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[Closed] What 1st quad copter?

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Either ready built or as a project? Looking for something cheap and cheerful for a play.
What you got?


 
Posted : 23/07/2013 11:28 am
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Either a Hubsan X4 or a Walkera Ladybird ( prob best to get the Ladybird without the video camera, as it makes it rather heavy and prone to dropping like a stone ) would be good to play with and get a feel for flying them.


 
Posted : 23/07/2013 11:36 am
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Oh, and buy a bunch of spares and spare batteries for whatever you decide to get - it'll extend your playtime.


 
Posted : 23/07/2013 11:37 am
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Depends what sort of money you are willing to spend, or if you just want something small to fly in the garden compared to something bigger than will carry a gopro etc

DJI have just brought out a new Lite version of their Naza controller, those are amazingly stable without lots of setup.

http://quadcopters.co.uk/dji-innovations-kits-50-c.asp

Have got the F450 which is brilliant.

Made this using a gorpo the other week.


 
Posted : 23/07/2013 11:44 am
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I second the Hubsan. Easy to fly, cheap, (and so far) bombproof.


 
Posted : 23/07/2013 11:54 am
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(and so far) bombproof

Definitely not Sister-in-law proof though.

"Oh I didn't know that you had to bring it back down again" as it nudged past the International Space Station. 😯


 
Posted : 23/07/2013 12:13 pm
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I'll sell you my Twister is you want? Perfect condition.

£43 retail, yours for £28 inc P&P.
I've got several others now. 😉 Otherwise, another vote for the Hubsan X4, they're ace.

EDIT: you might find this thread useful too:
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/quadrocopter-whos-got-one


 
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Posted : 23/07/2013 12:26 pm
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[url= http://diydrones.com/ ]http://diydrones.com/[/url]

Warning, it might get expensive, but you did need an autopilot didn't you?

You might also consider the TBS Discovery: [url= http://team-blacksheep.com/shop/cat:discovery ]http://team-blacksheep.com/shop/cat:discovery[/url]


 
Posted : 23/07/2013 12:53 pm
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Thanks guys. A bit more research required I think!


 
Posted : 23/07/2013 10:05 pm