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@@MrSW-rt4ts There are motors with brushes in them. These are the older style. The new one or better ones are brushs. Brushs were a major wear part of the motor. The brushs would wear out before the motor. So brushless motors are much much better. I would have to write a book to explain what brushs do. Just always get brushless motors. They are better.
For any Newbees, Listen and Learn from Capt. and Advice. You will be ahead and glad you did.. I didn't and now regret, I should have followed the info facts and experience Capt Drone has shared. He's spot on.. The say you learn by your mistakes.. Remember when someone gave you good advice but you didn't follow it.. Afterwards, wish you had.. Thanks Capt Drone. Great Job
RUclips is so full of bullshit content. Why would you want to share a video with phrases like "Let me just put this closer to the camera so you can see it.". Just edit this crap out... Plan what you want to film beforehand. This is so ubelievably sloppy for someone who wants to be taken seriously.
@@theultimatesuhak It's probably just a matter of editing convenience to leave that in, resulting in fewer cuts. I'd consider reviews based on actual experience more important than the quality of the video editing.
I can vouch for the JJRC X7. Fantastic drone for my son to muck around with. Stable, well built, long flight time, flight modes and some good camera vid/shots (nowhere near DJI quality though).
Wish I had seen this. Bought a drone. Opened it up and it promptly took off and headed full speed into an oak tree, smashing its gears and never flying again. I tried to push land 20 times and it did not respond... GPS is definitely a must.
I paid $20 for my first drone and have a blast with it. No GPS, no camera, 1 hand controller (tip it to steer). Probably the easiest drone to fly I have ever seen. Sharper Image DRO 002. It is a stunt drone so it can easily do flips. I have had it up to about 150 or so feet and the range is about 300 ft or possibly up to 500 ft if conditions are just right. Between about 5 and 8 minutes of fly time (depending on how you fly it). Bad things are you cannot easily tell when the battery is low (during the daytime) and it will start coming down when the battery is critically low and if it is over water (such as a lake), you will only have a short amount of time (depending on how high above the water it is), to get it back safely on land. Why "waste" money on a drone with GPS and camera for a first drone, when all you really want to do is fly something to get your "feet wet" (and if the drone goes into the lake, you probably will get your feet wet). Also, it can only be flown "safely" when the wind is maybe 6 MPH or less, otherwise it might not fly directly into the wind or worse, the wind will take it out of range.
My mini 2 combo was $439 so isn't comparable in price, but it's been consistently amazing as far as its video quality and flight capability. 30 minute flight time and operational range way beyond what I'd ever want to fly it to. Never even a blip in the video, clear and solid all the time. 35mph winds and it could still hold position. The only big mishap I had was when I tried one of the automated shots in the vicinity of trees, and it dutifully flew itself high into a poison ivy covered tree. Woe was me 😂
AWSOME Cap thanks 🙏 very much for all of your time you put into these vids I know it’s cost you a lot of money and do it on your own This is priceless information Cheers 🍻 CrouchOz
I think bumblebee has an awesome intro level for 25 bucks. Learn to fly before you sore. But then again where do you start and and when they comes to awesome flying machines
I recently got the inductrix quadcopter,rtf fpv and its pretty badass.im a beginner and for 50 dollars its awesome.im suprised it didnt make the list here
Yes because VR is normally just you taking your cell phone and sticking it in a box in front of your eyes. The video latency is really bad in such cases.
@@jamesdodd4408 I never got captain drones opinion on the blade 720 but that's ok it was only $100. Bucks and becuz it's my first one I know it's gonna get beat up whether it's good or not. If I become fascinated w this hobby then I'll make sure I research my next one thoroughly since I most likely will upgrade and pay more. Good luck w yours should you decide to buy it james.
@@jamesdodd4408 the blade 720 is unfortunately, in my opinion, a waste of time and money. It came w missing screws and bits a pieces of only God knows what, that rattled in the body as I unpacked it. It did fly tho and I was informed before buying it, that it had a wind resistance of 6-7 and in a video I watched from the manufacturer, it was flying high and maneuvering in and out of tall palm trees as the wind was blowing the leaves around pretty good. There wasn't even a breeze the day I flew it and after looking up what the official wind speed for that day was, I came to find it was between 1 and 2 mph. To the East. That piece of junk didn't automatically land after losing connection it just kept on flying never to be seen again!! All I have left is the controller that's also a piece of junk. It was bumped off a table I had set it down on and literally fell completely apart when it hit the floor, apon inspection I realised it too had missing screws. I've never felt so ripped off in my life. The level of disappointment was epic which was also a first for me.
Hi, great video and so many options. For music outdoor concerts, mountain biking, days out, nature, and coastal pics, overhead shots to enhance my photography portfolio in local park events, and up to £200 new or used, what would you recommend? It don't need to be fold in wings, just solid, reliable, sd card for many pics, and a good, stable, clear picture.... as good a camera as possible, which is my priority. 12mb+ 1080p. Still shots over video footage.... I guess I may be asking for much on this budget, please can you advise on your top three for my needs please.
Thanks for doing this. I have been intending to get a drone for a couple years, but, in that time, they have become ubiquitous. There are too many models and features to make a decision. One question I have--for anyone listening out there: what is the flight distance? How do they compare? If I want to fly it over large sections of woodland, can you accomplish that with the feed back to your cell phone?
Average flight distance of a low cost drone is between 200 and 500 meters. They all get their distance from your phone. Crappy phone.... crappy distance. The better the WiFi module in your phone and where it is positioned, the greater the distance.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks. Back to homework. But, say, if I got into the $500 range. Is their antenna sensitivity substantially better that it will increase the range significantly, or, is it simply the mechanics and limitation of the phone signal regardless? Sorry for the tekkie questions. You're being very generous with your knowledge.
