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You buy a cheap controller (RadioMaster TX16S is the best value for money right now, at $120ish, but you can do quite well with a $30 FlySky), some goggles ($40
by StavrosK 6y ago
You buy a cheap controller (RadioMaster TX16S is the best value for money right now, at $120ish, but you can do quite well with a $30 FlySky), some goggles ($40 for some Eachine EV800D, I forget the exact model number), $150ish for a low-end starting 5" quad, and $30 for a 4S battery.
I might also recommend getting a tiny whoop instead, those are very small drones for inside the house, they are super fun and you can fly them whenever you want, vs having to make a trip to a suitable location.
That should get you started. Nowadays I much prefer acrobatic wings, though, I made a Flitetest Versa from Depron foam for like $30 and it's amazing fun.
- bittercynic 6y agoI'm not having any luck finding the TX16S for that price, any suggestions?
- StavrosK 6y agoHere is one, though it's a bit more expensive, I think maybe I used points to get the price lower: https://m.banggood.com/RadioMaster-TX16S-Hall-Sensor-Gimbals-2_4G-16CH-Multi-protocol-RF-System-OpenTX-Mode2-Transmitter-for-RC-Drone-p-1652191.html?rmmds=search&act_poa=POA6384750&cur_warehouse=CN https://m.banggood.com/RadioMaster-TX16S-Hall-Sensor-Gimbals...
- joshmlewis 6y agoDon't order from Banggood. It takes weeks to arrive and is likely to be a knockoff. There are several US retailers like RaceDayQuads.com, GetFPV.com, etc.
- StillBored 6y agovery small drones for inside the house, they are super fun and you can fly them whenever you want House yes, anywhere with a fire suppression system _NO_. The little glass bulbs used in most of them don't react well to having a drone bump into them. Buddy of mine had this happen where he worked not long ago, you really don't want to be that person...