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Turbazz
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I am looking to buy a DJ I phantom 2.   Have never owned a quad copter its my first time I do not know much about them.

What I want in my quad copter is for it to go roughly up to 2 miles range.  With a fpv.
I would also like on-screen data.  
And be able to use waypoints and see the map it's travelling on.  

By looking online videos information i understand I need to buy a lot of custom bits.  Can somebody please point me in the right direction.
Obviously I would like to spend minimum as possible.  

Anybody can supply Me the items or build this for me it would be grateful. Just pm your contact.  

Thanks so much guys looking forward to buying a DJI!!!

I need a list of everything I would need also I would like that failsafe option in case something goes wrong.  If I could use the standard controls to save money that would be good
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trailtec.dodo
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If you want a two mile flight radius you don't want a Phantom you need a larger craft with full FPV. The effective range of a Phantom is around 500 meters max. It may be best to look in the expert section. I will say tho that you need to get some experience with a smaller bird before attempting to fly that far which by the way since it will be out of sight is illegal in the US and quite a few other places without a UAV pilots licence.
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Capt. Bill
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You might try a Hubsan X4 quad, they are under a $100 and good learning tool you can fly in the house
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PhantomHelp
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Turbazz, check out Amazon for good deals on Phantoms:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ ... Id=6Z75M7BGYVASWEWI

See the following links for ways to improve the remote control & WiFi range:
http://www.phantompilots.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=27060
http://horizonfpvantennas.mybigcommerce.com/
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Turbazz
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Those kits improve wifi?  Is it not better to buy a new transmitter and receiver Kit with FPV screen etc? Wifi is for the vision plus?? Am not sure maybe confused

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PhantomHelp
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Turbazz, right, WiFi is for the Vision+. Those antennas will work with the Phantom 2 DJI remote.

http://fpvlr.com/shop/index.php? ... ategory&path=76
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Turbazz
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I dont want a vision plus.  So whats a good fpv setup? With waypoints and on screen telementry 2-3 km    Ive been told the remote standard is preety strong?  The fpv is the issue.  Also is the hero three a good camera?   Argh this is confusing.  
Ive been told to change to 5.8 tx rx. ?  I don't know what any of this means though
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PhantomHelp
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Try searching here:
http://www.phantompilots.com/vie ... 53261c1f845dbde6f81
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Turbazz
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Also does the vision plus come with waypoints? And extended Wi-Fi
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Humboldt710
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You need to do a bunch of reading and watching videos. There are plenty of people who do exactly what you want to do. I know this is not exactly helpful, but you need to put in the time to really learn or you will spend more than you need to.


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