@@kurzhaarguy The more you pay the better the technology. Top technology is the DJI Mavic 2 with Occusync 2.0 (massive range with no interference). Next is the Mavic Pro from years ago with Occusync 1.0 (still impressive range). Next you get into what is known as enhanced Wifi. Drones like the Autel Evo quickly jump frequencies to maintain a great connection (many miles). Then there is the Wifi that drones like the Parrot Anafi, Mavic Air and Mavic Mini use, Hubsan Zino, Fimi X8 SE all use. Great distance as long as you face the the drone and have nothing come between your connection. With this connection you can get a couple of miles. Finally there is the Wifi between phone & drone which is unreliable when there is the slightest interference.
@@smellyermaw4209 Try this amzn.to/2WCnLkV it's kinda fun to use for beginners though. You can always visit the amazon if you want different cheaper ones.
@@billyliburdi2147 For me it is good for a budget drone, the video quality is like around 480p to 740p and smooth to pilot, it's still depends on you if you looking for a perfect quality drone you really gotta need to buy the 200$ and up drone like said in the video. Edit: If you want a sample video of it check this out: ruclips.net/video/2d2qJ_w5wUc/видео.html
(Note: I read the description, as well as the comment made after posting.) I like the video, but I think it would have been a bit more beneficial if you could have focused on two or three "best of the best" beginner drones, and explained the pro's and con's of each. I get that you have detailed videos of each drone, and you wanted to give a wide selection, but for an overview video, I think it would have been more helpful to give a "glimpse" at some of the main contenders, with nods to some of the runners up. It's a bit daunting to see the amount of videos that are listed in the description. Just my opinion on the matter. I'm sure you have good reason for doing things the way you did them; just something to consider. I hope it didn't sound like I was being too negative. I really do appreciate the effort that you've put into this.
Hey - I need a good quality drone for my son who is 5. I don't want super cheap and I def don't want to spend over a few hundred to wave good bye at when he crashes it. There is one right now on sale at Walmart for black friday. Is this one going to be good for him or should I spend a little more? ( Drone maker and model - Snaptain S5c - 720 p )
I still like where I started at about $30 with a Syma drone. Very manual. Made me appreciate GPS drones. Yes, I had to endure a few head bowed moments as it ended on a roof, not even mine. But that is a toy. Next I started with a Bugs 5W. 1st GPS drone for me and I fell in love. Then DJI got all my money. Your videos are the best!!!
I’m a beginner and I can tell you EXACTLY what a person is looking for. Simply an easy to fly drone with a dedicated FPV headset that doesn’t need your phone, and it gives good video and can fly 2 or three miles and last out to get back. Simple as that.
@@Gojirasu "Simple as that." Nope, you missed the primary consideration of most beginners. Cost. And when you put a $200 cap on the cost, then there aren't any which have a headset that doesn't need your phone. That headset with no phone requirement puts a $1,000 minimum price tag on it, that's just because of the cost of the headset, I have no idea if they even make them for drones. Anyway, it's never simple, that was my point. :)
Enjoy your drone passion as seen in your reviews. I’m new to drone flying and hope to use a drone with my beehives. The ability to get a closeup view of trees should prove useful in finding the best location. No MJX MEW4-1 listed yet. Why pay $1,500 when a $300 drone will work just as well? What happens when you lose or crash your $1,500 drone? (my rant)
Well, most any time you buy a very expensive drone you get full crash warrantly for like 2 years, so theres that, but I do totally understand where youre coming from. Thats why i bought the mavic mini cause you get crash warranty and under $400
Was your first drone made by dji? What was it like operating a high end drone as a first time user? I’m asking because I’m thinking of getting a dji drone which costs $1400
Hey Captain! I looked at your video and a couple others but went with your recommendation and bought the sjrc z5 as my first drone. I crashed it 3 times in my backyard two days ago but took to the park today to hone my drone skills. Wow this is the best thing ever. I will upgrade some day once I get the hang but for now I'm just saying thanks for your awesome recommendation. Wish I had this when i visited Lake Louise last November.
ANY potential new drone owners - please listen to Cap'n Steve here - his summary is accurate and honest - you won't go far wrong listening to his advice (I've been flying many, many different drones for nearly 8 years now!)..... Personally I must currently recommend the Parrot Anafi - just an amazing and top value for money all round drone which I know Cap'n Steve approves of ..... unfortunately it is a little more expensive than some of the great starter Drones Cap'n Steve has recommended here - so in conclusion I guess - 'you pays yr money - you takes yr chance!' 😁😍💲💲✔✔ Great video Cap'n - thanks!
I lost my mind with the cereal box comment.... hahahahaha Most people watching this video have never had the joy of digging to the bottom of a cereal box for the "prize". ;-) Loved it!
Hey captain, really taking your recommendation on the JJRC Heron, but I'm trying to understand all the ruckus on amazon with these variable company names. I've seen models for sale as Ronshin JJRC, then just JJRC alone. Is there a difference? The Ronshin brands are distinctly fewer dollars and I'm skeptical.
The best for begginers cheap and good at the same time for me right now is the parrot bebop...why? Cause that thing can withstand crashes like no other and price range from 120.00-150.00...that was my first one and at the begining i crash that thing into fences,walls,palm trees etc etc...it even withstood a crash from 500' like it was nothing while testing an app that overides the 400' parameter...i took it to high and the batt dies still 500' above...just a small crack on the batt case...no props broken no legs nothing...just switch the batterie and flew again like new.
Hi I'm Calling to you captain drone, Thank you for advise and recommendation as a beginner to buy a drones not expensive, i love a drone picking photos a beautiful nature and creatures. Thanks Silverio Gibertas Jr. Manila Philippines.
Great vid again! Lost my beginnersdrone yesterday 😞 is there a drone that has a SIM-connected auto-powered GPS-tracker on board, like you can find to trace back your dog. So in case you start a search party, all you need is your phone, I hope you might know the answer ???
Perfect! I can’t help thinking that I must have been one of those emailers soliciting your advise, and you were very kind to have responded. Many thanks for this great video!
