Drone Pics and Video thread.

[Lantern]

Surely it's better to learn on a cheapie first, before crashing an expensive one?

[Jesus Jones]

Surely it's better to learn on a cheapie first, before crashing an expensive one?

Not really as some of the cheaper ones have a mind of their own.

I also have a mavic pro and it is damn easier to fly than the parrot drone I had before.

[Chico]

Surely it's better to learn on a cheapie first, before crashing an expensive one?

Not really as some of the cheaper ones have a mind of their own.

I also have a mavic pro and it is damn easier to fly than the parrot drone I had before.

The one I bought my son works perfectly well if it has a short battery life though we have spare batteries for him. and the camera and video work well.

[Stumpy]

Surely it's better to learn on a cheapie first, before crashing an expensive one?

Not really as some of the cheaper ones have a mind of their own.

Absolutely. You get what you pay for. I have flown some real junk. The software is bad, control is limited. Its a waste of money IMHO

Do you import your drones or do you buy them in Thailand?

I read Thai customs are quite out there when it comes to importing dronez.

I would just buy it here. There are a few places that sell them in BKK and of course off Lazada. Buy the bundle if you buy the Mavic. Comes with extra batteries, props, car charger and case. I bought mine in the US and brought with me. You will hear lots of stuff about Thai law and drone flying. It all boils down to common sense.

A word of travel advice. NEVER say when asked "its a Drone". I have been asked at a few custom locations (Taiwan and Thailand) upon arrival and I say its my Aerial Camera. Keep it simple.

I have lots of advice about flying here or anywhere.

Couple of quick comments

• Fly discrete. Do not try and fly in open areas with lots of people

• Fly with common sense. If at a big tourist spot keep your flights short and controlled.

• Learn how to fly your drone well before doing a photo shoot somewhere.

Sadly Drones have a really bad rep. Some people take offense them altogether as they worry about their invasion of privacy. When I flew up at the temple on the mountain there was a Thai guy with a DJI Phantom 4. I did my flight 3 mins, he did his flight in about 5. Some old westerner was with his wife and he started his bitching and moaning. "Drone this, Drone that...I didn't walk all the way up here to hear a drone flying around". FFS, both of us were done in 10 minutes tops. My wife just laughed and said why do Foreigners always complain. Thais will not complain. . Most Thais when I have flown are very curious, especially the kids