This very long flying quadcopter includes a position hold system that allows it to hover motionless without pilot inputs. Also includes altitude hold and 5.8 Ghz FPV. Find it here and here is the cheaper WiFi version
Pros
- 2000mah battery gives it a very long flight time of over 15 minutes.
- Optical position hold in combination with an effective altitude hold systems provides an almost motionless hover. Good for new fliers trying to learn the basics of quadcopter control.
- 720p camera provides relatively good video. External add-on cameras are not really needed with this quadcopter.
- Includes 5.8 Ghz FPV transmitter and receiver. Provides relatively long range FPV video in excess of 100 meters.
- Although I didn't fly it past its range limits, the transmitter also allowed flying out past 100 meters.
- Powerful brushed motors (I think that they're Tarantula motors). Motors provided very sporty flying ability limited only by the altitude hold system (which unfortunately can't be turned off).
- Also includes headless mode (and I apologize that I forgot to demonstrate it).
Cons
- The optical position hold works very when starting from a slow flight speed. But the position hold becomes less effective if the initial speed of the quadcopter is increased. It could "slide" quite a distance before slowing sufficiently to allow the position hold system to take over. Position hold also becomes less effective as altitude is increased, and is ineffective above 8 meters.
- Weighs more than 250 grams, will require FAA registration if flying in USA.
- It does have an automatic takeoff and landing button. Unfortunately mine did not appear to be operational.
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