Thanks for this video! I’ve been wanting to get a drone camera for years and I think I’m ready to pull the trigger now. My favorite out of what you shared was the Cetus. Gotta look into that more👍
Thanks for the videos. Can you recommend a drone for me? I'm a 100% beginner and this will be my first drone. I will learn to fly with this drone. I want to use it for taking videos and pictures of homes for sale as a business. I'm getting my FAA Drone License right now so I can legally do this type of work. Thanks.
@@GTARC_au Yeah thanks, I bought the mjx bugs 5w on amazon. Got to wait still like 2 weeks before I get him. Got the drone for 130,57 euro, a backpack for 25 euro, and 2 battery's with 2 chargers for 43 euro. So totaly 200 euro. Not bad for the price :).
@@GTARC_au We all already know it is one of the best under $200. I am happy that is was such cheap on amazon.de. Because If I purchase it on gearbest or another Chinese site. I had to pay tax and it would be much more.
@@matus201 If you are interested in being able to get smooth video with your drone (for video blogging or to use on social media) you're going to want to look for a drone that either has a gimbal (2- or 3-axis) and/or uses Electronic Image Stabilization. Otherwise the video is going to look jittery/jumpy/shakey unless you are flying in very calm conditions and you can fly smoothly. There are two drones in the sub-$200 price range that I would suggest: * Ryze Tello - $99 (not mentioned in video because it isn't a GPS drone) * JJRC X9 Heron (was mentioned in the video) 1 - Ryze Tello: The Tello Drone provides very good pictures and extremely smooth video quality. Even though it's camera is only 720p it will give you better video (not shakey) than most if not all of the drones listed in CaptainDrone's video...and it only cost $99 (or slightly less on sale). So you ask..."How could it provide better video than a 1080p camera?" It can because the Tello has excellent electronic image stabilization (EIS)....and it's a good quality 5mp camera. As I noted the Tello is not a GPS drone but because it has an Optical Flow Sensor on it is incredibly stable and it holds it's position extremely well.and thus easy for a beginner to fly and this stability helps get good crisp photos. The Tello is very small and light (only 80grams)...so it doesn't like the wind. So it's small size and weight could limit your flying to only relatively calm days (5mph or less winds) or indoors if it's windy....and it is a great indoor flier. It does have a "fast" mode so you would use that mode to fly on slightly windier days but when you use "fast" mode the EIS is automatically disabled....so you won't git the smoothest videos. The Tello has a good flight time for a Toy Drone but it's still only about 11 minutes in reality. Also keep in mind the Tello doesn't come with a controller...it's intended to be flow via the app that runs on your phone. You can buy the GameSir T1d controller if you want to fly it with a controller and that will cost you an extra ~$30-35 USD. Batteries for the Tello cost around $16/each. If you go with the Tello I'd recommend you purchase at least 3 batteries....so that will give you 4 batteries total (it comes standard with one battery). I'd also recommend that you purchase a multi-port battery charger (3 or 4 ports) so that you can charge multiple batteries at the same time. You can find a 4-port multi-charger on Amazon for about $15. So it's worth it because other wise you have to charge the batteries serially and it take about 90 minutes to charge a single battery. 2 - JJRC X9 Heron: Of the drones mentioned in this video there is only one drone that uses a gimbal (2-axis) and that's the JJRC X9 Heron. It doesn't have EIS. The Heron has a reasonably good 1080p camera. You can find the Heron on a number of Chinese websites (banggood, gearbest, etc) for less than $200...depending on how many batteries you purchase with it. Also keep in mind it uses the 5.8ghz Wifi (not 2.4ghz) so your phone will need to support 802.11ac Wifi to connect to the drone otherwise it won't be able to talk to the drone. While the Heron is still considered to be a small drone (258gram) it's quite a bit larger/heavier than the Tello so it can tolerate the wind much better than the Tello and it's going to have more flight range (distance) than the Tello. If you purchase the JJRC X9 Heron I'd recommend that you purchase the combo that offers 2 or 3 batteries for it because the flight time is only ~15 minutes per flight. I believe the 3 battery combo package will cost you just over $200 (on sale). The other sister drone of the JJRC X9 Heron is the C-fly Dream drone. It has all of the capabilities of the X9 but it typically cost a bit more (~$240) than the JJRC X9 drone because it has better positioning capabilities (supports both GPS & GLONASS). Other thoughts: Like many drones these things go on sale quite often. So if you're patient and diligent you may be able to catch these drones on sale for an even better price. Keep in mind when you are budgeting for a drone...you need to think about all of the "accessories/extras" you're going to need/want because they can add up VERY quickly. So figure out what you need/want and price out the TOTAL cost (Drone + accessories/extras) so that you'll know what it will cost you before you purchase. The accessories/extras you may want to consider are: - Extra propellers (at least one if not 2 extra sets) - Extra batteries (2 or 3 extras) - Multi-port charger (capable of charging 3 or 4 batteries at one time) - Controller? (Most drones include a controller but not all do...e.g., the Tello doesn't ) - A case to hold the Drone and store you accessories. Hope this helps Cheers
@@bigtreesfall Thanks, glad it helped someone. Also If your budget is a bit higher. $300..I'd recommend the Fimi A3...It cost $299 but I've seen it for sale recently for $229...and at that price it is a steal. It has a great 1080p camera, with a 2-axis gimbal and EIS on the third axis. It will give you buttery smooth 1080p video. and 1080p is plenty good enough unless you are doing professional work.
Whatever you do DO NOT BUY Mavic Mini... That drone flies away without touching remote and once the GPS disconnects you will never find it. GPS is a joke. You will be stuck with a remote, batteries and cables
I love how he explains each drone I just recently received my z5 drone and before I purchase it I made sure it got a good review from the captain sjrc z5..
Because I am one of the few people on the planet that uses both Apple and PC devices (desktops, laptops and phones). Both have their good and bad points, so I use both.
