Scout drone?

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I've bought two of these things for other people, finally broke down and bought a Holy Stone HS440, an entry-level drone.

At present, I have no time for another hobby or toy ... but. Who doesn't have use for a set of eyes in the sky? I plan to take this little guy hiking, and use it to fly over thick brush areas. Satellite photos cannot tell you everything; one time of day, strong shadows etc. You can never have enough intel.

This Holy Stone has good reviews, was cheap enough ($70) to determine if I have the need for a better one.

If you have a drone, what do you use it for? Just to have fun is enough, of course. Tx.

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[simon1]

I have a Holy Stone F181 that I've had for a few years. It worked for awhile, but it got where I had to go online and look up different sequences of steps to get it started. Now I can't get it started at all. I hope you have better luck with yours.

https://www.holystone.com/en/Drones/Beginner/F181W.html

I've been looking at DJI. Took their test for what I would use it for and it recommended one for $1,200, which is not their most expensive one. I've heard they are a very good brand.

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[Lightcs1776]

I have the entry level to entry level drone. I don’t recall the model off hand, but it had decent reviews if one didn’t have high expectations. It was better than a toy, but hard to control. It did, however, confirm my interest in drones and I hope to get a decent one in the future, ideally something with an automatic follow mode.

 

[simon1]

When mine worked I used it for roof and gutter inspections...along with just fun. It's so light that if a small breeze kicked up it was blown around and you couldn't control it.

I'll probably get a DJI one pretty soon. Was thinking about using it for scouting for game during movement periods. There are many and varied uses for one.

 

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Thanks. I'm learning drone disaster stories are common, too. Have a new respect for these things.

I did lose a toy drone already, a couple of weeks ago. It was actually pretty funny, but. Wind took the little fella over water... Where there was more wind. The one control that did respond was altitude, so up we went. It was even MORE windy aloft, apparently. Its tiny little motors spun valiantly, yet ultimately in vain. When it finally hit the water out in the shipping channel it made a nice splash. A wiser idiot "pilot" walked away.

For this Holy Stone... Thinking local park or ballfield. On a flat calm day.

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"Drone Fail" videos indicate these things are like golf balls: don't get used to one, they all have a date with the water. Up north, trees.

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[Windigo]

A drone is not just a toy, but also a weapon of the 21st century. I live in Ukraine and we are having a war of drones that are used for reconnaissance and hitting targets. If you had told me a few years ago while watching Star Wars that this scene would become a reality, I would have been confused, but it is a fact.

 

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Whoa! Stay safe over there, @Windigo !

I have been enable to fly the Holy Stone(s) yet, despite having gotten a third for $25 (open box). Health issues.

I can't possibly lose three of these things, before I learn how to fly. No walk of shame if you whip out another, eh.

Enjoying all the drone videos, though!


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[Windigo]