I bought this past summer. Im an amateur photographer so I love the pictures and videos Ive been getting. I have no regrets at all about going with this model. Im still taking it real easy with the flying however
I'm pretty new to the drone world and bought myself a P2 and added an FPV system. You'll be able to find a deal on a used P1 or P2 at this point. There's also a holiday deal (or at least Black Friday) on the P3 Standard for $499. If you were like me and didn't want to spend alot of money just yet because you want to learn to fly, go for a used P1 or P2. At least then your in the full-sized range of quads then when your ready to get something better, sell off the one you have and get a newer model. That is my plan. buy a P2....learn to fly, learn the ins and outs of the hobby....then maybe upgrade to the P5 or so down the road.
I bought a Phantom 2 last Spring. I did not want to spend $700 on a toy that I had no idea how to fly. So I bought a Hubsan H107L for $40. I also bought propguards, you will need it! I bought this to practice with first and I had many crashes and pilot errors.
If you buy this, be sure to get the Hubsan in "Mode 2". Mode 2 is the same control setup as the phantom (throttle on left side). so when you switch, you will not have to adjust for anything.
When I finally bought the Phantom, BOY was the Phantom easy to fly! I know many people will say just buy the Phantom, and I see their point. It is easy to fly, but still - $40 is cheap to learn things and not weep when it crashes due to pilot errors.
If you buy this, be sure to get the Hubsan in "Mode 2". Mode 2 is the same control setup as the phantom (throttle on left side). so when you switch, you will not have to adjust for anything.
When I finally bought the Phantom, BOY was the Phantom easy to fly! I know many people will say just buy the Phantom, and I see their point. It is easy to fly, but still - $40 is cheap to learn things and not weep when it crashes due to pilot errors.
I think he'll need these at first while learning, at least. During my learning, my phantom was going towards a fence because I got confused with controls. Being stupid, I went and grabbed the landing gear to keep it from hitting the fence. Well the phantom tilted and the prop sliced my arm up. I didn't need stitches but it sucked. My first instinct was to grab the phantom because that is what I did with the toy quads/helicopters that had only because the props were foam. Thats why I say the guards are very useful at first. Then once your comfortable, take them off if you want to.