DJI blacklisted me long ago. I am a large drone channel that reviews every consumer drone. DJI only sends review drones to channels that mostly only review and promote DJI drones (this is why every video on the Mini 3 is positive). I ordered a Mini 3 and when it is delivered I will review it
Are there any good camera drones for beginners which DO NOT require smartphones? Maybe they have screens in the remote control, something like that? Thanks!
for Canadians that are watching this, most of the drones listed on here need to be licensed, most are over 250 grams except for the SJRC Z5. Nice video
Thanks for the recommendations. The Holystone HS720e that you highly recommended is on sale for the moment at $407 at Amazon as of Nov 22. The new dji mMini se fly more combo is $479.00. Each one has its advantages. Can you evaluate which would be the better choice? Thanks in advance
I bought dji pro 2 from costco for my overseas trip. It was amazing. But I returned it because of ver 1k is just ridiculous. Is there anything not close but better than dji below 500$?
I have a X5 EPIK and bought it on GearBest based on your YT review. Its great drone for the money spent. :) Now my neighbor wants to buy a similar one and this is a great video. Thanks for your great work!
how fast are they when you put the follow me mode on? I need it do atleast 60+mph tho, whats the maximum the height can they go? i wanna do like a fake police chase video on the hwy lol like the police helicopter footage.
Everyone wants one because they get more bang for their buck. They keep raising prices people will just say fuck it and buy a better one for same price
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Which drone is the best but cheap price? I have plan to buy drone camera
I like the upair 1.$300 and it is very nice.
@@jiveturkey9993 It should be fine, but its flight time and accuracy will depend greatly on the quality of your throw.
What's the difference between brushless motor and non brushless motor I hear you always referencing about the
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@@MrSW-rt4ts There are motors with brushes in them. These are the older style. The new one or better ones are brushs. Brushs were a major wear part of the motor. The brushs would wear out before the motor. So brushless motors are much much better. I would have to write a book to explain what brushs do. Just always get brushless motors. They are better.
4:05 if you wanna skip the intro.
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The hero we need
Thanks mate!
U r a vlessing bro
You might need the intro if your new and need to know some simple details.
For any Newbees, Listen and Learn from Capt. and Advice. You will be ahead and glad you did.. I didn't and now regret, I should have followed the info facts and experience Capt Drone has shared. He's spot on.. The say you learn by your mistakes.. Remember when someone gave you good advice but you didn't follow it.. Afterwards, wish you had.. Thanks Capt Drone. Great Job
You had me at "crappy useless phone".
"Got it in a cereal box" is bonus material.
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Damn, “I’m going to make this quick” 4 minutes later the video starts :/
Have to hit the 10 min mark!
RUclips is so full of bullshit content. Why would you want to share a video with phrases like "Let me just put this closer to the camera so you can see it.". Just edit this crap out... Plan what you want to film beforehand. This is so ubelievably sloppy for someone who wants to be taken seriously.
@@theultimatesuhak It's probably just a matter of editing convenience to leave that in, resulting in fewer cuts. I'd consider reviews based on actual experience more important than the quality of the video editing.
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The best beginner drone is still TELLO. Under 100 Euro. Spent a WiFi Extender and TelloFPV App and you got a Spark-like drone.
Is it a folding drone?
I can vouch for the JJRC X7. Fantastic drone for my son to muck around with. Stable, well built, long flight time, flight modes and some good camera vid/shots (nowhere near DJI quality though).
Does the camera move ?
Wish I had seen this. Bought a drone. Opened it up and it promptly took off and headed full speed into an oak tree, smashing its gears and never flying again. I tried to push land 20 times and it did not respond...
GPS is definitely a must.
I paid $20 for my first drone and have a blast with it. No GPS, no camera, 1 hand controller (tip it to steer). Probably the easiest drone to fly I have ever seen. Sharper Image DRO 002. It is a stunt drone so it can easily do flips. I have had it up to about 150 or so feet and the range is about 300 ft or possibly up to 500 ft if conditions are just right. Between about 5 and 8 minutes of fly time (depending on how you fly it). Bad things are you cannot easily tell when the battery is low (during the daytime) and it will start coming down when the battery is critically low and if it is over water (such as a lake), you will only have a short amount of time (depending on how high above the water it is), to get it back safely on land. Why "waste" money on a drone with GPS and camera for a first drone, when all you really want to do is fly something to get your "feet wet" (and if the drone goes into the lake, you probably will get your feet wet). Also, it can only be flown "safely" when the wind is maybe 6 MPH or less, otherwise it might not fly directly into the wind or worse, the wind will take it out of range.
My mini 2 combo was $439 so isn't comparable in price, but it's been consistently amazing as far as its video quality and flight capability. 30 minute flight time and operational range way beyond what I'd ever want to fly it to. Never even a blip in the video, clear and solid all the time. 35mph winds and it could still hold position.
The only big mishap I had was when I tried one of the automated shots in the vicinity of trees, and it dutifully flew itself high into a poison ivy covered tree. Woe was me 😂
The Bugs 2 gets my pick.Stable and low cost.Easy to fly as well.
This is the video I was looking for but now it is 2024. I am researching to find a better drone than the ones I bought at Temu.
Really helpful I'm getting the heron drone which looks really cool overall a great video for beginners
I have a JJRC X9PS Heron and i love it. Small and easy to handle. I'm going to have fun figuring out all the things it can do.
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Thanx buddy. Still researching before buying.
Don't forget mantis q flys 45mph got 4k 1 gimbel camera about 40min flight time and very well built about 1 mile range.
AWSOME Cap thanks 🙏 very much for all of your time you put into these vids
I know it’s cost you a lot of money and do it on your own
This is priceless information
Cheers 🍻
CrouchOz
I think bumblebee has an awesome intro level for 25 bucks. Learn to fly before you sore. But then again where do you start and and when they comes to awesome flying machines
I recently got the inductrix quadcopter,rtf fpv and its pretty badass.im a beginner and for 50 dollars its awesome.im suprised it didnt make the list here
my first drone is a DJI Ryze Tello
Greetings,
Thanks for taking the time to post.
Would it be a bad idea to use a VR headset to fly drones?
