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I got a tinywhoop kit for my nephew and my sister hated it, so it's probably good. There is an entire ecosystem around those, so you can go piecemeal if you wa

I got a tinywhoop kit for my nephew and my sister hated it, so it's probably good. There is an entire ecosystem around those, so you can go piecemeal if you want.

littlestymaar 3y ago
As a parent your deduction resonates well with my experience. How old is you nephew BTW?
itishappy 3y ago
+1 TinyWhoop It's a company, but also the name of that whole style of drones. Anything in the 65, 75, or 85 mm range can whoop, maybe more, idk. I'd start with a 75mm brushless if I were to do things over again.
- leobg 3y ago
  You have a link for a model you’d recommend?
  - itishappy 3y ago
    Sorry, not really. I love my Beta75X2S, but it's almost a decade old at this point, and it's a fast moving field. I do have a source I trust, and here's his guide for 2023 (apparently it's someone he endorses): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgeeR8TiuP0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgeeR8TiuP0 https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list/ https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list/ Looks like Mobula6 or Mobula7 is still a solid choice. Also, you'll need a controller and FPV goggles. I would get suggest picking up something nice-ish. They're very general and can be used with many different vehicles/projects. I got cheap goggles and upgraded immediately.
    - leobg 3y ago
      I’d be interested in a kit. Containing everything. Any reason DJI products don’t make your list? Would have thought they are the market leaders, no? I’m just looking to use it for fun. Occasional use. No vlogging or racing or anything like that. Thing is, with the many AliExpress drones on the market, I can’t tell what is trash and what will actually be fun to use. Thanks.
      - itishappy 3y ago
        Should probably have asked you to clarify your intent... "I want to take areal photos/videos": Cinematic Drone - Go with DJI stuff, Mavic probably "I want to pilot a spaceship": FPV Drone - Get a TinyWhoop or simmilar I've been describing the latter. If you go that route, unfortunately I'd recommend skipping the kit. I don't like the box goggles that will come with it because their FOV is aweful. The EACHINE EV200D is what I'd consider entry level, but it'll set you back about $300. Fatshark has some good stuff too. https://www.fpvknowitall.com/fpv-shopping-list-goggles-video-transmitters-and-cameras/ https://www.fpvknowitall.com/fpv-shopping-list-goggles-video... DJI does have a full FPV kit too and it's very nice and very expensive. Only reason I didn't mention it is it isn't what I'd consider a Whoop. It's in the "can give you stitches" class of drones and is not usable indoors. Still, really nice drone. DJI's FPV googles and Air Unit digital VTX are worth a mention on their own because they're awesome and one of the few DJI products you can occasionally use with non-DJI systems. It's heavy though, so not likely to fit in a Whoop.

I got a tinywhoop kit for my nephew and my sister hated it, so it's probably good. There is an entire ecosystem around those, so you can go piecemeal if you want.

littlestymaar 3y ago

As a parent your deduction resonates well with my experience. How old is you nephew BTW?

itishappy 3y ago

+1 TinyWhoop It's a company, but also the name of that whole style of drones. Anything in the 65, 75, or 85 mm range can whoop, maybe more, idk. I'd start with a 75mm brushless if I were to do things over again.

leobg 3y ago
You have a link for a model you’d recommend?
- itishappy 3y ago
  Sorry, not really. I love my Beta75X2S, but it's almost a decade old at this point, and it's a fast moving field. I do have a source I trust, and here's his guide for 2023 (apparently it's someone he endorses): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgeeR8TiuP0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgeeR8TiuP0 https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list/ https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list/ Looks like Mobula6 or Mobula7 is still a solid choice. Also, you'll need a controller and FPV goggles. I would get suggest picking up something nice-ish. They're very general and can be used with many different vehicles/projects. I got cheap goggles and upgraded immediately.
  - leobg 3y ago
    I’d be interested in a kit. Containing everything. Any reason DJI products don’t make your list? Would have thought they are the market leaders, no? I’m just looking to use it for fun. Occasional use. No vlogging or racing or anything like that. Thing is, with the many AliExpress drones on the market, I can’t tell what is trash and what will actually be fun to use. Thanks.
    - itishappy 3y ago
      Should probably have asked you to clarify your intent... "I want to take areal photos/videos": Cinematic Drone - Go with DJI stuff, Mavic probably "I want to pilot a spaceship": FPV Drone - Get a TinyWhoop or simmilar I've been describing the latter. If you go that route, unfortunately I'd recommend skipping the kit. I don't like the box goggles that will come with it because their FOV is aweful. The EACHINE EV200D is what I'd consider entry level, but it'll set you back about $300. Fatshark has some good stuff too. https://www.fpvknowitall.com/fpv-shopping-list-goggles-video-transmitters-and-cameras/ https://www.fpvknowitall.com/fpv-shopping-list-goggles-video... DJI does have a full FPV kit too and it's very nice and very expensive. Only reason I didn't mention it is it isn't what I'd consider a Whoop. It's in the "can give you stitches" class of drones and is not usable indoors. Still, really nice drone. DJI's FPV googles and Air Unit digital VTX are worth a mention on their own because they're awesome and one of the few DJI products you can occasionally use with non-DJI systems. It's heavy though, so not likely to fit in a Whoop.