considering new drone.!!!

[Robert Kelly]

I am considering a new drone from the selection below, please advise as to which you prefer, especially if you own the drone and can vouch for it's reliability and performance !!!Thanx
1. Hubsan Zino 2 plus ( new of ebay)
2. SG906 Beast 2 pro ( new of Banggood )
3. SJC F11 or F22 (new of Banggood)
4. DJI mavic , or mini 2 ( second hand of ebay, so risky!!!)

Personally because I have had one and know they are good I'm leaning towards The Beast pro 2 of Banggood, reliable retailer.
I would value your selection, as I said especially if you own the drone with direct experience of it.
Thanx fellow dronists !!!

Rob

 

[davidhk129]

Like most purchases, it is a personal thing. We all have our individual preferences. Some want long flight Range. Some want superior Camera capability. Some want GPS stability, etc etc. Mine can easily be the least in your list of preferences.

That said, here is my 2 cents.
I once had a SJRC F11. I lost it among some tall trees. My stupidity.
When I bought it, I had the choice of 2.4g wifi or 5g wifi. I chose 2.4g version because I didn't have a 5g wifi phone.
It is a very good drone with lots of bells and whistles. GPS. Follow Me, Way Point. auto-return etc.
It has brushless motors which are far more superior than other similar drones with brushed motors.
One thing though. It does not do 360 degree flip. That diminishes a lot of fun that comes with flips. ( Now that was my preference.)

DJI drones are in a different class than the list you posted. DJI drones are far more superior than any toy drones in the market, and F11 and SG906 are classified as "toy drones".
But the price !!!
If you can handle the price shock, go for it. It's one of the best.
Don't try 2nd hand dji because you never knew what kind of abuse the drone suffered ( unless you know and trust the seller real well.)
Ether brand new or not at all.

 

[wafflejock]

What David said, DJI is a world apart from the rest (for a fancy camera in the sky) but I would also avoid buying used unless have some proof the original warranty can be transferred or else paying the premium price, but not getting the premium support that should go with it. DJI is good in terms of if you do need to repair it in the future there's only a handful of SKUs/models so will have more luck finding replacement parts and whatnot. Personal preference is to diy but I enjoy the pain of building and have already gone through the learning curve for the most part so building/tuning isn't a huge deal anymore (betaflight has gotten a lot better in general without fine tuning too but still usually end up adjusting sliders to reduce wobble when coming out of loops/dives)

 

[Robert Kelly]

I opted for the Sg906 and I am happy with it, only prob is sometimes the app drops out.
But overall it's a good machine, got a 3rd battery on order.
Rob

 

[Robert Kelly]

I am now considering maybe another drone, my options are as follows:
1. Hubsan Zino 2plus (new of ebay)
2.DJI mavic ( 2nd hand of ebay)
3. DJI Inspire (2nd hand of ebay)
4. DJI Mini

Which would you recommend, the Inspire is awesome and so big and it's legs fold down. Zino is a nice drone also/

 

[gregb49]

@Robert Kelly you don't say where you are from. I mention this because in the UK, the rules are considerably different for sub 250gm drones. I have a SJRC F11 but don't fly it because the rules restrict its flying whereas my Zino Mini Pro (sub 250gm) is much easier to just pick up and fly.

I hope you enjoy your Sg 906 (564gms with battery, I believe).

 

[Robert Kelly]

I'm in the UK, I have recently been to the CAA site and took the drone test, so I have an operator ID and Flyer ID.
I think I may opt for the Hubsan Zino 2 plus next as it's fairly big, hence more stable.

 

[gregb49]

Well done. You might want to think about joining the BMFA for the insurance and you can fly more places under their article 16.