Yes because VR is normally just you taking your cell phone and sticking it in a box in front of your eyes. The video latency is really bad in such cases.
I love watching your reviews....so helpfull !....out of all of the low cost drones you have reviewed.....which one is your favorite?
Great reviews. Thanks and Godspeed. Just subscribed.
Thank you & welcome to the channel!
im not insterested in drones but i like this guy bekoz is positive and smile and good videos bro keep good work :)
NICE VIDEO!
I would really appreciate your opinion on the blade 720 drone. Thanks captain drone.
Yes I’ve been looking at that drone as well
@@jamesdodd4408 I never got captain drones opinion on the blade 720 but that's ok it was only $100. Bucks and becuz it's my first one I know it's gonna get beat up whether it's good or not. If I become fascinated w this hobby then I'll make sure I research my next one thoroughly since I most likely will upgrade and pay more. Good luck w yours should you decide to buy it james.
Cool I have a racing drone but I’m looking to get a camera drone
Steve Adamo I just ordered one. My first. They seem to have reasonably good reviews. I wait and see.
@@jamesdodd4408 the blade 720 is unfortunately, in my opinion, a waste of time and money. It came w missing screws and bits a pieces of only God knows what, that rattled in the body as I unpacked it. It did fly tho and I was informed before buying it, that it had a wind resistance of 6-7 and in a video I watched from the manufacturer, it was flying high and maneuvering in and out of tall palm trees as the wind was blowing the leaves around pretty good. There wasn't even a breeze the day I flew it and after looking up what the official wind speed for that day was, I came to find it was between 1 and 2 mph. To the East. That piece of junk didn't automatically land after losing connection it just kept on flying never to be seen again!! All I have left is the controller that's also a piece of junk. It was bumped off a table I had set it down on and literally fell completely apart when it hit the floor, apon inspection I realised it too had missing screws. I've never felt so ripped off in my life. The level of disappointment was epic which was also a first for me.
Hi, great video and so many options. For music outdoor concerts, mountain biking, days out, nature, and coastal pics, overhead shots to enhance my photography portfolio in local park events, and up to £200 new or used, what would you recommend? It don't need to be fold in wings, just solid, reliable, sd card for many pics, and a good, stable, clear picture.... as good a camera as possible, which is my priority. 12mb+ 1080p. Still shots over video footage.... I guess I may be asking for much on this budget, please can you advise on your top three for my needs please.
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Thanks for doing this. I have been intending to get a drone for a couple years, but, in that time, they have become ubiquitous. There are too many models and features to make a decision. One question I have--for anyone listening out there: what is the flight distance? How do they compare? If I want to fly it over large sections of woodland, can you accomplish that with the feed back to your cell phone?
Average flight distance of a low cost drone is between 200 and 500 meters. They all get their distance from your phone. Crappy phone.... crappy distance. The better the WiFi module in your phone and where it is positioned, the greater the distance.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Is there any way, that you've seen, to amplify the WiFi signal and get out, say 1 mile?
@@kurzhaarguy Wifi repeaters will do that. I've never used one but you can find videos of them on RUclips.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks. Back to homework. But, say, if I got into the $500 range. Is their antenna sensitivity substantially better that it will increase the range significantly, or, is it simply the mechanics and limitation of the phone signal regardless? Sorry for the tekkie questions. You're being very generous with your knowledge.
@@kurzhaarguy The more you pay the better the technology. Top technology is the DJI Mavic 2 with Occusync 2.0 (massive range with no interference). Next is the Mavic Pro from years ago with Occusync 1.0 (still impressive range). Next you get into what is known as enhanced Wifi. Drones like the Autel Evo quickly jump frequencies to maintain a great connection (many miles). Then there is the Wifi that drones like the Parrot Anafi, Mavic Air and Mavic Mini use, Hubsan Zino, Fimi X8 SE all use. Great distance as long as you face the the drone and have nothing come between your connection. With this connection you can get a couple of miles. Finally there is the Wifi between phone & drone which is unreliable when there is the slightest interference.
a very good video and very well explaind of the drones you can buy, thankyou captain drone
I love ur video capt..
Thanks Cap. So many options. Can you comment regarding extra batteries? Are they fairly universal. Preferred foldable for hiking
When you buy a low cost entry level drone, you have to order batteries at that time as they are usually not available separately.
Would you recommend a Mavic Mini for beginners?
Yes, 100%
THANKS ! I learned a lot about drones.
Cool vids. Inspired me to buy hornet drone
Excelente vídeos com ótimas recomendações.
Great Video
You didn't mention specifically which one had the gimbal. Do they all feature an auto stabilisation function?
In the individual reviews you'll see that the HERON X9 has a 2 axis gimbal.
He said in the video it was the 1 with the price increase and works best indoors.
“Let me put it here so you can actually see it”
So if my phone have the WiFi protocol 802.11ac then I can also connect my phone to the drone and se what the drone see?
That is correct.
@@1EQUALS-INFINITY support.heartv.com/miscellaneous/5ghz-devices
hes got austin powers vibes
5:43, i own a DJI spark, and this is def a wanna be.
Thank you for this, very helpful!!
Funny thing is 200$ actually my very maximum budget on buying a drone, cheap for me is like 50$ and below. 😂
BuzzLeenWi same what one do you think I should get 😂
@@smellyermaw4209 Try this amzn.to/2WCnLkV it's kinda fun to use for beginners though. You can always visit the amazon if you want different cheaper ones.
@@smellyermaw4209 get the eachine e58, very cute little clone of the dji mavic. its around 35-40 pounds/dollars
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The amazon one you put does it have a good quality?
@@billyliburdi2147 For me it is good for a budget drone, the video quality is like around 480p to 740p and smooth to pilot, it's still depends on you if you looking for a perfect quality drone you really gotta need to buy the 200$ and up drone like said in the video.
