Drone Photography/Videography

[BucksnDucks]

Anyone have experience with drones? I'm looking to get one around $500, maybe a bit more if there is a huge performance difference. My son (19 yr old) will be operating and is fairly experienced in photography. He has a Go Pro, not sure if it's best to utilize that camera or look for drone with camera. Any advice appreciated, there's a ton out there and I hope to narrow choice down.
BTW- Not hunting related, so I'm not looking to start a scouting debate. Might utilize on a hunt or fishing trip for memories but not for finding critters

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Mavic Mini, photo quality is great for social media, not quite what you would want to print out a poster or something. Very easy to fly, I was able to take the last pic with a 2 min explanation of the controls. She recently got a new one that has a much better camera but it's insane flying it you have to use a VR display.

Some photos take with my sisters mavic mini.

Cape Coast Ghana

Oaxaca, Mexico



Colorado... deer hunt

 

[Sytes]

Drones are amazing tools for capturing the essence of nature or activity from an entirely new view. Prior to drone use... body height was the common theme for capturing the moment.

Thus was few years back and playing/ testing the follow and avoidance mode while on a bear hunt.

*Reviewed by fwp and approved as legal... at that time.

 

[Sytes]

Anyone have experience with drones? I'm looking to get one around $500

Costco is selling the DJI mini for $439 and is flipping amazing!

https://www.costco.com/dji-mini-2-aerial-camera-bundle.product.100679649.html

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Drones are amazing tools for capturing the essence of nature or activity from an entirely new view. Prior to drone use... body height was the common theme for capturing the moment.

Thus was few years back and playing/ testing the follow and avoidance mode while on a bear hunt.

*Reviewed by fwp and approved as legal... at that time.

Great clip!

 

[BucksnDucks]

Mavic Mini, photo quality is great for social media, not quite what you would want to print out a poster or something. Very easy to fly, I was able to take the last pic with a 2 min explanation of the controls. She recently got a new one that has a much better camera but it's insane flying it you have to use a VR display.

Some photos take with my sisters mavic mini.

Cape Coast Ghana
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Oaxaca, Mexico
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Colorado... deer hunt
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Nice pics, the Mavic Mini is high on the list

 

[BucksnDucks]

Costco is selling the DJI mini for $439 and is flipping amazing!

https://www.costco.com/dji-mini-2-aerial-camera-bundle.product.100679649.html

Just picked this one up today, pretty impressive videos.

 

[Sytes]

What's their avg flight time? I hear it's close to my larger Mavic platinum version 25 min?

And the video... darn hard to beat.

The price point... beats the hell out of my purchase.

Be sure to p/u extra batteries. They are the lifeblood of enjoyment. Once my batteries die, it brings back those child sensations of teacher sticking me in the corner for 10 minutes after 5 paddles!

 

[BucksnDucks]

What's their avg flight time? I hear it's close to my larger Mavic platinum version 25 min?

And the video... darn hard to beat.

The price point... beats the hell out of my purchase.

Be sure to p/u extra batteries. They are the lifeblood of enjoyment. Once my batteries die, it brings back those child sensations of teacher sticking me in the corner for 10 minutes after 5 paddles!

I believe it's about 25 minutes, video quality is fantastic and seems pretty easy to fly

 

[TriStar Hunt]

I was going to suggest checking out a gear site like adorama, though Costco is selling the bundle for the same price. Found this bundle for 450 with a hard case but I don’t think it has the extra battery (huge time saver) that Costco’s bundle includes. Just beware how much time you’re going to spend cruising for drone deals - there are so many cool options (even thermal drone options) these days.

 

[BucksnDucks]

So, as I was saying the video quality is impressive. Well, we just found out we were not even using the highest quality setting, 4K. Will see what that looks like soon.