BLADE Chroma Vs DJI Phantom

[ArmyVet]

I am flying a Tarantula now and I am enjoying it a lot. I live on acreage and have almost 24 acres to fly over, but it is 90% in trees. A bit of a challenge for an almost rookie LOL. I am thinking that having GPS and a altitude control would help when I lose track over the trees.

I am not quite ready to upgrade but have boiled it down to these two choices. BLADE Chroma Vs DJI Phantom.

I am sure there may be others that would do what I want. Cruise around and take good videos and pictures.

Any recommendations and comparisons would be appreciated.

 

[Jackson]

BLADE Chroma Vs DJI Phantom

DJI Phantom

 

[ArmyVet]

Blade is an off brand?? From Horizon Hobbies??
Or DJI Phantom?

http://www.horizonhobby.com/BLH8670...m_content=BLH8670&CA_6C15C=320011980000375688

 

[RENOV8R]

Blade has no programmable navigation and videos not the best. Phantom FTW

 

[ArmyVet]

Blade has no programmable navigation and videos not the best. Phantom FTW

Ok thanks, I missed that part. That sounds like a worthwhile option.

 

[ArmyVet]

TBS Vendetta 240 FPV Racing Quadcopter (Bind and Fly) is also worth flying when you have great 24 acres land to fly.

http://www.fpv-direct.com/tbs-vendetta.html

Thanks, checking that out now.

 

[RENOV8R]

TBS Vendetta 240 FPV Racing Quadcopter (Bind and Fly) is also worth flying when you have great 24 acres land to fly.

http://www.fpv-direct.com/tbs-vendetta.html

Not at all what you're looking for

 

[Jackson]

You will also find many well populated DJI Phantom specific forums and 3rd party add-ons. With many hints, tips and detailed guides.

 

[ArmyVet]

Not at all what you're looking for

Yep, that looks pretty Racy LOL
I need more cruising and picture video taking.

 

[ringolong]

DJI Phantom

+1

 

[ArmyVet]

+1

I hear you, just have to consider cost/benefits too. Especially if I lose it in the woods lol.

 

[ringolong]

You can track altitude to keep above the tree line with the phantom while flying. It really is an awesome air craft for the money.

 

[ArmyVet]

You can track altitude to keep above the tree line with the phantom while flying. It really is an awesome air craft for the money.

Yeah , Thanks. The best is always worth the money. How does this Programmable Navigation work?? WayPoints????

 

[ringolong]

I have never used that functionality on mine, but you create a flight path, and the phantom will follow it at the height, and speed that you specify.

 

[ArmyVet]

I have never used that functionality on mine, but you create a flight path, and the phantom will follow it at the height, and speed that you specify.

That is very cool for sure. I will download a manual and check it out.