Edit: If you want a sample video of it check this out: ruclips.net/video/2d2qJ_w5wUc/видео.html
(Note: I read the description, as well as the comment made after posting.) I like the video, but I think it would have been a bit more beneficial if you could have focused on two or three "best of the best" beginner drones, and explained the pro's and con's of each. I get that you have detailed videos of each drone, and you wanted to give a wide selection, but for an overview video, I think it would have been more helpful to give a "glimpse" at some of the main contenders, with nods to some of the runners up. It's a bit daunting to see the amount of videos that are listed in the description.
Just my opinion on the matter. I'm sure you have good reason for doing things the way you did them; just something to consider. I hope it didn't sound like I was being too negative. I really do appreciate the effort that you've put into this.
8:36
Him: This is the Cetus
My brain: This is the Fetus
Should change the title to "Man says 'drone' 1000 times in 12 minutes."
I have Guiness on the phone... You are my witness. :-)
I heard 1003 times
@@RRicamata me 1003,0001
Hey - I need a good quality drone for my son who is 5. I don't want super cheap and I def don't want to spend over a few hundred to wave good bye at when he crashes it. There is one right now on sale at Walmart for black friday. Is this one going to be good for him or should I spend a little more? ( Drone maker and model - Snaptain S5c - 720 p )
I still like where I started at about $30 with a Syma drone. Very manual. Made me appreciate GPS drones. Yes, I had to endure a few head bowed moments as it ended on a roof, not even mine. But that is a toy. Next I started with a Bugs 5W. 1st GPS drone for me and I fell in love. Then DJI got all my money. Your videos are the best!!!
This is top video for me who just started the new hobby . . . And this video is your favorite in your channel capt
I’m a beginner and I can tell you EXACTLY what a person is looking for. Simply an easy to fly drone with a dedicated FPV headset that doesn’t need your phone, and it gives good video and can fly 2 or three miles and last out to get back. Simple as that.
Yes
Si.
Can you give a brand recommendation? I'm just developing an interest; don't want to spend more than $100 for my 1st one.
@@Gojirasu "Simple as that." Nope, you missed the primary consideration of most beginners. Cost. And when you put a $200 cap on the cost, then there aren't any which have a headset that doesn't need your phone. That headset with no phone requirement puts a $1,000 minimum price tag on it, that's just because of the cost of the headset, I have no idea if they even make them for drones. Anyway, it's never simple, that was my point. :)
@@jackieturner4629 I went to Target and spent $100 on a Sky Viper Journey SE.
It's a good beginner version that won't drain the bank.
Enjoy your drone passion as seen in your reviews. I’m new to drone flying and hope to use a drone with my beehives. The ability to get a closeup view of trees should prove useful in finding the best location. No MJX MEW4-1 listed yet. Why pay $1,500 when a $300 drone will work just as well? What happens when you lose or crash your $1,500 drone? (my rant)
Cool idea! What type of lens would I want for the type of closeup you want to get with a drone? Thanks.
Honestly guys it's pricey but this is worth it amzn.to/3bSkzHz
Well, most any time you buy a very expensive drone you get full crash warrantly for like 2 years, so theres that, but I do totally understand where youre coming from. Thats why i bought the mavic mini cause you get crash warranty and under $400
This is the video I need... Needed help choosing a beginner drone for my son and I... Thanks!
on Amazon i bought a very good drone for only $ 40 / euro.
here you will find the drone: amzn.to/2wcdtij
I needed a drone for my self and I beginner
Honestly guys it's pricey but this is worth it amzn.to/3bSkzHz
Save your money and buy a DJI spark. It's quality is same as DJI pro and you'll save yourself so much headache of these cheap drones
My first drone cost $1956 my replacement drone cost $100
Was your first drone made by dji? What was it like operating a high end drone as
a first time user?
I’m asking because I’m thinking of getting a dji drone which costs $1400
@@julianofpaignton6202 buy an air hogs. They are like 40 bucks
Bipedal Hominid is it worth it, sometimes buying cheap turns out to be more expensive
Damn, Mors Mutual coming in clutch.
@@omargonzales3 airhogs drone are very good..
Hey Captain! I looked at your video and a couple others but went with your recommendation and bought the sjrc z5 as my first drone. I crashed it 3 times in my backyard two days ago but took to the park today to hone my drone skills. Wow this is the best thing ever. I will upgrade some day once I get the hang but for now I'm just saying thanks for your awesome recommendation. Wish I had this when i visited Lake Louise last November.
None of these drone available in INDIA.... 😔
ANY potential new drone owners - please listen to Cap'n Steve here - his summary is accurate and honest - you won't go far wrong listening to his advice (I've been flying many, many different drones for nearly 8 years now!)..... Personally I must currently recommend the Parrot Anafi - just an amazing and top value for money all round drone which I know Cap'n Steve approves of ..... unfortunately it is a little more expensive than some of the great starter Drones Cap'n Steve has recommended here - so in conclusion I guess - 'you pays yr money - you takes yr chance!' 😁😍💲💲✔✔ Great video Cap'n - thanks!
I lost my mind with the cereal box comment.... hahahahaha Most people watching this video have never had the joy of digging to the bottom of a cereal box for the "prize". ;-) Loved it!
Lol
Hey captain, really taking your recommendation on the JJRC Heron, but I'm trying to understand all the ruckus on amazon with these variable company names.
I've seen models for sale as Ronshin JJRC, then just JJRC alone. Is there a difference? The Ronshin brands are distinctly fewer dollars and I'm skeptical.
NEHEME NH525 Foldable Drones with 720P HD Camera for Adults, RC Quadcopter WiFi FPV Live Video, Altitude Hold, Headless Mode
do they all need phone to fly?
The best for begginers cheap and good at the same time for me right now is the parrot bebop...why? Cause that thing can withstand crashes like no other and price range from 120.00-150.00...that was my first one and at the begining i crash that thing into fences,walls,palm trees etc etc...it even withstood a crash from 500' like it was nothing while testing an app that overides the 400' parameter...i took it to high and the batt dies still 500' above...just a small crack on the batt case...no props broken no legs nothing...just switch the batterie and flew again like new.
I have dyslexia and thought the screen behind said. Lost drones I recommend. 🙄
This is the closest the ISD and area 51B will get to helicopters and surveilance, it cost us 5 years of our annual government allocation
Im in quarantine, and just want to sit on my bed at fly the drone outside lol
@GM4N S4M Nice man
Great! Nothing like a best of vid. Will be saving this post for future consumption. Good to get your recommendations. Thank you sir.
Hi I'm Calling to you captain drone, Thank you for advise and recommendation as a beginner to buy a drones not expensive, i love a drone picking photos a beautiful nature and creatures.
Thanks
Silverio Gibertas Jr.
Manila Philippines.
Great vid again! Lost my beginnersdrone yesterday 😞 is there a drone that has a SIM-connected auto-powered GPS-tracker on board, like you can find to trace back your dog. So in case you start a search party, all you need is your phone, I hope you might know the answer ???
My galaxy note 9 came out of a cap'n crunch box...is that a compatible cereal or....🤷🏾♂️
Right off the bat I learned so much about drones, great thanx for the video bruh
Perfect! I can’t help thinking that I must have been one of those emailers soliciting your advise, and you were very kind to have responded. Many thanks for this great video!
Thanks for this video! I’ve been wanting to get a drone camera for years and I think I’m ready to pull the trigger now. My favorite out of what you shared was the Cetus. Gotta look into that more👍
DJI Mavic Mini or Mini 2 little more but worth the investment 😉 👌 enjoy blessings
This is definitely all very helpful while I probably won’t buy a stablised drone again if someone asks me I would definitely recommend this video
Do you ever sleep? Seriously, thanks for all the information, and for truly being a nice guy. Keep up the excellent work!
Ha ha... I never get enough sleep.... that's where coffee comes in. :-)
That's why "God" is awesome, think about"Technology"
HATERS@GMAIL.COM
Thanks for the videos. Can you recommend a drone for me? I'm a 100% beginner and this will be my first drone. I will learn to fly with this drone. I want to use it for taking videos and pictures of homes for sale as a business. I'm getting my FAA Drone License right now so I can legally do this type of work. Thanks.
Cool Info.
Poverty drone: Eachine E58, Sg106, Egg,
Rich: DJI Spark, Mavic or Phantom!
I have load of inf on all cheapies.
See ya in the Sky!!
@SkyPilot what aerial drone, just for taking videos for around $200 do you recommend? I just want a great camera with good features.
Yep. SJRC f11. Any GPS or double GPS drone is a great start.
@@GTARC_au Yeah thanks, I bought the mjx bugs 5w on amazon. Got to wait still like 2 weeks before I get him. Got the drone for 130,57 euro, a backpack for 25 euro, and 2 battery's with 2 chargers for 43 euro. So totaly 200 euro. Not bad for the price :).
Sounds pretty good. Will wait for the review from ya!
@@GTARC_au We all already know it is one of the best under $200. I am happy that is was such cheap on amazon.de. Because If I purchase it on gearbest or another Chinese site. I had to pay tax and it would be much more.
Hi, can anyone suggest a drone from this list (or not, but still in the same price range) with the best camera (video quality), thanks!
I'm in the same situation. Which one if I want best camera quality?
@@matus201
If you are interested in being able to get smooth video with your drone (for video blogging or to use on social media) you're going to want to look for a drone that either has a gimbal (2- or 3-axis) and/or uses Electronic Image Stabilization. Otherwise the video is going to look jittery/jumpy/shakey unless you are flying in very calm conditions and you can fly smoothly.
There are two drones in the sub-$200 price range that I would suggest:
* Ryze Tello - $99 (not mentioned in video because it isn't a GPS drone)
* JJRC X9 Heron (was mentioned in the video)
1 - Ryze Tello:
The Tello Drone provides very good pictures and extremely smooth video quality. Even though it's camera is only 720p it will give you better video (not shakey) than most if not all of the drones listed in CaptainDrone's video...and it only cost $99 (or slightly less on sale). So you ask..."How could it provide better video than a 1080p camera?" It can because the Tello has excellent electronic image stabilization (EIS)....and it's a good quality 5mp camera.
As I noted the Tello is not a GPS drone but because it has an Optical Flow Sensor on it is incredibly stable and it holds it's position extremely well.and thus easy for a beginner to fly and this stability helps get good crisp photos.
The Tello is very small and light (only 80grams)...so it doesn't like the wind. So it's small size and weight could limit your flying to only relatively calm days (5mph or less winds) or indoors if it's windy....and it is a great indoor flier. It does have a "fast" mode so you would use that mode to fly on slightly windier days but when you use "fast" mode the EIS is automatically disabled....so you won't git the smoothest videos.
The Tello has a good flight time for a Toy Drone but it's still only about 11 minutes in reality. Also keep in mind the Tello doesn't come with a controller...it's intended to be flow via the app that runs on your phone. You can buy the GameSir T1d controller if you want to fly it with a controller and that will cost you an extra ~$30-35 USD. Batteries for the Tello cost around $16/each. If you go with the Tello I'd recommend you purchase at least 3 batteries....so that will give you 4 batteries total (it comes standard with one battery). I'd also recommend that you purchase a multi-port battery charger (3 or 4 ports) so that you can charge multiple batteries at the same time. You can find a 4-port multi-charger on Amazon for about $15. So it's worth it because other wise you have to charge the batteries serially and it take about 90 minutes to charge a single battery.
2 - JJRC X9 Heron:
Of the drones mentioned in this video there is only one drone that uses a gimbal (2-axis) and that's the JJRC X9 Heron. It doesn't have EIS. The Heron has a reasonably good 1080p camera. You can find the Heron on a number of Chinese websites (banggood, gearbest, etc) for less than $200...depending on how many batteries you purchase with it. Also keep in mind it uses the 5.8ghz Wifi (not 2.4ghz) so your phone will need to support 802.11ac Wifi to connect to the drone otherwise it won't be able to talk to the drone.
