Ready to launch! TOP-5 quadcopters
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 Sharp and responsive handling, fast 360° flip, parts availability, price Short range and short duration flight time, external camera significantly reduces battery life, long battery life | X5 quadcopter from Chinese company Syma Toys acts as an excellent model for getting flight practice — it has good characteristics and stands out for its affordable price. The drone belongs to the class of 4-propeller devices that are not equipped with a camera. Visually, it resembles a smaller copy of DJI Phantom 2 , but differs from it in the presence of additional protective covers for the blades, so you can not be afraid to damage the propellers. The copter picks up a signal from the remote control within a radius of 30 metres. On a single charge of a 500 mAh battery, it can stay in the air for 6-7 minutes. The Syma X5 case is made of special soft plastic and has dimensions of 31x31x8 cm. not so easy to break. But if this happens, the copter is easy to fix, as the Chinese manufacturer is very actively promoting all kinds of spare parts for their devices on the market. The stabilization system of the quadcopter is represented by a 6-axis gyroscope. A great merit in the convenience of control lies on the shoulders of the console — it has two separate joysticks (throttle and direction of flight), as well as a special "flip" key (360 ° quick flip). The console is powered by 4- x AA batteries. It is possible to attach an external camera to the flying device. For example, paired with an action camera SJCAM SJ4000 Price from 1 986 up to 3 254 ₴ the copter is able to stay in the air for about 2 minutes. But you have to be very careful when landing, because. there may not be enough thrust for a smooth landing. A frisky and responsive drone with the ability to perform a 360° flip at the touch of a button will allow you to quickly "get your hand" in controlling flying gadgets. And for those who, in addition, need a built-in camera, there is a modification of the copter Syma X5C , which carries a 2-megapixel module with the ability to shoot HD video. |
 Video streaming to remote controller, rugged housing, propeller guards, spare screws included, accessories available Short time of flight, noise in the video sequence, atypical video resolution, camera does not record sound | Miniature quadcopter from Chinese brand Hubsan can fit into the palm Despite its small size, both beginners and more experienced pilots look in its direction. The main feature of the copter is the built-in FPV module. This is the name of the system for transmitting a video signal to the remote control in real time. Especially for this purpose, the remote control of the device is equipped with a large screen with a diagonal of 4.3 "and a resolution of 720x480 pixels. The display has a sufficient margin of brightness for comfortable flight control on a sunny day. In addition The remaining battery capacity indicator of the copter is displayed on the screen, on one charge of which the device is able to stay in the air for 7 minutes. The 0.3-megapixel camera of the device should theoretically allow you to take pictures and videos at a resolution of 640x480 pixels. , she writes videos in a completely atypical format of 720x240 pixels, which is why the video needs to be additionally converted to a more familiar mode (720x480 pixels). a> SD format installed in the remote control, so any interference in the transmission of data from the camera to the remote control will ut are visible on the final record. The built-in camera is more suitable for controlling the gadget in the first-person mode. The quadcopter operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz and can move away from the owner at a distance of up to 100 m. The maximum height is also limited by this value.< /b> Complete with the gadget, the manufacturer supplies a spare set of propellers and a protective frame that can protect the propellers from obstacles. copter functionality will help expand additional accessories . For example, video glasses, which are purchased separately and connected directly to the control panel. They allow you to feel the process of flight more vividly. |
| < img alt="" src="/posts/files/789/3.jpg" style="width: 333px; margin-bottom: 9px; height: 134px;" /> Three-axis position sensors, Full HD video capture, rugged plastic housing, parts included, automatic return to the starting point, excellent handling Not enough internal memory, expensive remote | The brainchild of the French company Parrot can be controlled directly from smartphone without additional purchase of a remote control. Drone connects with tablet or smartphone via Wi-Fi connection. At the same time, the main flight data and virtual control keys are displayed on the screen. When paired with a mobile device, the signal is transmitted over a distance of up to 300 m. In order to increase the range, you can additionally purchase a kit with a Skycontroller Parrot Bebop Drone + Skycontroller , paired with which will increase the maximum flight range to 2 km. The remote control significantly expands the functionality of the manned gadget, but almost doubles the cost of the set. On a single battery charge, the drone is able to stay in the air for 10-12 minutes. Therefore, flying a long distance from the launch point is not recommended, even though copter can automatically return back in case of low battery or loss of connection. The case of the device has a bright colour, and the body itself is made of durable ABS plastic that can survive a fall from a small height. The quadcopter's propellers are additionally protected by foam bumpers. The built-in 14-megapixel camera is equipped with a lens with a wide field of view (180°) and