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Posted: 12/21/2023 7:39:40 PM EDT
Looking at some cool recreational drones. The DJI mini 4 seems cool, but i wouldnt mind spending a little more for a better camera and get the DJI air 3 or something of the sort. Is there a down and dirty rule of thumb for any sort of licenses or certs I would need to get a drone heavier than the mini 4? Are there any other recommended drones? Id use it for exploring while camping. Possibly recon for SHTF; etc
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Posted: 12/21/2023 7:51:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sierra5]
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Recreational you need to get TRUST certified. If the drone is under 250 grams no need to register it. Over 250 you need to register it and its $5. You will also need to make sure it is remote ID capable or have an add on unit for it.
If you make money or anything of value in exchange for flying you need trust and a Part 107 certification. For camping, make sure you have a way to charge the drone as most are in the 25-35 minute flight time depending on atmospherics and how you are flying. The mini 4 is nice, but for many the mini 3 isn't that much of a step back and would be great. |
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Posted: 12/21/2023 8:15:40 PM EDT
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I have the DJI mini Pro 3 and I love it, Flys itself. I paid a bunch of money for it and I saw them at Costco yesterday for half the money. Must be a surplus out there.
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Posted: 12/21/2023 8:18:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: slappomatt]
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I fly manually operated freestyle FPV drone with goggles. home built from parts and no gps or other tracking BS. FFAA. I have a old mini 2 that its a lot for the money but I never use it. its a flying tripod. if you want to shoot great looking video DJI is basically the only realistic answer, if you want to FLY you dont want anything to do with them.
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Posted: 12/21/2023 9:35:30 PM EDT
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I have the Air 3. A step up from the mini, the two camera setup is great, plus front and rear collision sensors. Easy to fly and about 45 minutes of battery time. I really like mine.
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Posted: 12/21/2023 11:33:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sierra5]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By deerranger: I have the DJI mini Pro 3 and I love it, Flys itself. I paid a bunch of money for it and I saw them at Costco yesterday for half the money. Must be a surplus out there. Mine just has the mini 3 regular and it’s not a good bundle, just one battery. Basically just a case and props. When I bought my mini 2 it was a fly more type combo minus one battery. Just looked and other Costcos apparently have the 3 pro combos, wish mine did. The lack of a RC 2 controller option kinda sucks though. |
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Posted: 12/21/2023 11:35:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dougez1: I have the Air 3. A step up from the mini, the two camera setup is great, plus front and rear collision sensors. Easy to fly and about 45 minutes of battery time. I really like mine. I’m fighting the urge for an Air 3 so bad. I have an Air 2S that I love though. |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 2:02:06 AM EDT
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appreciate the responses so far. i really like the idea of an air 3 with the dual camera. Apparently the cert is free now and only takes 30 mins according to the website. I dont like the idea of registering it but it is what it is. At least its not a gun registration.
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Posted: 12/22/2023 2:09:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Phiers]
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Originally Posted By slappomatt: I fly manually operated freestyle FPV drone with goggles. home built from parts and no gps or other tracking BS. FFAA. I have a old mini 2 that its a lot for the money but I never use it. its a flying tripod. if you want to shoot great looking video DJI is basically the only realistic answer, if you want to FLY you dont want anything to do with them. Yeah, it wouldnt be for racing. It would be for mapping terrain, scouting, exploring, etc. Ive visited some drone racing shops before and understand what those are about. Im looking for a flying go-pro. Now if it had FLIR, we would really be talking. |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 4:11:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Phiers: appreciate the responses so far. i really like the idea of an air 3 with the dual camera. Apparently the cert is free now and only takes 30 mins according to the website. I dont like the idea of registering it but it is what it is. At least its not a gun registration. Trust has always been free, registering the drone is $5. Part 107 is $175 for the test and whatever you spend on study material/programs. |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 6:25:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sierra5: Trust has always been free, registering the drone is $5. Part 107 is $175 for the test and whatever you spend on study material/programs. I understand. I dont plan on ever making money off the drone so im not worried about part 107. Still, its good info though. |
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