While the Heron is still considered to be a small drone (258gram) it's quite a bit larger/heavier than the Tello so it can tolerate the wind much better than the Tello and it's going to have more flight range (distance) than the Tello.
If you purchase the JJRC X9 Heron I'd recommend that you purchase the combo that offers 2 or 3 batteries for it because the flight time is only ~15 minutes per flight. I believe the 3 battery combo package will cost you just over $200 (on sale). The other sister drone of the JJRC X9 Heron is the C-fly Dream drone. It has all of the capabilities of the X9 but it typically cost a bit more (~$240) than the JJRC X9 drone because it has better positioning capabilities (supports both GPS & GLONASS).
Other thoughts:
Like many drones these things go on sale quite often. So if you're patient and diligent you may be able to catch these drones on sale for an even better price.
Keep in mind when you are budgeting for a drone...you need to think about all of the "accessories/extras" you're going to need/want because they can add up VERY quickly. So figure out what you need/want and price out the TOTAL cost (Drone + accessories/extras) so that you'll know what it will cost you before you purchase.
The accessories/extras you may want to consider are:
- Extra propellers (at least one if not 2 extra sets)
- Extra batteries (2 or 3 extras)
- Multi-port charger (capable of charging 3 or 4 batteries at one time)
- Controller? (Most drones include a controller but not all do...e.g., the Tello doesn't )
- A case to hold the Drone and store you accessories.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Jet Martin .....phenomenal break down. Very much appreciated!!
@@bigtreesfall Thanks, glad it helped someone. Also If your budget is a bit higher. $300..I'd recommend the Fimi A3...It cost $299 but I've seen it for sale recently for $229...and at that price it is a steal. It has a great 1080p camera, with a 2-axis gimbal and EIS on the third axis. It will give you buttery smooth 1080p video. and 1080p is plenty good enough unless you are doing professional work.
Cheers mate, great beginners video, this has helped me out, I'm going to watch all the reviews before I buy😋👍
Why do none of your links work? Like literally every single yt like worked, but the links to buy ANYTHING led to products that are no longer for sale.
Other than that, I really like you work lol
This video is extremely old and such drones probably no longer exist
Whatever you do DO NOT BUY Mavic Mini... That drone flies away without touching remote and once the GPS disconnects you will never find it. GPS is a joke. You will be stuck with a remote, batteries and cables
I love how he explains each drone I just recently received my z5 drone and before I purchase it I made sure it got a good review from the captain sjrc z5..
How is the camera?
Juan, how do you like it and what do you think of the camera quality?
All very good drones for the money, Some good advice too.
if you know how to control a drone.. if you have a ps4... just play battle field 4 and get every helicopter you see.....
Hello, my budget is $300, I want only good pictures for instagram😅what Is good for that price? Thanks
You have done all Drone Newbies a great service with this video. Thank You very much. You have gained a new subscriber! 😉
Why does your android phone have a mac wallpaper? Not judging just something I noticed.
Because I am one of the few people on the planet that uses both Apple and PC devices (desktops, laptops and phones). Both have their good and bad points, so I use both.
CAPTAIN DRONE lol I support it!
Best beginner drone you could use a GoPro Hero 7 in people? What's your vote?
Hi Captain, Have you reviewed DJI mini 3 pro as if you have i can't find your review
DJI blacklisted me long ago. I am a large drone channel that reviews every consumer drone. DJI only sends review drones to channels that mostly only review and promote DJI drones (this is why every video on the Mini 3 is positive). I ordered a Mini 3 and when it is delivered I will review it
Are there any good camera drones for beginners which DO NOT require smartphones? Maybe they have screens in the remote control, something like that? Thanks!
Yes, please do regular recommendations like this once every six months or so. Thanks a lot!
for Canadians that are watching this, most of the drones listed on here need to be licensed, most are over 250 grams except for the SJRC Z5. Nice video
Thanks for the recommendations. The Holystone HS720e that you highly recommended is on sale for the moment at $407 at Amazon as of Nov 22. The new dji mMini se fly more combo is $479.00. Each one has its advantages. Can you evaluate which would be the better choice? Thanks in advance
DJI MINI SE is the one to get.
I bought dji pro 2 from costco for my overseas trip.
It was amazing. But I returned it because of ver 1k is just ridiculous. Is there anything not close but better than dji below 500$?
Nothing is better than DJI due to DJI having worldwide support. Under $500 you could try the FIMI X8 SE
Why would you return it because of the price you bought it ?
Lol trying to get into the “sport.”
CRXK20R it is sort of a sport people race these things at even 70 mph
CRXK20R yeah I’d just call it a hobby. It’s hardly a sport.
Which one of these has the best camera quality? I want to get a drone but i really want good quality to shoot nature shots
Perhaps watch my newer video: ruclips.net/video/5eQRzwVL95I/видео.html
Hi,
* Which drone in your above review
* And has the longest flying time?
* And come with extra batteries?
This was the first or second drone channel I came to, and, after viewing many others, I have discovered...this guy IS the captain!
Thank you!
My wife drones on and on. no need for this.
great video just messing. I Fly model Helicopters drones are to easy. 700 align taking off is the best sound. Enjoy !
I have a X5 EPIK and bought it on GearBest based on your YT review. Its great drone for the money spent. :) Now my neighbor wants to buy a similar one and this is a great video. Thanks for your great work!
how fast are they when you put the follow me mode on? I need it do atleast 60+mph tho, whats the maximum the height can they go? i wanna do like a fake police chase video on the hwy lol like the police helicopter footage.
I just saw a drocon 1080P little guy for %50 off plus another 27% for $32
Nice Drones but i think i dont want to spend over 100$ for my first drone.I think i buy a sg106 for my first drone is 60-70$ enough.
Excellent video, definitely a watch for the confused buyers
i'm mostly interested in the distance and camera,
it's pricey but this is worth it amzn.to/3bSkzHz
Me to because I want to spy on people
Everyone wants one because they get more bang for their buck. They keep raising prices people will just say fuck it and buy a better one for same price