a maximum aperture of f/2.2. Movies are recorded in FullHD format. The angle of the frame is kept thanks to 3-axis position sensors. Only a small amount of built-in memory causes complaints — when recording high-definition video, the 8 GB drive fills up very quickly. The built-in memory is only enough for one full-fledged flight. An ultrasonic sensor is located on the bottom of the copter, which scans the space for obstacles and helps them fly around. It also helps the drone navigate indoors . And with the help of the GPS module, directly from the smartphone screen, you can set the route of the quadcopter's flight by points. Parrot has managed to create a compact solution with wide capabilities. He would have more memory, and a more powerful battery, and semi-professional photo and video shooting could easily be recorded in the areas of drone use. And so the gadget gets the laurels of one of the best amateur quadrocopters. |
| DJI in the quadcopter world is like GoPro among action cameras: the Chinese manufacturer is actively introducing new technologies into drones, and the rest are equal to it. The DJI Phantom 3 line is available in three variations: DJI Phantom 3 Standard , DJI Phantom 3 Advanced and DJI Phantom 3 Professional . The first model is fundamentally different from older brothers and is aimed at amateur pilots. The other two varieties are sharpened for professional use and differ only in the capabilities of the complete camera. The model with the Professional index is equipped with a 12-megapixel Sony EXMOR module, which does a very good job of recording UltraHD video. He writes videos in 4K format at speeds up to 30 fps and bit rates up to 60 Mbps. The lens aperture can be opened up to f/2.8 and its field of view is 94° (20mm in 35mm equivalent). distance up to 2 km. But in reality, some specimens flew away from their owners for 5-7 km, after which they returned safely. The function of automatic return to the starting point is responsible for this, which is activated when the battery level is critical or communication with the remote control is lost. The ceiling of the copter's ascent is limited to a height of 6000 m above sea level. The body of the aircraft is stuffed to the eyeballs with all sorts of sensors. It has a 6-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, compass and even an ultrasound generator on board, which collects data on surrounding objects and, in which case, will help to fly around a sudden obstacle. Numerous sensors makes it easy to fly in indoors and virtually eliminates the chance of an unsuccessful landing of the drone. Also, the copter has a whole galaxy of software “gadgets” in its arsenal. For example, the Follow me function allows you to automatically follow the subject of shooting, and Point of Interest fixes the camera on a specific object with manual flight control. Another important software "chip" is the ability to stream HD-video directly to YouTube. The real time on a single battery charge almost completely matches the claimed one and is 20-23 minutes. A set of spare batteries will allow for longer shooting. And an additional suspension for action cameras will make it possible to install a cooler camera on board the copter. However there are not so many devices that can claim this role, since the complete camera itself is very good (although it does not record sound). One such option is the Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera, a top-of-the-line interchangeable lens device with a Micro 4/3 mount. |
 Responsive to control, 4K video recording, long flight range, numerous various sensors, the ability to video streaming, follow me mode, automatic return to the starting point, lifting chassis Price | The DJI Inspire 1 drone is a top-of-the-line drone for professional use, featuring uncompromising build quality and superb flight performance. >The quadcopter comes in a large black suitcase, inside which the drone itself and a number of accessories were placed. For example, the delivery set provides the presence of two control panels at once, which allows you to work with the copter in tandem: one person is fully focused on the flight, and the second one is on controlling the camera. The camera is here same as in DJI Phantom 3 Professional . It is represented by a 12-megapixel Sony EXMOR sensor, which can record videos in 4K format at up to 30 fps. In FullHD, the frame rate is higher and reaches 60 fps. The main advantage of the camera is the ability to rotate it around its own axis by 360°. The quadcopter has a diagonal size of 44 cm and weighs around 3 kg. This design is very resistant to wind — it can withstand gusts up to 10 m / s without any problems. The maximum flight speed of the quadcopter can reach 80 km/h with a claimed flight range of up to 2 km. In reality, the gadget does not lose connection even at a distance of 5 km, broadcasting HD video to a connected tablet or directly to YouTube. The ascent speed of the quadcopter reaches 5 m/s, and the descent speed is 4 m/s. In order to facilitate control in confined spaces or in the absence of a GPS signal, an additional camera and two sonnars were placed on the belly of the drone, which, moreover, scan the space below themselves and, if necessary, release the landing gear for a soft landing. The battery of the copter has a capacity of 5700 mAh and allows you to stay in the air for 20-25 minutes. Another important advantage of the DJI Inspire 1 is the ability to quickly upgrade the camera. Announced in 2015, the DJI Zenmuse X5 and X5R modules, which support RAW video and are distinguished by the presence of detachable autofocus lenses, will raise the capabilities of the top drone from the company DJI to a new quality level. |
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