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If we're weighing in on toys, the DJI Tello has been a fantastic learning tool, not only for exploring how to turn left and right, but to understand and write your own protocols for flight (ie Preflight-what's my objective, how do I react to potential problems, what's the weather like?). It's less than 100$ (refurb on Amazon for $79 <https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07KQQJHJQ%2Fref%3Dcm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uNEpDbA919RW4&data=02%7C01%7CNEARC-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7Cda200916a5a1425ec1ad08d7138ad9da%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636999359391653310&sdata=NvVwijiJ0TWrK39B%2B74hPlNtqp%2FfRi1dSviuMHGZciA%3D&reserved=0>) and you can use your phone (Android or iOS) as a controller with a POV live stream from the on board camera. Think of it as learning to drive in a Toyota Corolla before you drive a Formula One car! Good luck! Best, Michael Gallotta GIS Program Manager Department of Public Works Town of Rockport 34 Broadway Rockport, MA 01966 Office: 978-546-3525 Cell: 978-879-3562 Pardon the brevity as this message was sent from a mobile device. On Sun, Jul 28, 2019, 12:18 Frank Moore <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi Bruce, > > I'm not a drone user, but I have a couple of friends at work who are > into them and I've learned a bit from their discussions on the subject. > > For starters, I will echo what Bob Bistrais said in that "toys" better > to learn on since they're harder to fly. Basically, the more expensive > the drone, the better and smoother the flight. > > As for what to buy, DJI is the de facto industry leader for most > reasonably priced drones. You can spend upwards of $10,000 if you > really want a drone like film studios are using, but I don't think that > fits your use case. While it's out of your initial price range, I'll say > that one of those folks from my office bought a DJI Mavic and has raved > about it. The video quality is exquisite and he was simply awed at the > flight experience. It's also very portable -- folds into a block about > the size of a loaf of bread for travel. > > Good luck in your search and let us know what you decide. > > Thanks, > > Frank > > > > On 7/25/19 2:18 PM, Bruce Willett wrote: > > Hello NE GISsets, > > > > I am getting a drone, starting on a cheap one to train with and test. > > >From there depending on how things work out upgrading to a better > > model. I do a lot of cartography and small environmental projects. > > Light weight is important as I make a lot of trekking maps so > > transport via bike or foot. Overall my work is a mixed bag so in the > > past a drone has not been needed much. I am looking mainly at the DJI > > line of drones, but open to others. Looking to spend $50 -400 for the > > cheap version, then later spending more. > > > > What is the recommendation on how to start out, training in person or > > on-line? Getting a license? Looking for a 1-3 day short course > > maybe? In the northeast? > > > > Thanks, > > > > bruce > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. > > If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove > yourself by going to https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fs.uconn.edu%2Fnearcsubscribe&data=02%7C01%7CNEARC-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7Cda200916a5a1425ec1ad08d7138ad9da%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636999359391653310&sdata=Rz%2FOyxr6muwHJP8j7pXx0YkMOVab%2BkypMoAaR8BYLdg%3D&reserved=0. > -- When writing or responding, please remember that the Secretary of State's Office has determined that email is a public record and is subject to requests under MGL c.66 ยง10. This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have received this communication in error, please indicate to the sender that you have received this email in error, and delete the copy you received. Please do not print, copy, re-transmit, disseminate, or otherwise use the information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe.