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Well I came on here to hear what you guys had to say about it, wasn't disappointed ;)
I've barely started to use my Mavic Air, in fact every single time I've tried to fly I've had to update firmware and so given up on the flight. I believe all 3 batteries are updated now so my next flight might be more than pop up, spin round and back down again, which is all its ever done so far. Fact is, despite having only just purchased my Air, is this Skydio thing is as good as it looks, then yes, the moment it's available outside of the USA I'll get one.
I DO want something that can track my Toyota Hilux and show off the scenery I drive through here in Borneo, I DO want something that can at least try to keep up with my KLX250 (see avatar) off-road. I DO go hiking in the mountains and jungles, and so do want something that can capture the general scenery, without requiring 20 or 30 minutes of intense concentration, setting up (and updating firmware, no fly zones etc).
I see this as basically a flying Gopro action camera, that won't capture the whole ride/drive/fishing trip/hike etc but can easily capture some highlights. Most of the time that's all I need, and my Mavic Air doesn't have the long range lightbridge or Occusync or whatever it's called now anyway, plus laws about being in line of sight make this a very useful flying camera. Again, presuming it's as good as it looks.
I disagree with the poster that said such close-up flying would be banned. Quite the opposite, I see this as being the way drones will go in the future. Long range, out of sight, high altitude remote piloting? No, already banned or restricted in many places. A faithful flying puppy that follows you around, avoiding people and property while sticking close to you? What's not to like?
You're arguably more dangerous on a bike or skateboard than a drone that can easily avoid people, even flying straight up vertical if needed.
It wasn't that long ago I moaned a bit on here about the size and bulk of my Phantom, wishing there was something as good but smaller. We now have a bunch of small drones.
My current complaint? Well the usual "Where's the weatherproofing? I wanna take this outside!" aspect, but also the "Great, lots of modes and stuff, but I don't really have the time or patience for learning all this and the updating and updating thing, and the updating.. and re-learning what I forgot already, because of the updating thing..."
Something I can just turn on, turn on the beacon and say "Follow me, to the left" and just go?
Yeah.
I don't care too much what company makes it. |
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