When is a quad no longer a toy?

[miketuite]

Hi,

I'm brand new to drones and to this forum. I found it about 10 days ago, and I think I've doubled my knowledge since I started reading! I will have lots of questions, but let me start by asking one that's really bugging me: What's the difference between a "toy" quad and a "real (hobby?)" one?

When I look at Amazon's selection of quads, I'm confused about what I'm looking at unless the word "toy" is in the description.

I'm currently flying (or should I say crashing?) a JJRC H36 which I really like.

Thanks for your help, I appreciate it.

Mike

 

[Black Ops]

Little nanodrones and the like=toys..but, In my book, if its a(brushed/brushless) drone capable of reaching controlled airspace(class E, bout 700ft agl depending on where), its NOT a toy. Same if someone could be seriously injured by its rotor blades. What I'm learning about drones is, many of them are serious AIRCRAFT, MARKETED as toys. I think that's a problem.

 

[miketuite]

Thanks, Black Ops, that helps a lot. As a pilot, I agree with your assessment of the problem. And I think any competent pilot would.

Mike

 

[RENOV8R]

I think one of the biggest differences that separate a toy grade from a hobby grade quad is the ability to program the flight controller and the option to replace/upgrade parts

 

[Jackson]

The hobby type will have an official flight controller (F3 are quite common) that you can set up with either cleanflight/betaflight software/FW that allows you to tweak the flight characteristics to suit you and the quad. They can be paired up with numerous hobby transmitter/receiver brands.

Here's one similar to yours.
https://www.banggood.com/KINGKONG-T...-p-1134636.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

Note you will have to buy a transmitter too.