Newbie Question(s)

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jayne_cobb

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Hey there

I'm new to this world. For that reason I don't think my first should be an elite level of drone. However I'd also like to avoid the mistake of buying just a bunch of cheap models in an effort to save on price.

I would say I am a very amateur level Photographer. By no means professional just do it for fun. I have some fun taking stuff on vacation and than just for family. That said I like what I do to be impressive looking. I'll usually turn it into a video slideshow of sorts

I've seen some really cool video shots with drones and I think that is my primary reason for venturing into this world.

So I think my first question goes like this.

When I first starting envision the possibilities I think I started to think of something that I could attach my GoPro too. However I am not wondering if I need something where I can actually see from the control what my camera would be filling. (Imagine me doing like a fly over of kids playing soccer.)
Would that be accurate?

My next question is what sort of price am I looking at for a beginner drone that isn't super cheap in quality and can be used to take good photos with? I feel like I wouldn't want to go more than $500, $300 would be much better.....but it may be that for what I am looking for $1000 is where I need to be, and than I need to reconsider if I want this or not lol

Finally what are the rules on drones these days? Could I take one in front of the Eiffel Tower? (or other historical landmarks?) Maybe if there is a lot of limitation on what I can do I shouldn't be thinking about using it on vacation.

Just trying to get me head around what it is I want, before I start comparing individual Drones.

Thanks Everyone
 
Hi and welcome to the forum. I'm sure some people will jump in and give you ideas on what you're looking for but they'll also tell that you want to start with a toy grade ready to fly model so that you can get some hand/eye coordination. Quads aren't quite as easy to fly as they appear and you'll crash - a lot when you start out , we all do. I didn't go the Phantom route, I started right out of the gate building my quads from components and can tell you that for $1,000, you can build a very nice quad for aerial photography. Of course you'll have extra cost on top of that for radio gear, camera gimbal, video transmission components. As for where you can fly, here in Canada the regs are still pretty liberal, but you'll have to check with the local authorities depending where you live. Most important to keep inmind is just good ol' common sense. Don't fly in populated areas or near other people. Quads can cause very serious injuries.
 
Well Jayne, quads(drones) will def add a whole new dimension to your trade. And I can see a huge demand in the future for aerial photo/videography. Huge. But! You have to be both a drone flyer and a photographer. So in my ppinion (as has been said) get a dji phantom 3. Then practice- alot. Its thebest of both worlds ( youtube it). Good luck! Let us know how you do! (I can see this as being a very lucrative business).
 
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