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You may also want to consider the Autel Robotics X-Star. It also has GPS that allows stability in the wind, return to home, orbit, & fly pre-programmed missions. The camera & gimbal are outstanding, & unlike DJI, the customer service & warranty are excellent. I purchased mine as a...

That's an outstanding view of a place that would otherwise be difficult to explore. I'm also attracted to flying over swamps. It's good, clean fun. Here are a couple of shots from the Adirondacks.

Considering that you had a collision with a bird & then crashed from 200' with only the only damage being a $15 motor & a propeller, you should be laughing when you give the vendor you credit card number.

Well done, Roger!

And then balance the props.

Nice production, Roger. The music is perfect for that flight. Which Hubsan were you using?

Autel

Which quad? MJX Bugs 3?

A steady 12 mph wind can be a challenge but wind gusts are a danger if you're flying a small drone or carrying plywood up a ladder.

Excellent!

OK Everybody! I don't care what she said, I'm not your father!

I've been flying racing quads for 32 years & still haven't got the hang of it. (burp)

While training on inexpensive drones is the usual advice, it will be pretty hard to learn the finer points of control if you are always fighting the wind. GPS would give you the control you need in a strong breeze. You could position it, take your hands off the controller, & watch it hover...

Learning video with an Autel XSP.

I have a similar quad, the JJRC H31, that is barrels of fun & I've discovered it is indestructible.

I worry about the safety of counterfeit &/or bargain lipo batteries. Cheap chargers that may not turn off when the battery is at maximum strength are also frightening.

"Used duct tape". It's cheap enough you should have used new duct tape.

Pretty cool. What were you flying?

That looks like fun. Are those lights stock or did you add them?