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Post by iron369 » Fri Apr 30, 2021 11:41 pm

A place to put your drone photos because firearms aren’t your only hobby. Image
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Post by iron369 » Fri Apr 30, 2021 11:53 pm

I’m no photo expert and brand new to drones. I have absolutely no editing or filter skills. I just post photos I took that I like. Please feel free to post your pictures here too.
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Post by Toddstang » Sat May 01, 2021 12:53 am

Video I shot in Destin last month.

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Post by iron369 » Sat May 01, 2021 1:18 am

Toddstang wrote:Video I shot in Destin last month.
I remember your post. It was inspirational.
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Post by Niceguy » Sat May 01, 2021 8:44 am

I've always said I'd never buy another RC thing that wasn't on land use only, but I've been wanting one of these for a long time. I've had stupid luck with boats and sucked with choppers and planes...haha After seeing some INSANELY awesome drone footage of places I've been, I've wanted one since. I could see this post making me finally pull the trigger on one. Awesome pics and vids guys!

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Post by Toddstang » Sat May 01, 2021 10:38 am

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Post by Toddstang » Sat May 01, 2021 10:45 am

Niceguy wrote:
Sat May 01, 2021 8:44 am
I've always said I'd never buy another RC thing that wasn't on land use only, but I've been wanting one of these for a long time. I've had stupid luck with boats and sucked with choppers and planes...haha After seeing some INSANELY awesome drone footage of places I've been, I've wanted one since. I could see this post making me finally pull the trigger on one. Awesome pics and vids guys!

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Get one!
The stabilization of these in the wind is awesome compared to flying older RC helicopters and planes.
Plus DJI has Google Maps built into the screen so if you lose sight of your drone the map feature shows where your drone is. Plus the return to home button will land your drone from spot of take off.
It was cool taking family photos on the beach at sunset at 20 feet.

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Post by plumber_bob » Sat May 01, 2021 11:41 am

Toddstang wrote:
Sat May 01, 2021 10:45 am
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Sat May 01, 2021 8:44 am
I've always said I'd never buy another RC thing that wasn't on land use only, but I've been wanting one of these for a long time. I've had stupid luck with boats and sucked with choppers and planes...haha After seeing some INSANELY awesome drone footage of places I've been, I've wanted one since. I could see this post making me finally pull the trigger on one. Awesome pics and vids guys!

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Get one!
The stabilization of these in the wind is awesome compared to flying older RC helicopters and planes.
Plus DJI has Google Maps built into the screen so if you lose sight of your drone the map feature shows where your drone is. Plus the return to home button will land your drone from spot of take off.
It was cool taking family photos on the beach at sunset at 20 feet.
A guy I work with has an older one and he loves it!
Has me thinking about getting one too.

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Post by Dave1965 » Sat May 01, 2021 3:10 pm

:lol: :lol: started by a guy posting on a site called ARMORYCLUB when guns are not his hobby :lol: :lol:
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Post by Niceguy » Sat May 01, 2021 9:35 pm

Toddstang wrote:
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Sat May 01, 2021 8:44 am
I've always said I'd never buy another RC thing that wasn't on land use only, but I've been wanting one of these for a long time. I've had stupid luck with boats and sucked with choppers and planes...haha After seeing some INSANELY awesome drone footage of places I've been, I've wanted one since. I could see this post making me finally pull the trigger on one. Awesome pics and vids guys!

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Get one!
The stabilization of these in the wind is awesome compared to flying older RC helicopters and planes.
Plus DJI has Google Maps built into the screen so if you lose sight of your drone the map feature shows where your drone is. Plus the return to home button will land your drone from spot of take off.
It was cool taking family photos on the beach at sunset at 20 feet.
The wife wants me to get one too. I guess any time the wife says buy a new toy you should listen...haha

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Post by iron369 » Sat May 01, 2021 11:08 pm

Niceguy wrote:
Toddstang wrote:
Niceguy wrote:
Sat May 01, 2021 8:44 am
I've always said I'd never buy another RC thing that wasn't on land use only, but I've been wanting one of these for a long time. I've had stupid luck with boats and sucked with choppers and planes...haha After seeing some INSANELY awesome drone footage of places I've been, I've wanted one since. I could see this post making me finally pull the trigger on one. Awesome pics and vids guys!

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Get one!
The stabilization of these in the wind is awesome compared to flying older RC helicopters and planes.
Plus DJI has Google Maps built into the screen so if you lose sight of your drone the map feature shows where your drone is. Plus the return to home button will land your drone from spot of take off.
It was cool taking family photos on the beach at sunset at 20 feet.
The wife wants me to get one too. I guess any time the wife says buy a new toy you should listen...haha

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I would suggest to go with a well known manufacturer. Look for one that has tracking and obstacle avoidance sensors. Don’t be afraid of paying the $5 and registering it. Check where you live against a no-fly map because if you live in a restricted area, you may not even be able to get the drones props to spin.
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Post by Niceguy » Sun May 02, 2021 7:50 am

I think I've got it narrowed down to DJI Mavic Air 2 or Mavic Pro 2. Pretty sure I'll go with the Air 2, as I don't see where the 25%+ more cost of the Pro 2 would be a need or even a want. I think the Air 2 will even probably be an over kill for my tech abilities on the editing side of it. I was leaning toward the Mini, or Mini 2 but I think I'd like a little more that the slightly larger ones have for when I travel to get some badass island videos and pics. Now to start looking for deals, because I'm a deal whore...haha

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Post by Niceguy » Sun May 02, 2021 7:55 am

From the best I can tell so far, the airport (a little over 50 miles from me) is the nearest no fly zone to me. I definitely need to do more research on laws and insurance and stuff forsure.

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Post by iron369 » Sun May 02, 2021 9:12 am

Niceguy wrote:I think I've got it narrowed down to DJI Mavic Air 2 or Mavic Pro 2. Pretty sure I'll go with the Air 2, as I don't see where the 25%+ more cost of the Pro 2 would be a need or even a want. I think the Air 2 will even probably be an over kill for my tech abilities on the editing side of it. I was leaning toward the Mini, or Mini 2 but I think I'd like a little more that the slightly larger ones have for when I travel to get some badass island videos and pics. Now to start looking for deals, because I'm a deal whore...haha

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They just released the magic air 2s that’s an awesome machine.
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Post by nemo » Sun May 02, 2021 10:03 am

The Boys at work hire a guy to fly his Maviv Pro as a spotting target. He can have the drone programed to go out to a distance/altitude and hover. Really kool
Oh, how so high they fly........ only further to fall.

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Post by irishrob » Sun May 02, 2021 11:14 am

I think Costco has this one in the warehouse. Don’t know anything about them but seemed like a decent price. Usually cheaper I. The warehouse too.
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Post by Toddstang » Sun May 02, 2021 12:43 pm

irishrob wrote:
Sun May 02, 2021 11:14 am
I think Costco has this one in the warehouse. Don’t know anything about them but seemed like a decent price. Usually cheaper I. The warehouse too.
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That's a really good price.
Costco bundles are usually less than just buying the drone itself on Amazon.

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Post by Niceguy » Sun May 02, 2021 3:38 pm

Hmmm, maybe I need to hit up one of you Cosco members when a deal on the Air 2 comes up...

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Post by iron369 » Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:43 pm

A few pictures I took today.

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